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RCAP REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS
9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2012
RCAP REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS
15.            RCAP REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

RCap is subject to regulations of the securities business that include but are not limited to trade practices, use and safekeeping of funds and securities, capital structure, recordkeeping, and conduct of directors, officers and employees. 

As a self clearing, registered broker dealer, RCap is subject to the minimum net capital requirements of the FINRA.  As of September 30, 2012 RCap had a minimum net capital requirement of $307,832 and would be required to notify FINRA if capital was to fall below the early warning threshold of $369,398.  RCap consistently operates with capital significantly in excess of its regulatory capital requirements. RCap’s regulatory net capital as defined by SEC Rule 15c3-1 as of September 30, 2012 was $353.4 million with excess net capital of $353.1 million.