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RCAP REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2013
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 required to maintain minimum net capital by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”). As of March 31, 2013 RCap had a minimum net capital requirement of $273,726. 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 March 31, 2013 was $295.5 million with excess net capital of $295.2 million.