10-Q

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended: March 31, 2013

OR

¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from                      to                     

Commission File Number: 001-32026

INSTITUTIONAL FINANCIAL MARKETS, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Maryland	16-1685692
(State or other jurisdiction of Incorporation or organization)	(IRS Employer Identification Number)
Cira Centre 2929 Arch Street, 17th Floor Philadelphia, Pennsylvania	19104
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (215) 701-9555

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the Registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    x    Yes    ¨  No

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§ 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the Registrant was required to submit and post such files).    x  Yes    ¨  No

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer	¨	Accelerated filer	¨
Non-accelerated filer	¨  (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)	Smaller reporting company	x

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is a shell company (as defined by Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).    ¨  Yes    x  No

As of April 30, 2013, there were 12,237,104 shares of common stock ($0.001 par value per share) of Institutional Financial Markets, Inc. outstanding.

INSTITUTIONAL FINANCIAL MARKETS, INC.

FORM 10-Q

INDEX TO QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10-Q

March 31, 2013

		Page
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1.	Financial Statements (Unaudited)	5
	Consolidated Balance Sheets—March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012	5
	Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss)—Three Months Ended March 31, 2013 and 2012	6
	Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity—Three Months Ended March 31, 2013	7
	Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows—Three Months Ended March 31, 2013 and 2012	8
	Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)	9
Item 2.	Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	47
Item 3.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk	65
Item 4.	Controls and Procedures	67
Part II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1.	Legal Proceedings	68
Item 1A.	Risk Factors	68
Item 2.	Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds	68
Item 6.	Exhibits	68
Signatures		70

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Forward Looking Statements

This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Securities Act, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or the Exchange Act. Forward-looking statements discuss matters that are not historical facts. Because they discuss future events or conditions, forward-looking statements may include words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “intend,” “could,” “should,” “would,” “may,” “seek,” “plan,” “might,” “will,” “expect,” “predict,” “project,” “forecast,” “potential,” “continue” negatives thereof or similar expressions. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, are based on various underlying assumptions and current expectations about the future and are not guarantees. Such statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause our actual results, level of activity, performance or achievement to be materially different from the results of operations or plans expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements.

While we cannot predict all of the risks and uncertainties, they include, but are not limited to, those described in “Item 1A—Risk Factors” included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012. Accordingly, such information should not be regarded as representations that the results or conditions described in such statements or that our objectives and plans will be achieved and we do not assume any responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of any of these forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are found at various places throughout this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and include information concerning possible or assumed future results of our operations, including statements about the following subjects:

• benefits, results, cost reductions and synergies resulting from the Company’s business combinations;

• integration of operations;

• business strategies;

• growth opportunities;

• competitive position;

• market outlook;

• expected financial position;

• expected results of operations;

• future cash flows;

• financing plans;

• plans and objectives of management;

• tax treatment of business combinations;

• fair value of assets; and

• any other statements regarding future growth, future cash needs, future operations, business plans and future financial results, and any other statements that are not historical facts.

These forward-looking statements represent our intentions, plans, expectations, assumptions and beliefs about future events and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors. Many of those factors are outside of our control and could cause actual results to differ materially from the results expressed or implied by those forward-looking statements. In light of these risks, uncertainties and assumptions, the events described in the forward-looking statements might not occur or might occur to a different extent or at a different time than we have described. You should consider the areas of risk and uncertainty described above and discussed under “Item 1A—Risk Factors” included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. All subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements concerning other matters addressed in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and attributable to us or any person acting on our behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements contained or referred to in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Except to the extent required by law, we undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, a change in events, conditions, circumstances or assumptions underlying such statements, or otherwise.

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Certain Terms Used in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q

In this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, unless otherwise noted or as the context otherwise requires: “IFMI” refers to Institutional Financial Markets, Inc., a Maryland corporation. The “Company,” “we,” “us,” and “our” refer to IFMI and its subsidiaries on a consolidated basis; “IFMI, LLC” (formerly Cohen Brothers, LLC) or the “Operating LLC” refer to IFMI, LLC, the main operating subsidiary of the Company; “Cohen Brothers” refers to the pre-merger Cohen Brothers, LLC and its subsidiaries; “AFN” refers to the pre-merger Alesco Financial Inc. and its subsidiaries; “Merger Agreement” refers to the Agreement and Plan of Merger among AFN Alesco Financial Holdings, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of AFN, which we refer to as the “Merger Sub,” and Cohen Brothers, dated as of February 20, 2009 and amended on June 1, 2009, August 20, 2009, and September 30, 2009; “Merger” refers to the December 16, 2009 closing of the merger of Merger Sub with and into Cohen Brothers pursuant to the terms of the Merger Agreement, which resulted in Cohen Brothers becoming a majority owned subsidiary of the Company. When the term, “IFMI” is used, it is referring to the parent company itself, Institutional Financial Markets, Inc. “JVB Holdings” refers to JVB Holdings, L.L.C.; “JVB” refers to JVB Financial Group, LLC, a broker dealer subsidiary; “CCFL” refers to Cohen & Company Financial Limited (formerly known as EuroDekania Management LTD), a subsidiary regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (formerly known as the Financial Services Authority) in the United Kingdom; “CCPRH” refers to C&Co/PrinceRidge Holdings LP (formerly known as PrinceRidge Holdings LP) and its subsidiaries; “PrinceRidge GP” refers to C&Co/PrinceRidge Partners LLC (formerly known as PrinceRidge Partners LLC); “PrinceRidge” refers to CCPRH together with PrinceRidge GP; and “CCPR” refers to C&Co/PrinceRidge LLC (formerly known as The PrinceRidge Group LLC), a broker dealer subsidiary.

“Securities Act” refers to the Securities Act of 1933, as amended; and “Exchange Act” refers to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

In accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, or “U.S. GAAP,” the Merger was accounted for as a reverse acquisition, Cohen Brothers was deemed to be the accounting acquirer and all of AFN’s assets and liabilities were required to be revalued at fair value as of the acquisition date. Therefore, any financial information reported herein prior to the Merger is the historical financial information of Cohen Brothers. As used throughout this filing, the terms, the “Company,” “we,” “us,” and “our” refer to the operations of Cohen Brothers and its consolidated subsidiaries prior to December 17, 2009 and the combined operations of the merged company and its consolidated subsidiaries from December 17, 2009 forward. AFN refers to the historical operations of Alesco Financial Inc. through to December 16, 2009, the date of the Merger, or the “Merger Date.”

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.

INSTITUTIONAL FINANCIAL MARKETS, INC.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Dollars in Thousands)

	March 31, 2013			December 31, 2012
	(unaudited)
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$	9,775		$	14,500
Receivables from brokers, dealers, and clearing agencies		2,445			12,253
Due from related parties		1,078			452
Other receivables		6,995			8,488
Investments-trading		158,914			176,139
Other investments, at fair value		32,638			38,323
Receivables under resale agreements		101,416			70,110
Goodwill		11,113			11,113
Other assets		11,812			9,623
Total assets	$	336,186		$	341,001
Liabilities
Payables to brokers, dealers, and clearing agencies	$	57,356		$	96,211
Accounts payable and other liabilities		10,560			13,080
Accrued compensation		3,436			8,203
Trading securities sold, not yet purchased		59,778			44,167
Securities sold under agreement to repurchase		101,580			70,273
Deferred income taxes		6,595			6,603
Debt		26,788			25,847
Total liabilities		266,093			264,384
Commitments and contingencies (See Note 17)
Temporary Equity:
Redeemable non-controlling interest		533			829
Permanent Equity:
Stockholders’ Equity:
Preferred Stock, $0.001 par value per share, 50,000,000 shares authorized:
Series D Voting Non-Convertible Preferred Stock, $0.001 par value per share, 4,983,557 shares authorized, 4,983,557 shares issued and outstanding		5			5
Common Stock, $0.001 par value per share, 100,000,000 shares authorized, 12,237,104 and 11,552,551 shares issued, respectively; 12,237,104 and 11,552,551 shares outstanding, respectively, including 752,092 and 757,826 unvested restricted share awards, respectively		11			11
Additional paid-in capital		66,184			64,829
Accumulated deficit		(12,140	)		(7,370	)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss		(767	)		(495	)
Total stockholders’ equity		53,293			56,980
Non-controlling interest		16,267			18,808
Total permanent equity		69,560			75,788
Total liabilities and equity	$	336,186		$	341,001

See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.

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INSTITUTIONAL FINANCIAL MARKETS, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME / (LOSS)

(Dollars in Thousands, except share or per share information)

(Unaudited)

	Three months ended March 31,
	2013			2012
Revenues
Net trading	$	13,059		$	17,691
Asset management		4,762			4,937
New issue and advisory		995			1,077
Principal transactions and other income		(4,790	)		(4,945	)
Total revenues		14,026			18,760
Operating expenses
Compensation and benefits		13,497			16,274
Business development, occupancy, equipment		1,455			1,174
Subscriptions, clearing, and execution		2,317			3,073
Professional fees and other operating		3,519			3,051
Depreciation and amortization		310			391
Total operating expenses		21,098			23,963
Operating income / (loss)		(7,072	)		(5,203	)
Non-operating income / (expense)
Interest expense, net		(1,029	)		(1,215	)
Gain on repurchase of debt		—			3
Income / (loss) from equity method affiliates		1,519			516
Income / (loss) before income tax expense / (benefit)		(6,582	)		(5,899	)
Income tax expense / (benefit)		12			(9	)
Net income / (loss)		(6,594	)		(5,890	)
Less: Net income / (loss) attributable to the non-controlling interest		(2,094	)		(2,031	)
Net income / (loss) attributable to IFMI	$	(4,500	)	$	(3,859	)
Income / (loss) per share data (see Note 16):
Income / (loss) per common share—basic:
Income / (loss) per common share	$	(0.40	)	$	(0.37	)
Weighted average shares outstanding—basic		11,350,713			10,443,752
Income / (loss) per common share—diluted:
Income / (loss) per common share	$	(0.40	)	$	(0.37	)
Weighted average shares outstanding—diluted		16,674,803			15,695,754
Dividends declared per common share	$	0.02		$	0.02
Comprehensive income / (loss):
Net income / (loss) (from above)	$	(6,594	)	$	(5,890	)
Other comprehensive income / (loss) item:
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax of $0		(366	)		189
Other comprehensive income / (loss), net of tax of $0		(366	)		189
Comprehensive income		(6,960	)		(5,701	)
Less: comprehensive income (loss) attributable to the non-controlling interest		(2,211	)		(1,968	)
Comprehensive income / (loss) attributable to IFMI	$	(4,749	)	$	(3,733	)

See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.

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INSTITUTIONAL FINANCIAL MARKETS, INC.

Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity

(Dollars in Thousands)

(Unaudited)

	Institutional Financial Markets, Inc.
	Preferred Stock Class D $ Amount		Common Stock $ Amount		Additional Paid-In Capital		Retained Earnings/ (Accumulated Deficit)			Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income / (Loss)			Total Stockholders’ Equity			Non-controlling Interest			Total Permanent Equity			Redeemable non- controlling interest (Temporary Equity)
Balance at December 31, 2012	$	5	$	11	$	64,829	$	(7,370	)	$	(495	)	$	56,980		$	18,808		$	75,788		$	829
Net loss		—		—		—		(4,500	)		—			(4,500	)		(2,091	)		(6,591	)		(3	)
Other comprehensive income / (loss) (1)		—		—		—		—			(249	)		(249	)		(117	)		(366	)		—
Acquisition / (surrender) of additional units of consolidated subsidiary, net		—		—		598		—			(23	)		575			(575	)		—			—
Equity-based compensation and vesting of shares		—		—		757		—			—			757			348			1,105			24
Purchase of non-controlling interest		—		—		—		—			—			—			—			—			(317	)
Dividends / Distributions		—		—		—		(270	)		—			(270	)		(106	)		(376	)		—
Balance at March 31, 2013	$	5	$	11	$	66,184	$	(12,140	)	$	(767	)	$	53,293		$	16,267		$	69,560		$	533

(1) Represents foreign currency translation adjustment. There were no amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income / (loss).

See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.

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INSTITUTIONAL FINANCIAL MARKETS, INC.

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(Dollars in Thousands)

(Unaudited)

	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2013			2012
Operating activities
Net income / (loss)	$	(6,594	)	$	(5,890	)
Adjustments to reconcile net income / (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Gain on repurchase of debt		—			(3	)
Equity-based compensation		1,129			548
Realized loss / (gain) on other investments		(579	)		—
Change in unrealized (gain) / loss on other investments, at fair value		5,977			5,174
Depreciation and amortization		310			391
(Income) / loss from equity method affiliates		(1,519	)		(516	)
Change in operating assets and liabilities, net
(Increase) decrease in other receivables		1,295			(508	)
(Increase) decrease in investments-trading		17,225			(41,854	)
(Increase) decrease in other assets		(809	)		63
(Increase) decrease in receivables under resale agreement		(31,306	)		(86,007	)
Change in receivables from / payables to related parties, net		(364	)		(67	)
Increase (decrease) in accrued compensation		(4,711	)		(2,196	)
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable and other liabilities		(2,235	)		(954	)
Increase (decrease) in trading securities sold, not yet purchased		15,611			(8,596	)
Change in receivables from / payables to brokers, dealers, and clearing agencies, net		(29,082	)		49,932
Increase (decrease) in securities sold under agreement to repurchase		31,307			85,442
Increase (decrease) in deferred income taxes		(8	)		464
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities		(4,353	)		(4,577	)
Investing activities
Cash acquired from acquisition of Star Asia Manager, net		679			—
Purchase of investments-other investments, at fair value		(302	)		—
Sales and return of principal of other investments, at fair value		589			11
Investment in equity method affiliates		(10	)		(6	)
Return from equity method affiliates		—			800
Purchase of furniture, equipment, and leasehold improvements		(376	)		(17	)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities		580			788
Financing activities
Repayment and repurchase of debt		—			(147	)
Cash used to net share settle equity awards		—			(3	)
PrinceRidge non-controlling interest redemptions		(317	)		(43	)
PrinceRidge mandatorily redeemable equity interest repayments		(86	)		—
IFMI non-controlling interest distributions		(106	)		(105	)
IFMI dividends		(230	)		(214	)
Net cash used in financing activities		(739	)		(512	)
Effect of exchange rate on cash		(213	)		150
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents		(4,725	)		(4,151	)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period		14,500			18,221
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	$	9,775		$	14,070

See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.

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INSTITUTIONAL FINANCIAL MARKETS, INC.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(Dollars in Thousands, except share or per share information)

(Unaudited)

1. ORGANIZATION AND NATURE OF OPERATIONS

The Formation Transaction

Cohen Brothers was formed on October 7, 2004 by Cohen Bros. Financial, LLC (“CBF”). Cohen Brothers was established to acquire the net assets of CBF’s subsidiaries (the “Formation Transaction”): Cohen Bros. & Company, Inc.; Cohen Frères SAS; Dekania Investors, LLC; Emporia Capital Management, LLC; and the majority interest in Cohen Bros. & Tororian Investment Management, Inc. The Formation Transaction was accomplished through a series of transactions occurring between March 4, 2005 and May 31, 2005.

The Company

From its formation until December 16, 2009, Cohen Brothers operated as a privately owned limited liability company. On December 16, 2009, Cohen Brothers completed its merger (the “Merger”) with a subsidiary of Alesco Financial Inc. (“AFN”) a publicly traded real estate investment trust.

As a result of the Merger, AFN contributed substantially all of its assets into Cohen Brothers in exchange for newly issued membership units directly from Cohen Brothers. In addition, AFN received additional Cohen Brothers membership interests directly from its members in exchange for AFN common stock. In accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”), the Merger was accounted for as a reverse acquisition, and Cohen Brothers was deemed to be the accounting acquirer. As a result, all of AFN’s assets and liabilities were required to be revalued at fair value as of the acquisition date. The remaining membership interests of Cohen Brothers that are not held by AFN are included as a component of non-controlling interest in the consolidated balance sheet.

Subsequent to the Merger, AFN was renamed Cohen & Company Inc. In January 2011, it was renamed again as Institutional Financial Markets, Inc. (“IFMI”). Effective January 1, 2010, the Company ceased to qualify as a real estate investment trust, or a REIT. The Company trades on the NYSE MKT LLC (formerly known as the NYSE Amex LLC) under the ticker symbol “IFMI.” The Company is a financial services company specializing in credit related fixed income investments. As of March 31, 2013, the Company had $6.2 billion in assets under management (“AUM”) of which 96%, or $6.0 billion, was in collateralized debt obligations (“CDOs”).

In these financial statements, the “Company” refers to IFMI and its subsidiaries on a consolidated basis; “IFMI, LLC” (formerly Cohen Brothers, LLC) or the “Operating LLC” refers to the main operating subsidiary of the Company; “Cohen Brothers” refers to the pre-Merger Cohen Brothers, LLC and its subsidiaries; “AFN” refers to the pre-merger Alesco Financial Inc. and its subsidiaries. When the term “IFMI” is used, it is referring to the parent company itself, Institutional Financial Markets, Inc. “JVB Holdings” refers to JVB Financial Holdings, L.L.C.; “JVB” refers to JVB Financial Group LLC, a broker dealer subsidiary; “CCFL” refers to Cohen & Company Financial Limited (formerly known as EuroDekania Management LTD), a subsidiary regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (formerly known as Financial Services Authority) in the United Kingdom; “CCPRH” refers to C&Co/PrinceRidge Holdings LP (formerly known as PrinceRidge Holdings LP) and its subsidiaries; “PrinceRidge GP” refers to C&Co/PrinceRidge Partners LLC, (formerly known as PrinceRidge Partners LLC). “PrinceRidge” refers to CCPRH together with PrinceRidge GP; and “CCPR” refers to C&Co/PrinceRidge LLC (formerly known as The PrinceRidge Group LLC), a broker dealer subsidiary.

The Company’s business is organized into the following three business segments:

Capital Markets: The Company’s Capital Markets business segment consists primarily of credit-related fixed income securities sales, trading, and financing, as well as new issue placements in corporate and securitized products and advisory services. The Company’s fixed income sales and trading group provides trade execution to corporate investors, institutional investors and other smaller broker-dealers. The Company specializes in a variety of products, including but not limited to: corporate bonds and loans, asset backed securities (“ABS”), mortgage backed securities (“MBS”), commercial mortgage backed securities (“CMBS”), residential mortgage backed securities (“RMBS”), CDOs, collateralized loan obligations (“CLOs”), collateralized bond obligations (“CBOs”), collateralized mortgage obligations (“CMOs”), municipal securities, to-be-announced securities (“TBAs”) contracts, Small Business Administration (“SBA”) loans, U.S. government bonds, U.S. government agency securities, brokered deposits and CDs for small banks, hybrid capital of financial institutions including trust preferred securities (“TruPS”), whole loans, and other structured financial instruments. The Company also offers execution and brokerage services for equity products. The Company had offered execution and brokerage services for equity

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derivative products until December 31, 2012 when the Company sold its equity derivatives brokerage business to a new entity owned by two of the Company’s former employees. See note 5 to the Company’s consolidated financial statements included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012. The Company carries out its capital market activities primarily through its subsidiaries: JVB and PrinceRidge in the United States, and CCFL in Europe.

Asset Management: The Company’s Asset Management business segment manages assets within CDOs, permanent capital vehicles, managed accounts, and investment funds (collectively referred to as “Investment Vehicles”). A CDO is a form of secured borrowing. The borrowing is secured by different types of fixed income assets such as corporate or mortgage loans or bonds. The borrowing is in the form of a securitization, which means that the lenders are actually investing in notes backed by the assets. In the event of default, the lenders will have recourse only to the assets securing the loan. The Company’s Asset Management business segment includes its fee-based asset management operations which include ongoing base and incentive management fees.

Principal Investing: The Company’s Principal Investing business segment is comprised primarily of its investments in certain Investment Vehicles it manages, as well as investments in structured products, and the related gains and losses that they generate.

The Company generates its revenue by business segment primarily through the following activities:

Capital Markets:

• trading activities of the Company, which include execution and brokerage services, securities lending activities, riskless trading activities as well as gains and losses (unrealized and realized) and income and expense earned on securities classified as trading;

• new issue and advisory revenue comprised primarily of (i) origination fees for corporate debt issues originated by the Company; (ii) revenue from advisory services; and (iii) new issue revenue associated with arranging and placing the issuance of newly created debt, equity, and hybrid financial instruments;

Asset Management:

• asset management fees for the Company’s on-going asset management services provided to certain Investment Vehicles, which may include fees both senior and subordinate to the securities in the Investment Vehicle; and incentive management fees earned based on the performance of the various Investment Vehicles; and

• income or loss from equity method affiliates.

Principal Investing:

• gains and losses (unrealized and realized) and income and expense earned on securities (primarily on investments in Investment Vehicles the Company manages) classified as other investments, at fair value; and

• income or loss from equity method affiliates.

2. BASIS OF PRESENTATION

The financial statements of the Company included herein were prepared in conformity with U.S. GAAP for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by U.S. GAAP for complete financial statements. The information furnished includes all adjustments and accruals of a normal recurring nature, which, in the opinion of management, are necessary for a fair presentation of results for the interim months periods. All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. The results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012 are not necessarily indicative of the results for the entire year or any subsequent interim period. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012.

Capitalized terms used herein without definition have the meanings ascribed to them in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012.

Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation.

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3. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

A. Adoption of New Accounting Standards

In December 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2011-11, Balance Sheet (Topic 210): Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities (“ASU 2011-11”), which requires companies to disclose information about offsetting and related arrangements to enable users of financial statements to understand the effect of those arrangements on a company’s financial position. The amendments require enhanced disclosures by requiring improved information about financial statements and derivative instruments that are either (1) offset in accordance with current literature, or (2) subject to an enforceable master netting arrangement or similar agreement, irrespective of whether they are offset in accordance with current literature. ASU 2011-11 is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning on or after January 1, 2013, and interim periods within those annual periods. In January 2013, the FASB issued ASU No. 2013-01, Balance Sheet (Topic 210): Clarifying the Scope of Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities (“ASU 2013-01”), which clarifies that the scope of the intended disclosures required by ASU 2011-11 applies to derivatives accounted for in accordance with Topic 815, Derivatives and Hedging, including bifurcated embedded derivatives, repurchase agreements and reverse repurchase agreements, and securities borrowing and securities lending transactions that are either offset in accordance with Section 210-20-45 or Section 815-10-45 or subject to an enforceable master netting arrangement or similar agreement. ASU 2013-01 is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning on or after January 1, 2013. An entity is required to provide the disclosures retrospectively for all comparative periods presented. The Company’s adoption of the provisions of ASU 2011-11 and ASU 2013-01 effective January 1, 2013 did not have an effect on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations, or cash flows since the repurchase agreements, receivables under resale agreements and derivatives that it holds are not subject to an enforceable master netting arrangement or similar agreement.

In July 2012, the FASB issued ASU No. 2012-02, Intangibles — Goodwill and Other (Topic 350): Testing Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets for Impairment (“ASU 2012-02”), which provides an option for companies to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether the existence of events and circumstances indicates that it is more likely than not that the indefinite-lived intangible asset is impaired. If a company concludes that it is not more likely than not that the indefinite-lived intangible asset is impaired, then the company is not required to take further action. However, if a company concludes otherwise, then it is required to determine the fair value of the indefinite-lived intangible asset and perform the quantitative impairment test by comparing the fair value with the carrying amount in accordance with Subtopic 350-30. A company also has the option to bypass the qualitative assessment for any indefinite-lived intangible asset in any period and proceed directly to performing the quantitative assessment in any subsequent period. The Company’s adoption of the provisions of ASU 2012-02 effective January 1, 2013 did not have an effect on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.

In February 2013, the FASB issued ASU No. 2013-02, Comprehensive Income (Topic 220): Reporting Amounts Reclassified Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (“ASU 2013-02”), which includes amendments that require an entity to provide information about the amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income by component. The amendments do not change the current requirements for reporting net income or other comprehensive income in financial statements. In addition, an entity is required to present, either on the face of the statement where net income is presented or in the notes, significant amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income by the respective line items of net income but only if the amount reclassified is required under U.S. GAAP to be reclassified to net income in its entirety in the same reporting period. For other amounts that are not required under U.S. GAAP to be reclassified in their entirety to net income, an entity is required to cross-reference to other disclosures required under U.S. GAAP that provide additional detail about those amounts. For public entities, the amendments are effective prospectively for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2012. Early adoption was permitted. Since ASU 2013-02 only impacts disclosures, the Company’s adoption of the provisions of ASU 2013-02 effective January 1, 2013 did not have an effect on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.

B. Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The following methods and assumptions were used by the Company in estimating the fair value of its financial instruments. These determinations were based on available market information and appropriate valuation methodologies. Considerable judgment is required to interpret market data to develop the estimates and, therefore, these estimates may not necessarily be indicative of the amount the Company could realize in a current market exchange. The use of different market assumptions and/or estimation methodologies may have a material effect on the estimated fair value amounts. Refer to note 7 for a discussion of the fair value hierarchy with respect to investments-trading, other investments, at fair value and the derivatives held by the Company.

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Cash and cash equivalents: Cash is carried at historical cost, which is assumed to approximate fair value. The estimated fair value measurement of cash and cash equivalents is classified within level 1 of the valuation hierarchy.

Investments-trading: These amounts are carried at fair value. The fair value is based on either quoted market prices of an active exchange, independent broker market quotations, market price quotations from third party pricing services, or valuation models when quotations are not available. See note 7 for disclosures about the categorization of the fair value measurements of investments-trading within the three level fair value hierarchy.

Other investments, at fair value: These amounts are carried at fair value. The fair value is based on quoted market prices of an active exchange, independent broker market quotations, or valuation models when quotations are not available. In the case of investments in alternative investment funds, fair value is generally based on the reported net asset value of the underlying fund. See note 7 for disclosures concerning the categorization of the fair value measurements of other investments, at fair value within the three level fair value hierarchy.

Receivables under resale agreements: Receivables under resale agreements are carried at their contracted resale price, have short-term maturities, and are repriced frequently or bear market interest rates and, accordingly, these contracts are at amounts that approximate fair value. The estimated fair value measurements of receivables under resale agreements are based on observations of actual market activity and are generally classified within level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.

Trading securities sold, not yet purchased: These amounts are carried at fair value. The fair value is based on quoted market prices of an active exchange, independent market quotations, market price quotations from third party pricing services, or valuation models when quotations are not available. See note 7 for disclosures concerning the categorization of the fair value measurements of trading securities sold, not yet purchased within the three level fair value hierarchy.

Securities sold under agreement to repurchase: The liabilities for securities sold under agreement to repurchase are carried at their contracted repurchase price, have short-term maturities, and are repriced frequently with amounts normally due in one month or less and, accordingly, these contracts are at amounts that approximate fair value. The estimated fair value measurements of securities sold under agreement to repurchase are based on observations of actual market activity and are generally classified within level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.

Debt: These amounts are carried at outstanding principal less unamortized discount. However, a substantial portion of the debt was assumed in the Merger and recorded at fair value as of that date. As of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, the fair value of the Company’s debt was estimated to be $35.3 million and $34.6 million, respectively. The estimated fair value measurements of the debt are generally based on discounted cash flow models prepared by the Company’s management primarily using discount rates for similar instruments issued to companies with similar credit risks to the Company and are generally classified within level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.

Derivatives: These amounts are carried at fair value. Derivatives may be included as a component of investments-trading; trading securities sold, not yet purchased; and other investments, at fair value. See notes 7 and 8. The fair value is generally based on quoted market prices on an exchange that is deemed to be active for derivative instruments such as foreign currency forward contracts and EuroDollar futures. For derivative instruments, such as TBAs, the fair value is generally based on market price quotations from third party pricing services. See note 7 for disclosures concerning the categorization of the fair value measurements within the three level fair value hierarchy.

C. Recent Accounting Developments

In February 2013, the FASB issued ASU No. 2013-04, Liabilities (Topic 405): Obligations Resulting from Joint and Several Liability Arrangements for Which the Total Amount of the Obligation Is Fixed at the Reporting Date, which requires an entity to measure obligations resulting from joint and several liability arrangements for which the total amount of the obligation within the scope of the guidance is fixed at the reporting date, as the sum of the following: (a) the amount the reporting entity agreed to pay on the basis of its arrangement among its co-obligors; and (b) any additional amount the reporting entity expects to pay on behalf of its co-obligors. Examples of obligations within the scope of this ASU include debt arrangements, other contractual obligations, and settled litigation and judicial rulings. The guidance in this ASU also requires an entity to disclose the nature and amount of the obligation as well as other information about those obligations. The amendments in this ASU are effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2013. The amendments in this ASU should be applied retrospectively to all prior periods presented for those obligations resulting from joint and several liability arrangements within the ASU’s scope that exist at the beginning of the entity’s fiscal year of adoption. An entity may elect to use hindsight for the comparative periods presented in the initial year of adoption (if it changed its accounting as a result of adopting the guidance) and shall disclose that fact. The use of hindsight would allow an entity to recognize, measure, and disclose obligations resulting from joint and several liability arrangements within the

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scope of this ASU in comparative periods using information available at adoption rather than requiring an entity to make judgments about what information it had in each of the prior periods to measure the obligation. Early adoption is permitted. The Company will adopt the provisions of ASU 2013-04 effective January 1, 2014 and is currently evaluating the effect of the adoption on the Company’s consolidated financial position and results of operations.

In March 2013, the FASB issued ASU No. 2013-05, Foreign Currency Matters (Topic 830): Parent’s Accounting for the Cumulative Translation Adjustment upon Derecognition of Certain Subsidiaries or Groups of Assets within a Foreign Entity or of an Investment in a Foreign Entity, which addresses the accounting for the cumulative translation adjustment when a parent either sells a part or all of its investment in a foreign entity or no longer holds a controlling financial interest in a subsidiary or group of assets that is a nonprofit activity or a business within a foreign entity. When a reporting entity (parent) ceases to have a controlling financial interest in a subsidiary or group of assets that is a nonprofit activity or a business (other than a sale of in substance real estate or conveyance of oil and gas mineral rights) within a foreign entity, the parent is required to apply the guidance in Subtopic 830-30 to release any related cumulative translation adjustment into net income. Accordingly, the cumulative translation adjustment should be released into net income only if the sale or transfer results in the complete or substantially complete liquidation of the foreign entity in which the subsidiary or group of assets had resided. For an equity method investment that is a foreign entity, the partial sale guidance in Section 830-30-40 still applies, specifically, a pro rata portion of the cumulative translation adjustment should be released into net income upon a partial sale of such an equity method investment. However, this treatment does not apply to an equity method investment that is not a foreign entity. In those instances, the cumulative translation adjustment is released into net income only if the partial sale represents a complete or substantially complete liquidation of the foreign entity that contains the equity method investment. Additionally, the amendments in this ASU clarify that the sale of an investment in a foreign entity includes both (1) events that result in the loss of a controlling financial interest in a foreign entity (that is, irrespective of any retained investment) and (2) events that result in an acquirer obtaining control of an acquiree in which it held an equity interest immediately before the acquisition date (sometimes referred to as a step acquisition). Accordingly, the cumulative translation adjustment should be released into net income upon the occurrence of those events. For public entities, the ASU is effective prospectively for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2013. Early adoption is permitted. The Company will adopt the provisions of ASU 2013-05 effective January 1, 2014, and the Company does not expect that the adoption of the provisions will have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements or financial statement disclosures.

4. ACQUISITION

Effective March 1, 2013, Star Asia Manager repurchased its outstanding equity units held by Star Asia Mercury LLC (formerly, Mercury Partners, LLC) (“Mercury”). Star Asia Manager repurchased the units from Mercury for $425 and a note payable of $725. Under the note payable, interest accrues at a variable rate and there is no stated maturity date. See note 12. This agreement between Star Asia Manager and Mercury is referred to herein as the “Star Asia Manager Repurchase Transaction.”

Prior to the Star Asia Manager Repurchase Transaction, the Company owned 50% of the voting interests in Star Asia Manager and Mercury owned 50%. The Company accounted for its investment under the equity method of accounting. As a result of the Star Asia Manager Repurchase Transaction, the Company obtained 100% voting control of Star Asia Manager. Because the transaction resulted in the Company obtaining control, the Company accounted for the transaction as a business combination as called for under Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 805, Business Combinations. Subsequent to the Star Asia Manager Repurchase Transaction, the Company included Star Asia Manager in its consolidated financial statements.

Under ASC 805, if the initial accounting for a business combination is incomplete by the end of the reporting period in which the combination occurs, the acquirer shall report provisional amounts. For a period of up to one year subsequent to the acquisition date (the measurement period), the Company can adjust the provisional amounts as it obtains new information regarding the facts and circumstances that existed at the acquisition date. The following table summarizes the provisional amounts of the identified assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the acquisition date as of March 1, 2013 (dollars in thousands):

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	Total Estimated Fair Value as of Acquisition Date
Assets acquired:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	1,104
Due from related parties		253
Other assets		150
Liabilities assumed:
Accounts payable and other liabilities		(55	)
Fair value of net assets acquired		1,452
Purchase price (1)		1,855
Intangible Asset (2)	$	403

As provisional amounts, the amounts in the table above are subject to changes during the measurement period. See notes 11 and 19.

(1) The purchase price represents the cash paid to Mercury of $425; the note payable to Mercury of $725; and the Company’s equity method investment immediately prior to the Star Asia Manager Repurchase Transaction. For purposes of the provisional amounts, the Company has assumed the carrying value of the Company’s equity method investment immediately prior to the Star Asia Manager Repurchase Transaction approximated fair value. As with all provisional purchase accounting amounts, this is subject to adjustment during the measurement period.

(2) For purposes of the provisional purchase accounting, the Company determined that the excess of the purchase price over the net fair value of tangible assets acquired should entirely be allocated to an intangible asset representing the value of Star Asia Manager’s investment management contract with Star Asia. The Company treated the estimated value as an intangible asset with a finite life. The Company will amortize the intangible asset using the straight-line method over the estimated economic life of the asset of 1.3 years. The intangible asset was allocated to the Asset Management business segment. See note 18. As with all provisional purchase accounting amounts, this is subject to adjustment during the measurement period.

For the three months ended March 31, 2013, Star Asia Manager (since its acquisition effective March 1, 2013) has contributed $273 of revenue and $186 of net income to the Company. The following unaudited pro forma summary presents consolidated information of the Company as if the acquisition had occurred on January 1, 2011:

	Pro Forma Three months ended
	2013			2012
	(dollars in thousands)
Revenue	$	14,606		$	19,757
Earnings (loss) attributable to IFMI	$	(4,396	)	$	(3,679	)

5. RECEIVABLES FROM AND PAYABLES TO BROKERS, DEALERS, AND CLEARING AGENCIES

Amounts receivable from brokers, dealers, and clearing agencies consisted of the following at March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively.

RECEIVABLES FROM BROKERS, DEALERS, AND CLEARING AGENCIES

(Dollars in Thousands)

	March 31, 2013		December 31, 2012
Receivable from clearing organizations	$	1,064	$	1,084
Unsettled regular way trades, net		—		9,653
Deposits with clearing organizations		1,381		1,516
Receivables from brokers, dealers, and clearing agencies	$	2,445	$	12,253

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Receivable from clearing organizations represents un-invested cash held by the clearing organization, which includes cash proceeds from short sales.

Amounts payable to brokers, dealers, and clearing agencies consisted of the following at March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively.

PAYABLES TO BROKERS, DEALERS, AND CLEARING AGENCIES

(Dollars in Thousands)

	March 31, 2013		December 31, 2012
Unsettled regular way trades, net	$	18,655	$	—
Margin payable		38,701		96,211
Payables to brokers, dealers, and clearing agencies	$	57,356	$	96,211

Securities transactions are recorded on the trade date, as if they had settled. The related amounts receivable and payable for unsettled securities transactions are recorded net in receivables from or payables to brokers, dealers, and clearing agencies on the Company’s consolidated balance sheets. The Company incurred interest on margin payable of $297 and $887 for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

6. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

Investments—Trading

The following table provides detail of the investments classified as investments-trading as of the periods indicated:

INVESTMENTS—TRADING

(Dollars in Thousands)

Security Type	March 31, 2013		December 31, 2012
U.S. government agency MBS and CMOs (1)	$	24,416	$	34,592
U.S. government agency debt securities		18,982		21,066
RMBS		1,622		583
CMBS		142		12
U.S. Treasury securities		10,494		147
Interests in securitizations (2)		326		352
SBA loans		8,803		15,705
Corporate bonds and redeemable preferred stock		55,944		56,022
Foreign government bonds		53		448
Municipal bonds		26,720		37,745
Exchange traded funds		6		—
Certificates of deposit		11,073		8,934
Equity securities		329		533
Other		4		—
Investments-trading	$	158,914	$	176,139

(1) Includes TBAs. See note 8.

(2) Primarily comprised of CDOs, CLOs, and ABS.

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Trading Securities Sold, Not Yet Purchased

The following table provides detail of the trading securities sold, not yet purchased as of the periods indicated:

TRADING SECURITIES SOLD, NOT YET PURCHASED

(Dollars in Thousands)

Security Type	March 31, 2013		December 31, 2012
U.S. government agency MBS (1)	$	70	$	13
U.S. Treasury securities		23,011		19,722
Corporate bonds and redeemable preferred stock		35,874		21,976
Foreign government bonds		60		—
Municipal bonds		128		128
Exchange traded funds		103		—
Certificates of deposit		532		2,325
Equity securities		—		3
Trading securities sold, not yet purchased	$	59,778	$	44,167

(1) Represents TBAs. See note 8.

The Company tries to manage its exposure to changes in interest rates for the interest rate sensitive securities it holds by entering into offsetting short positions for similar fixed rate securities.

The Company included the change in unrealized gains (losses) in the amount of $1,710 and $(52) for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively, in net trading revenue in the Company’s consolidated statements of operations.

Other Investments, at fair value

The following table provides detail of the investments included within other investments, at fair value:

OTHER INVESTMENTS, AT FAIR VALUE

(Dollars in Thousands)

	March 31, 2013
Security Type	Cost		Carrying Value		Unrealized Gain / (Loss)
Interests in securitizations (1)	$	217	$	82	$	(135	)
Equity Securities:
EuroDekania		7,807		2,394		(5,413	)
Star Asia		23,304		24,136		832
Tiptree		5,561		2,834		(2,727	)
Star Asia Special Situations Fund		2,143		2,848		705
Other securities		232		89		(143	)
Total equity securities		39,047		32,301		(6,746	)
Residential loans		220		255		35
Other investments, at fair value	$	39,484	$	32,638	$	(6,846	)

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	December 31, 2012
Security Type	Cost		Carrying Value		Unrealized Gain / (Loss)
Interests in securitizations (1)	$	217	$	77	$	(140	)
Equity Securities:
EuroDekania		7,807		2,054		(5,753	)
Star Asia		23,304		30,169		6,865
Tiptree		5,561		2,834		(2,727	)
Star Asia Special Situations Fund		1,841		2,503		662
Other securities		232		431		199
Total equity securities		38,745		37,991		(754	)
Residential loans		230		255		25
Other investments, at fair value	$	39,192	$	38,323	$	(869	)

(1) Represents an interest in a CDO.

7. FAIR VALUE DISCLOSURES

Fair Value Option

The Company has elected to account for certain of its other financial assets at fair value under the fair value option provisions of FASB ASC 825, Financial Instruments (“FASB ASC 825”). The primary reason for electing the fair value option when it first became available in 2008, was to reduce the burden of monitoring the differences between the cost and the fair value of the Company’s investments, previously classified as available for sale securities, including the assessment as to whether the declines are temporary in nature and to further remove an element of management judgment. In addition, the election was made for certain investments that were previously required to be accounted for under the equity method because their fair value measurements were readily obtainable.

Such financial assets accounted for at fair value include:

• in general, securities that would otherwise qualify for available for sale treatment;

• in general, investments in equity method affiliates where the affiliate has all of the attributes in FASB ASC 946-10-15-2 (commonly referred to as investment companies); and

• in general, investments in residential loans.

The changes in fair value (realized and unrealized gains and losses) of these instruments for which the Company has elected the fair value option are recorded in principal transactions and other income in the consolidated statements of operations. All of the investments for which the Company has elected the fair value option are included as a component of other investments, at fair value in the consolidated balance sheets. The Company recognized net losses of $5,398 and $5,174 related to changes in fair value of investments that are included as a component of other investments, at fair value during the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

Fair Value Measurements

In accordance with FASB ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (“FASB ASC 820”), the Company has categorized its financial instruments, based on the priority of the inputs to the valuation technique, into a three level fair value hierarchy. The hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (level 1 measurements) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (level 3 measurements). The three levels of the hierarchy under FASB ASC 820 are described below:

Level 1 Financial assets and liabilities whose values are based on unadjusted quoted prices in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date for identical, unrestricted assets or liabilities.

Level 2 Financial assets and liabilities whose values are based on one or more of the following:

1.  Quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets;

2.  Quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in non-active markets;

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3.  Pricing models whose inputs, other than quoted prices, are observable for substantially the full term of the asset or      liability; or

4.  Pricing models whose inputs are derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data through      correlation or other means for substantially the full term of the asset or liability.

Level 3 Financial assets and liabilities whose values are based on prices or valuation techniques that require inputs that are both significant to the fair value measurement and unobservable. These inputs reflect management’s own assumptions about the assumptions a market participant would use in pricing the asset or liability.

In certain cases, the inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, the level in the fair value hierarchy within which the fair value measurement in its entirety falls has been determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety. The Company’s assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment, and considers factors specific to the asset or liability.

Both observable and unobservable inputs may be used to determine the fair value of positions that the Company has classified within the level 3 category. As a result, the unrealized gains and losses for assets and liabilities within the level 3 category presented in the tables below may include changes in fair value that were attributable to both observable (e.g., changes in market interest rates) and unobservable (e.g., changes in unobservable long-dated volatilities) inputs.

A review of the fair value hierarchy classifications is conducted on a quarterly basis. Changes in the type of inputs may result in a reclassification for certain financial assets or liabilities. There were no transfers between level 1 and level 2 of the fair value hierarchy during the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012. Reclassifications impacting level 3 of the fair value hierarchy are reported as transfers in or transfers out of the level 3 category as of the beginning of the quarter in which reclassifications occur.

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The following table presents information about the Company’s assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, and indicates the fair value hierarchy of the valuation techniques utilized by the Company to determine such fair value.

FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS ON A RECURRING BASIS

(Dollars in Thousands)

	March 31, 2013 Fair Value		Quoted Prices in Active Markets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Assets:
Investments-trading:
U.S. government agency MBS and CMOs	$	24,416	$	—	$	24,416	$	—
U.S. government agency debt securities		18,982		—		18,982		—
RMBS		1,622		—		1,622		—
CMBS		142		—		142		—
U.S. Treasury securities		10,494		10,494		—		—
Interests in securitizations (1)		326		—		67		259
SBA loans		8,803		—		8,803		—
Corporate bonds and redeemable preferred stock		55,944		7,341		48,603		—
Foreign government bonds		53		—		53		—
Municipal bonds		26,720		—		26,720		—
Exchange traded funds		6		6		—
Certificates of deposit		11,073		—		11,073		—
Equity securities		329		182		147		—
Other		4		4		—		—
Total investments-trading	$	158,914	$	18,027	$	140,628	$	259
Other investments, at fair value:
Equity Securities:
Other Investment Vehicles
EuroDekania (2)	$	2,394	$	—	$	—	$	2,394
Star Asia (3)		24,136		—		—		24,136
Tiptree (4)		2,834		—		—		2,834
		29,364		—		—		29,364
Investment Funds
Star Asia Special Situations Fund (3)		2,848		—		—		2,848
		2,848		—		—		2,848
Other		89		23		66		—
Total equity securities		32,301		23		66		32,212
Interests in securitizations (1)		82		—		—		82
Residential loans		255		—		255		—
Total other investments, at fair value	$	32,638	$	23	$	321	$	32,294
Liabilities:
Trading securities sold, not yet purchased:
U.S. government agency MBS	$	70	$	—	$	70	$	—
U.S. Treasury securities		23,011		23,011		—		—
Corporate bonds and redeemable preferred stock		35,874		37		35,837		—
Foreign government bonds		60		—		60		—
Municipal bonds		128		—		128		—
Exchange traded funds		103		103		—		—
Certificates of deposit		532		—		532		—
Total trading securities sold, not yet purchased	$	59,778	$	23,151	$	36,627	$	—

(1) Primarily comprised of CDOs, CLOs, and ABS.

(2) Hybrid Securities Fund—European.

(3) Real Estate Fund—Asian.

(4) Diversified Fund.

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FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS ON A RECURRING BASIS

(Dollars in Thousands)

	December 31, 2012 Fair Value		Quoted Prices in Active Markets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Assets:
Investments-trading:
U.S. government agency MBS and CMOs	$	34,592	$	—	$	34,592	$	—
U.S. government agency debt securities		21,066		—		21,066		—
RMBS		583		—		583		—
CMBS		12		—		12		—
U.S. Treasury securities		147		147		—		—
Interests in securitizations (1)		352		—		57		295
SBA loans		15,705		—		15,705		—
Corporate bonds and redeemable preferred stock		56,022		5,643		50,379		—
Foreign government bonds		448		—		448		—
Municipal bonds		37,745		—		37,745		—
Certificates of deposit		8,934		—		8,934		—
Equity securities		533		395		138		—
Total investments-trading	$	176,139	$	6,185	$	169,659	$	295
Other investments, at fair value:
Equity Securities:
Other Investment Vehicles
EuroDekania (2)	$	2,054	$	—	$	—	$	2,054
Star Asia (3)		30,169		—		—		30,169
Tiptree (4)		2,834		—		—		2,834
		35,057		—		—		35,057
Investment Funds
Star Asia Special Situations Fund (3)		2,503		—		—		2,503
		2,503		—		—		2,503
Other		431		24		407		—
Total equity securities		37,991		24		407		37,560
Interests in securitizations (1)		77		—		—		77
Residential loans		255		—		255		—
Total other investments, at fair value	$	38,323	$	24	$	662	$	37,637
Liabilities:
Trading securities sold, not yet purchased:
U.S. government agency MBS	$	13	$	—	$	13	$	—
U.S. Treasury securities		19,722		19,722		—		—
Corporate bonds and redeemable preferred stock		21,976		152		21,824		—
Municipal bonds		128		—		128		—
Certificates of deposit		2,325		—		2,325		—
Equity securities		3		3		—		—
Total trading securities sold, not yet purchased	$	44,167	$	19,877	$	24,290	$	—

(1) Primarily comprised of CDOs, CLOs, and ABS.

(2) Hybrid Securities Fund—European.

(3) Real Estate Fund—Asian.

(4) Diversified Fund.

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The following provides a brief description of the types of financial instruments the Company holds, the methodology for estimating fair value, and the level within the hierarchy of the estimate. The discussion that follows applies regardless of whether the instrument is included in investments-trading; other investments, at fair value; or trading securities sold, not yet purchased.

U.S. Government Agency MBS and CMOs: These are securities which are generally traded over-the-counter. The Company generally values these securities using third party quotations such as unadjusted broker-dealer quoted prices or market price quotations from third party pricing services. These valuations are based on a market approach. This is considered a level 2 valuation in the hierarchy.

U.S. Government Agency Debt Securities: Callable and non-callable U.S. government agency debt securities are measured primarily based on quoted market prices obtained from third party pricing services. Non-callable U.S. government agency debt securities are generally classified within level 1 and callable U.S. government agency debt securities are classified within level 2 of the valuation hierarchy.

RMBS and CMBS: The Company generally values these securities using third party quotations such as unadjusted broker-dealer quoted prices or market price quotations from third party pricing services. These valuations are based on a market approach. The Company generally classifies the fair value of these securities based on third party quotations within level 2 of the valuation hierarchy.

U.S. Treasury Securities: U.S. Treasury securities include U.S. Treasury bonds and notes and the fair values of the U.S. Treasury securities are based on quoted prices in active markets. Valuation adjustments are not applied. The Company classifies the fair value of these securities within level 1 of the valuation hierarchy.

Interests in Securitizations: Interests in securitizations may be comprised of CDOs, CLOs, and ABS, which may include, but are not limited to, securities backed by auto loans, credit card receivables, or student loans. Where the Company is able to obtain independent market quotations from at least two broker-dealers and where a price within the range of at least two broker-dealers is used or market price quotations from third party pricing services is used, interests in securitizations will generally be classified as level 2 of the valuation hierarchy. These valuations are based on a market approach. The independent market quotations from broker-dealers are generally nonbinding. The Company seeks quotations from broker-dealers that historically have actively traded, monitored, issued, and been knowledgeable about interests in securitizations. The Company generally believes that to the extent that (1) it receives two quotations in a similar range from broker-dealers knowledgeable about interests in securitizations, and (2) the Company believes the broker-dealers gather and utilize observable market information such as new issue activity in the primary market, trading activity in the secondary market, credit spreads versus historical levels, bid-ask spreads, and price consensus among market participants and sources, then classification as level 2 of the valuation hierarchy is appropriate. In the absence of two broker-dealer market quotations, a single broker-dealer market quotation may be used without corroboration of the quote in which case the Company generally classifies the fair value within level 3 of the valuation hierarchy.

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If quotations are unavailable, prices observed by the Company for recently executed market transactions may be used or valuation models prepared by the Company’s management may be used, which are based on an income approach. These models prepared by the Company’s management include estimates and the valuations derived from them could differ materially from amounts realizable in an open market exchange. Fair values based on internal valuation models prepared by the Company’s management are generally classified within level 3 of the valuation hierarchy.

Establishing fair value is inherently subjective given the volatile and sometimes illiquid markets for certain interests in securitizations and requires management to make a number of assumptions, including assumptions about the future of interest rates, discount rates; and the timing of cash flows. The assumptions the Company applies are specific to each security. Although the Company may rely on internal calculations to compute the fair value of certain interest in securitizations, the Company requests and considers indications of fair value from third party pricing services to assist in the valuation process.

SBA Loans: The Company generally values these securities using third party quotations such as unadjusted broker-dealer quoted prices, internal valuation models using observable inputs, or market price quotations from third party pricing services. The Company generally classifies these investments within level 2 of the valuation hierarchy. These valuations are based on a market approach.

Corporate Bonds, Redeemable Preferred Stock, and Foreign Government Bonds: The Company uses recently executed transactions or third party quotations from independent pricing services to arrive at the fair value of its investments in corporate bonds, redeemable preferred stock, and foreign government bonds. These valuations are based on a market approach. The Company generally classifies the fair value of these bonds within level 2 of the valuation hierarchy. In instances where the fair values of securities are based on quoted prices in active markets (for example with redeemable preferred stock), the Company classifies the fair value of these securities within level 1 of the valuation hierarchy.

Municipal Bonds: Municipal bonds, which include obligations of U.S. states, municipalities, and political subdivisions, primarily include bonds or notes issued by U.S. municipalities. The Company generally values these securities using third party quotations such as market price quotations from third party pricing services. The Company generally classifies the fair value of these bonds within level 2 of the valuation hierarchy. The valuations are based on a market approach. In instances where the Company is unable to obtain reliable market price quotations from third party pricing services, the Company will use its own internal valuation models. In these cases, the Company will classify such securities as level 3 within the hierarchy until it is able to obtain third party pricing.

Exchange Traded Funds: Exchange traded funds are investment funds that trade in active markets, similar to public company stocks. The fair values of exchange traded funds are based on quoted prices in active markets. Valuation adjustments are not applied. The Company classifies the fair value of these securities within level 1 of the valuation hierarchy.

Equity Securities: The fair value of equity securities that represent investments in publicly traded companies (common or preferred shares, options, warrants, and other equity investments) are determined using the closing price of the security as of the reporting date. These are securities which are traded on a recognized liquid exchange. This is considered a level 1 value in the valuation hierarchy.

In some cases, the Company has owned options or warrants in newly publicly traded companies when the option or warrant itself is not publicly traded. In those cases, the Company used an internal valuation model and classified the investment within level 3 of the valuation hierarchy. The non-exchange traded equity options and warrants were measured using the Black-Scholes model with key inputs impacting the valuation including the underlying security price, implied volatility, dividend yield, interest rate curve, strike price, and maturity date. Once the securities underlying the options or warrants (not the options or warrants themselves) have quoted prices available in an active market, the Company attributes a value to the warrants using the Black-Scholes model based on the respective price of the options or warrants and the quoted prices of the securities underlying the options or warrants and key observable inputs. In this case, the Company will generally classify the options or warrants as level 2 within the valuation hierarchy because the inputs to the valuation model are now observable. If the option or warrant itself begins to trade on a liquid exchange, the Company will discontinue using a valuation model and will begin to use the public exchange price at which point it will be classified as level 1 in the valuation hierarchy.

Other equity securities represent investments in investment funds and other non-publicly traded entities. Substantially all of these other entities have the attributes of investment companies as described in FASB ASC 946-15-2. The Company estimates the fair value of these entities using the reported net asset value per share as of the reporting date in accordance with the “practical expedient” provisions related to investments in certain entities that calculate net asset value per share (or its equivalent) included in FASB ASC 820 for all entities except Star Asia. The Company generally classifies these estimates within either level 2 of the valuation hierarchy if its investment in the entity is currently redeemable or level 3 if its investment is not currently redeemable.

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In the case of Star Asia, the Company utilizes a valuation model to determine fair value, which uses a market approach and generally classifies its investment within level 3 of the valuation hierarchy. Star Asia accounts for itself as an investment company as described in ASC 946, Financial Services—Investment Companies. As an investment company, Star Asia carries its assets at fair value and reports NAV per share to its investors. However, Star Asia issued subordinated debt securities in 2009 at a significant discount to par. Upon issuance, Star Asia did not elect the fair value option for these liabilities and was not required to do so under ASC 946. Over time, it is the Company’s assessment that the fair value of the subordinated debt securities has diverged from its carrying value. Because Star Asia’s published NAV is calculated using the amortized cost of these subordinated debt securities, the Company has concluded it would be appropriate to adjust Star Asia’s reported NAV to recalculate it as if Star Asia’s subordinated debt were recorded at fair value as opposed to its historical amortized cost. The Company estimates the fair value of Star Asia’s subordinated debt securities by projecting the remaining debt cash outflows and discounting them at an estimated market rate as of the reporting date, which is derived from similar non-investment grade long term subordinated debt issuances.

The Company used discount rates of 6.82% and 6.65% as of December 31, 2012 and March 31, 2013, respectively, in determining the fair value of Star Asia’s subordinated debt securities. If the Company had used Star Asia’s unadjusted NAV, rather than the Company’s financial model described above in determining the fair value of the Company’s investment in Star Asia, the Company would have recorded its investment in Star Asia at a value of $39,998 and $34,375 as of December 31, 2012 and March 31, 2013, respectively, as compared to the fair value as determined by the Company’s internal valuation model of $30,169, and $24,136 as of December 31, 2012 and March 31, 2013, respectively.

Residential Loans: Management utilizes home price indices to value the residential loans. Previously, management had considered adjustments to these indices but elected at the beginning of 2012 not to adjust the indices. Adjustments to the index implied a level 3 valuation. The methodology using an unadjusted index, which is considered an observable input, implies a level 2 valuation.

Certificates of Deposit: The fair value of certificates of deposit is estimated using valuations provided by third party pricing services. Certificates of deposit are generally categorized in level 2 of the valuation hierarchy.

Derivatives:

TBAs

The Company generally values these securities using third party quotations such as unadjusted broker-dealer quoted prices or market price quotations from third party pricing services. TBAs are generally classified within level 2 of the fair value hierarchy. If there is limited transaction activity or less transparency to observe market based inputs to valuation models, TBAs are classified in level 3 of the fair value hierarchy. U.S. government agency MBS and CMOs include TBAs. Unrealized gains on TBAs are included in investments-trading on the Company’s consolidated balance sheets and unrealized losses on TBAs are included in trading securities sold, not yet purchased on the Company’s consolidated balance sheets. See note 8.

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Level 3 Financial Assets and Liabilities

Financial Instruments Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis

The following table presents additional information about assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis and for which the Company has utilized level 3 inputs to determine fair value for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012.

LEVEL 3 INPUTS

Three Months Ended March 31, 2013

(Dollars in Thousands)

	January 1, 2013		Total gains and losses included in earnings								Purchases		Sales		March 31, 2013		Change in unrealized gains/(losses) for the period included in earnings (1)
			Net trading			Principal transactions and other income			Transfers out of Level 3
Assets:
Investments-trading:
Interests in securitizations (2)	$	295	$	(36	)	$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—	$	259	$	(36	)
Total investments-trading	$	295	$	(36	)	$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—	$	259	$	(36	)
Other investments, at fair value:
Equity Securities:
Other Investment Vehicles
EuroDekania (3)	$	2,054	$			$	340		$	—	$	—	$	—	$	2,394	$	340
Star Asia (4)		30,169		—			(6,033	)		—		—		—		24,136		(6,033	)
Tiptree (5)		2,834		—			—			—		—		—		2,834		—
		35,057		—			(5,693	)		—		—		—		29,364		(5,693	)
Investment Funds
Star Asia Special Situations Fund (4)		2,503		—			43			—		302		—		2,848		43
		2,503		—			43			—		302		—		2,848		43
Total equity securities		37,560		—			(5,650	)		—		302		—		32,212		(5,650	)
Interests in securitizations (2)		77		—			5			—		—		—		82		5
Total other investments, at fair value	$	37,637	$	—		$	(5,645	)	$	—	$	302	$	—	$	32,294	$	(5,645	)

(1) Represents the change in unrealized gains and losses for the period included in earnings for assets held at the end of the reporting period.

(2) Primarily comprised of CDOs, CLOs, and ABS.

(3) Hybrid Securities Funds—European.

(4) Real Estate Funds—Asian.

(5) Diversified Fund.

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LEVEL 3 INPUTS

Three Months Ended March 31, 2012

(Dollars in Thousands)

	January 1, 2012		Total gains and losses included in earnings									Purchases		Sales			March 31, 2012		Change in unrealized gains/(losses) for the period included in earnings (1)
			Net trading			Principal transactions and other income			Transfers out of Level 3
Assets:
Investments-trading:
RMBS	$	4,932	$	17		$	—		$	—		$	171	$	(5,120	)	$	—	$	—
Interests in securitizations (2)		221		(37	)		—			—			2,225		—			2,409		(37	)
Equity securities		35		6			—			—			126		—			167		6
Total investments-trading	$	5,188	$	(14	)	$	—			—		$	2,522	$	(5,120	)	$	2,576	$	(31	)
Other investments, at fair value:
Equity Securities:
Other Investment Vehicles
EuroDekania (3)	$	2,370	$	—		$	(22	)	$	—		$	—	$	—		$	2,348	$	(22	)
Star Asia (4)		37,358		—			(5,240	)		—			—		—			32,118		(5,240	)
Tiptree (5)		2,533		—			117			—			—		—			2,650		117
		42,261		—			(5,145	)		—			—		—			37,116		(5,145	)
Other		132		—			(50	)		—			—		—			82		(50	)
Total equity securities		42,393		—			(5,195	)		—			—		—			37,198		(5,195	)
Interests in securitizations (2)		88		—			9			—			—		—			97		9
Residential loans		267		—			—			(267	)		—		—			—		—
Total other investments, at fair value	$	42,748	$	—		$	(5,186	)	$	(267	)	$	—	$	—		$	37,295	$	(5,186	)

(1) Represents the change in unrealized gains and losses for the period included in earnings for assets held at the end of the reporting period.

(2) Primarily comprised of CDOs, CLOs, and ABS.

(3) Hybrid Securities Funds—European.

(4) Real Estate Funds—Asian.

(5) Diversified Fund.

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The circumstances that would result in transferring certain financial instruments from level 2 to level 3 of the valuation hierarchy would typically include what the Company believes to be a decrease in the availability, utility, and reliability of observable market information such as new issue activity in the primary market, trading activity in the secondary market, credit spreads versus historical levels, bid-ask spreads, and price consensus among market participants and sources.

Investments-trading: During the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012, there were no transfers into or out of level 3 of the valuation hierarchy.

Other investments, at fair value: During the three months ended March 31, 2013, there were no transfers into or out of level 3 of the valuation hierarchy.

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During the three months ended March 31, 2012, the Company transferred $267 in residential loans from level 3 to level 2 of the valuation hierarchy.

The following table provides the quantitative information about level 3 fair value measurements as of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively:

QUANTITATIVE INFORMATION ABOUT LEVEL 3 FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

(Dollars in Thousands)

	Fair Value at March 31, 2013		Valuation Technique	Significant Unobservable Inputs	Weighted Average			Range of Significant Inputs
Assets:
Other investments, at fair value:
Equity Securities:
Star Asia	$	24,136	Adjusted NAV	Discount rate on debt		6.65	%		6.65	%

QUANTITATIVE INFORMATION ABOUT LEVEL 3 FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

(Dollars in Thousands)

	Fair Value at December 31, 2012		Valuation Technique	Significant Unobservable Inputs	Weighted Average			Range of Significant Inputs
Assets:
Other investments, at fair value:
Equity Securities:
Star Asia	$	30,169	Adjusted NAV	Discount rate on debt		6.82	%		6.82	%

Sensitivity of Fair Value to Changes in Significant Unobservable Inputs

For recurring fair value measurements categorized within level 3 of the fair value hierarchy, the sensitivity of the fair value measurement to changes in significant unobservable inputs and interrelationships between those unobservable inputs (if any) are described below:

• Equity investments in investment funds and other non-publicly traded entities

With respect to the fair value measurement of investment funds and other non-publicly traded entities for which the Company uses the underlying net asset value per share to determine the fair value of the Company’s respective investment, a significant increase (decrease) in the net asset value per share, which is linked to the underlying financial performance of the respective entity, would result in a significantly higher (lower) fair value measurement.

• Equity investment in Star Asia

With respect to the Company’s investment in Star Asia for which the Company has concluded it would be appropriate to adjust Star Asia’s reported NAV to recalculate it as if Star Asia’s subordinated debt were recorded at fair value as opposed to its historical cost. The Company estimates the fair value of Star Asia’s subordinated debt securities by projecting the remaining debt cash outflows and discounting them at an estimated market discount rate. Any change in the discount rate used in this calculation, which is linked to market yields for similar non-investment grade long term subordinated debt issuances, may result in a significant higher (lower) fair value measurement.

Investments in Certain Entities That Calculate Net Asset Value Per Share (Or Its Equivalent)

The following table presents additional information about investments in certain entities that calculate net asset value per share (regardless of whether the “practical expedient” provisions of FASB ASC 820 have been applied) which are measured at fair value on a recurring basis at March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012:

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FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS OF INVESTMENTS IN CERTAIN ENTITIES

THAT CALCULATE NET ASSET VALUE PER SHARE (OR ITS EQUIVALENT)

	Fair Value at March 31, 2013 (dollars in thousands)		Unfunded Commitments		Redemption Frequency (if Currently Eligible)		Redemption Notice Period
Other Investment Vehicles:
EuroDekania (a)	$	2,394		N/A		N/A		N/A
Star Asia (b)		24,136		N/A		N/A		N/A
Tiptree (c)		2,834		N/A		N/A		N/A
		29,364
Investment Funds:
Star Asia Special Situations Fund (d)		2,848	$	—		N/A		N/A
		2,848
Total	$	32,212

	Fair Value at December 31, 2012 (dollars in thousands)		Unfunded Commitments		Redemption Frequency (if Currently Eligible)		Redemption Notice Period
Other Investment Vehicles:
EuroDekania (a)	$	2,054		N/A		N/A		N/A
Star Asia (b)		30,169		N/A		N/A		N/A
Tiptree (c)		2,834		N/A		N/A		N/A
		35,057
Investment Funds:
Star Asia Special Situations Funds (d)		2,503	$	321		N/A		N/A
		2,503
Total	$	37,560

N/A – Not applicable.

(a) EuroDekania’s investment strategy is to make investments in hybrid capital securities that have attributes of debt and equity, primarily in the form of subordinated debt issued by insurance companies, banks and bank holding companies based primarily in Western Europe; widely syndicated leveraged loans issued by European corporations; CMBS, including subordinated interests in first mortgage real estate loans; and RMBS and other ABS backed by consumer and commercial receivables. The majority of the assets are denominated in Euros and U.K. Pounds Sterling. The fair value of the investment in this category has been estimated using the net asset value per share of the investment in accordance with the “practical expedient” provisions of FASB ASC 820.

(b) Star Asia’s investment strategy is to make investments in Asian real estate structured finance investments, including CMBS, corporate debt of REITs and real estate operating companies, whole loans, mezzanine loans, and other commercial real estate fixed income investments. The fair value of the investment in this category has been estimated using an internal valuation model that uses a market approach. If the Company had used Star Asia’s unadjusted reported net asset value to determine its fair value, the carrying value of its investment in Star Asia would have been $34,375 as of March 31, 2013 and $39,998 as of December 31, 2012.

(c) The investment strategy of Tiptree is focused on investing in (a) specialty finance companies; (b) alternative asset management companies; and (c) diversified credit assets and related equity interests. Tiptree primarily seeks to acquire majority ownership interests in its investees. The fair value of the investment in this category has been estimated using the net asset value per share of the investment in accordance with the “practical expedient” provisions of FASB ASC 820. The Company uses the latest reported net asset value from Tiptree. From time to time, the net asset value may be in arrears. As of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, the Company owned approximately 1% of Tiptree.

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(d) The Star Asia Special Situations Fund’s investment strategy is to make investments in real estate and securities backed by real estate in Japan. The Star Asia Special Situations Fund is a closed end fund that does not allow investor redemptions. It has an initial life of three years which can be extended under certain circumstances for up to two years. The fair value of the investment in this category has been estimated using the net asset value per share of the investment in accordance with the “practical expedient” provisions of FASB ASC 820. As of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, the Company had unfunded commitments of $0 and $321, respectively. See note 20. The Company’s unfunded commitment was denominated in Japanese Yen and fluctuated based on the foreign exchange spot rate used at any particular period. The two year commitment expires on December 31, 2014.

8. DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

FASB ASC 815, Derivatives and Hedging (“FASB ASC 815”), provides for optional hedge accounting. When a derivative is deemed to be a hedge and certain documentation and effectiveness testing requirements are met, reporting entities are allowed to record all or a portion of the change in the fair value of a designated hedge as an adjustment to other comprehensive income (“OCI”) rather than as a gain or loss in the statements of operations. To date, the Company has not designated any derivatives as hedges under the provisions included in FASB ASC 815.

Derivative financial instruments are recorded at fair value. If the derivative was entered into as part of the Company’s broker-dealer operations, it will be included as a component of investments-trading or trading securities sold, not yet purchased. If it is entered into as an economic hedge for another financial instrument included in other investments, at fair value then the derivative will be included as a component of other investments, at fair value. The Company may, from time to time, enter into derivatives to manage its risk exposures (i) arising from fluctuations in foreign currency rates with respect to the Company’s investments in foreign currency denominated investments; (ii) arising from the Company’s investments in interest rate sensitive investments; and (iii) arising from the Company’s facilitation of mortgage-backed trading. Derivatives entered into by the Company, from time to time, may include (i) foreign currency forward contracts; (ii) EuroDollar futures; and (iii) purchase and sale agreements of TBAs. TBAs are forward mortgage-backed securities whose collateral remain “to be announced” until just prior to the trade settlement. TBAs are accounted for as derivatives under FASB ASC 815 when either of the following conditions exists: (i) when settlement of the TBA trade is not expected to occur at the next regular settlement date (which is typically the next month) or (ii) a mechanism exists to settle the contract on a net basis. Otherwise, TBAs are recorded as a standard security trade. The settlement of these transactions is not expected to have a material effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

Derivatives involve varying degrees of off-balance sheet risk, whereby changes in the level or volatility of interest rates or market values of the underlying financial instruments may result in changes in the value of a particular financial instrument in excess of its carrying amount. Depending on the Company’s investment strategy, realized and unrealized gains and losses are recognized in principal transactions and other income or in net trading in the Company’s consolidated statements of operations on a trade date basis.

The Company may, from time to time, enter into the following derivative instruments:

TBAs

The Company trades U.S. government agency obligations. In connection with these activities, the Company may be required to maintain inventory in order to facilitate customer transactions. In order to mitigate exposure to market risk, the Company enters in to the purchase and sale of TBAs. The Company carries the TBAs at fair value and includes them as a component of investments—trading or trading securities sold, not yet purchased in the Company’s consolidated balance sheets. At March 31, 2013, the Company had open TBA sale agreements in the notional amount of $81,582 and open TBA purchase agreements in the notional amount of $59,250. At December 31, 2012, the Company had open TBA sale agreements in the notional amount of $40,125 and open TBA purchase agreements in the notional amount of $32,794.

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The following table presents the Company’s derivative financial instruments and the amount and location of the fair value recognized in the consolidated balance sheets as of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively.

DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS-BALANCE SHEET INFORMATION

(Dollars in Thousands)

Derivative Financial Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments under FASB ASC 815	Balance Sheet Classification	Unrealized Gain / (Loss) as of March 31, 2013			Unrealized Gain / (Loss) as of December 31, 2012
TBAs	Investments—trading	$	120		$	35
TBAs	Trading securities sold, not yet purchased		(70	)		(13	)
		$	50		$	22

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The following table presents the Company’s derivative financial instruments and the amount and location of the net gain (loss) recognized in the consolidated statement of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012:

DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS-STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS INFORMATION

(Dollars in Thousands)

Derivative Financial Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments under FASB ASC 815	Income Statement Classification		Three Months Ended March 31, 2013			Three Months Ended March 31, 2012
TBAs		Revenues—net trading	$	(190	)	$	(30	)
			$	(190	)	$	(30	)

In addition to the above activities related to TBAs, the Company also enters into TBAs in order to assist clients (generally small to mid-size mortgage loan originators) in hedging the interest rate risk associated with the mortgages owned by the clients. In general, the Company will enter into a TBA purchase agreement with the client. Then, the Company will immediately enter into a TBA sale agreement with identical terms and settlement date with a separate counterparty. The Company seeks to profit through a small mark-up in the price of the transaction. The TBAs will match underlying terms and settlement dates. Because the Company has purchased and sold the same security, it is no longer exposed to market movements of the underlying TBA. The gain or loss on the transaction is recorded as a component of net trading in the consolidated statement of operations and is included in due to or due from broker in the consolidated balance sheet until it settles. As of March 31, 2013, the Company had unsettled TBA purchase contracts and offsetting TBA sale agreements in the notional amount of $413,700 . The net profit on these transactions is recorded as a component of net trading revenue and is included as a component of TBA revenue in the table above. Any revenue on trades that have not yet settled is included as a component of due to or due from brokers, dealers, and clearing organizations.

9. COLLATERALIZED SECURITIES TRANSACTIONS

Securities purchased under agreements to resell (“reverse repurchase agreements” or “receivables under resale agreements”) or sales of securities under agreements to repurchase (“repurchase agreements”), principally U.S. government and federal agency obligations and MBS, are treated as collateralized financing transactions and are recorded at their contracted resale or repurchase amounts plus accrued interest. The resulting interest income and expense are included in net trading in the consolidated statements of operations.

In the case of reverse repurchase agreements, the Company generally takes possession of securities as collateral. Likewise, in the case of repurchase agreements, the Company is required to provide the counterparty with securities.

In certain cases a repurchase agreement and a reverse repurchase agreement may be entered into with the same counterparty. If certain requirements are met, the offsetting provisions included in FASB ASC 210, Balance Sheet (“FASB ASC 210”), allow (but do not require) the reporting entity to net the asset and liability on the balance sheet. It is the Company’s policy to present the assets and liabilities on a gross basis even if the conditions described in offsetting provisions included in FASB ASC 210 are met. The primary requirement to present assets and liabilities on a net basis is to have a master netting agreement with the counterparty. Because the Company does not generally enter into repurchase agreements and reverse repurchase agreements with the same counterparties, it does not have master netting agreements in place.

The Company classifies reverse repurchase agreements as a separate line item within the assets section of the Company’s consolidated balance sheets. The Company classifies repurchase agreements as a separate line item within the liabilities section of the Company’s consolidated balance sheets.

In the case of reverse repurchase agreements, if the counterparty does not meet its contractual obligation to return securities used as collateral, or does not deposit additional securities or cash for margin when required, the Company may be exposed to the risk of reacquiring the securities or selling the securities at unfavorable market prices in order to satisfy its obligations to its customers or counterparties. The Company’s policy to control this risk is monitoring the market value of securities pledged or used as collateral on a daily basis and requiring adjustments in the event of excess market exposure.

In the case of repurchase agreements, if the counterparty makes a margin call and the Company is unable or unwilling to meet the margin call, the counterparty can sell the securities to repay the obligation. The Company is at risk that the counterparty may sell the securities at unfavorable market prices and the Company may sustain significant loss. The Company controls this risk by monitoring its liquidity position to ensure it has sufficient cash or liquid securities to meet margin calls.

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In the normal course of doing business, the Company enters into reverse repurchase agreements that permit it to re-pledge or resell the securities to others.

The Company enters into reverse repurchase agreements to acquire securities to cover short positions or as an investment. The Company enters into repurchase agreements to finance the Company’s securities positions held in inventory or to finance reverse repurchase agreements entered into as an investment.

At March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, the Company held reverse repurchase agreements of $101,416 and $70,110, respectively, and the fair value of securities received as collateral under reverse repurchase agreements was $105,804 and $73,382, respectively.

At March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, the Company had repurchase agreements of $101,580 and $70,273, respectively, and the fair value of securities pledged as collateral under repurchase agreements was $101,426 and $73,382, respectively. These amounts include collateral for reverse repurchase agreements that were re-pledged as collateral for repurchase agreements.

As of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, the Company’s reverse repurchase agreements and repurchase agreements were predominantly collateralized securities in the following asset classes: Agency Specified Pools, Agency Hybrid Arms, and Fixed Rate Agency CMOs.

10. OTHER ASSETS AND ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND OTHER LIABILITIES

Other assets at March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012 included:

	March 31, 2013		December 31, 2012
Prepaid expenses	$	3,184	$	2,329
Security deposits		2,742		2,755
Miscellaneous other assets		15		24
Furniture, equipment and leasehold improvements, net		2,427		2,273
Intangible assets		710		332
Equity method affiliates		2,734		1,910
Other assets	$	11,812	$	9,623

Accounts payable and other liabilities at March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012 included:

	March 31, 2013		December 31, 2012
Accounts payable	$	1,362	$	1,143
Rent payable		997		1,032
Accrued interest payable		524		308
Income and payroll taxes payable		2,359		3,011
Guarantee liability		1,084		1,084
Settlement payable		2,141		4,467
Deferred income		198		498
Mandatorily redeemable equity interests		—		86
Other general accrued expenses		1,895		1,451
Accounts payable and other liabilities	$	10,560	$	13,080

See note 13 regarding mandatorily redeemable equity interests. See note 17 regarding the settlement payable.

11. INVESTMENTS IN EQUITY METHOD AFFILIATES

The Company has several investments that are accounted for under the equity method. Equity method accounting requires that the Company record its investment on the consolidated balance sheets and recognize its share of the affiliate’s net income as earnings each year. Investment in equity method affiliates is included as a component of other assets on the Company’s consolidated balance sheets.

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The Company has certain equity method affiliates for which it has elected the fair value option. Those investees are excluded from the table below. Those investees are included as a component of other investments, at fair value in the consolidated balance sheets. All gains and losses (unrealized and realized) from securities classified as other investments, at fair value in the consolidated balance sheets are recorded as a component of principal transactions and other income in the consolidated statements of operations.

Effective in March 2013, the Company acquired 100% control of Star Asia Manager as a result of the Star Asia Manager Repurchase Transaction. See note 4. Prior to March 1, 2013, the Company accounted for its investment in Star Asia Manager under the equity method. Since March 1, 2013, the Company has included Star Asia Manager in its consolidated financial statements.

As of March 31, 2013, the Company had the following equity method investees (excluding equity method affiliates for which it had adopted the fair value option): (i) Deep Value GP; (ii) Deep Value GP II; (iii) Star Asia SPV; (iv) Star Asia Opportunity; (v) Star Asia Capital Management; (vi) SAA Manager; and (vii) SAP GP. During the three months ended March 31, 2013, the Company did not make an investment in SAP GP or recognize any income or loss under the equity method related to SAP GP. The following table summarizes the activity and the earnings of the Company’s equity method affiliates and includes the activity for Star Asia Manager during the period that the Company accounted for its investment in Star Asia Manager under the equity method.

INVESTMENT IN EQUITY METHOD AFFILIATES

(Dollars in Thousands)

	Investment in
	Star Asia Manager			Deep Value GP		Deep Value GP II			Star Asia SPV		Star Asia Opportunity			Star Asia Capital Management			SAA Manager			Total
Balance at January 1, 2013	$	547		$	7	$	39		$	1,395	$	22		$	(92	)	$	(8	)	$	1,910
Investments / advances		—			—		—			—		—			—			10			10
Acquisition (1)		(705	)		—		—			—		—			—			—			(705	)
Earnings / (loss) realized		158			—		(4	)		1,314		(6	)		34			23			1,519
Balance at March 31, 2013	$	—		$	7	$	35		$	2,709	$	16		$	(58	)	$	25		$	2,734

(1) See note 4.

The following table summarizes the combined financial information for all equity method investees, including equity method investees for which the fair value option was elected. This aggregated summarized financial data does not represent the Company’s proportionate share of equity method investees’ assets or earnings.

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SUMMARY DATA OF EQUITY METHOD INVESTEES

(unaudited)

(Dollars in Thousands)

	March 31, 2013		December 31, 2012
Total Assets	$	251,113	$	279,874
Liabilities	$	81,846	$	96,981
Equity attributable to the investees		169,008		182,277
Non-controlling interest		259		616
Liabilities & Equity	$	251,113	$	279,874

	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2013			2012
Net income / (loss)	$	(12,615	)	$	(15,885	)
Net income / (loss) attributable to the investees	$	(12,257	)	$	(15,570	)

See note 20 for information regarding transactions with the Company’s equity method investees.

12. DEBT

The Company had the following debt outstanding as of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively:

DETAIL OF DEBT

(Dollars in Thousands)

Description	Current Outstanding Par			March 31, 2013		December 31, 2012		Interest Rate Terms			Interest Rate at 03/31/2013			Maturity
Contingent convertible senior notes:
10.50% contingent convertible senior notes (the “New Notes”)	$	8,121		$	8,077	$	8,068		10.50	%		10.50	%	May 2014(1)
Junior subordinated notes:
Alesco Capital Trust I	$	28,125	(2)	$	10,310		10,189		4.28	%		4.28	%	July 2037
Sunset Financial Statutory Trust I		20,000	(2)		7,334		7,248		4.43	%		4.43	%	March 2035
		48,125	(2)		17,644		17,437
Subordinated notes payable	$	342			342		342		12.00	%(3)		12.00	%	June 2013 (4)
Star Asia Manager note payable	$	725			725		—		3.03	%		3.03	%	(5)
Total				$	26,788	$	25,847

(1) Represents the holder’s earliest put date and the Company’s earliest redemption date. The contractual maturity for the New Notes is May 2027.

The Company may redeem all or part of the $8,121 aggregate principal amount of the New Notes for cash on or after May 20, 2014, at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the New Notes, plus accrued and unpaid interest and additional interest, if any, to, but excluding, the repurchase date. The holders of the New Notes may require the Company to repurchase all or a portion of the New Notes for cash on May 15, 2014; May 15, 2017; and May 15,

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2022 for a repurchase price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the New Notes, plus accrued and unpaid interest and additional interest, if any, to, but excluding, the repurchase date. The holders of the New Notes are required to provide notice to the Company of their plan to redeem the New Notes at any time during the 30 days prior to May 15, 2014; May 15, 2017; and May 15, 2022.

(2) The outstanding par represents the total par amount of the junior subordinated notes held by two separate VIE trusts. The Company does not consolidate these trusts. The Company holds $1,489 par value of these junior subordinated notes, comprised of $870 par value of junior subordinated notes related to Alesco Capital Trust I and $619 par value of junior subordinated notes related to Sunset Financial Statutory Trust I. These notes have a carrying value of $0. Therefore, the net par value held by third parties is $48,125.

(3) Comprised of 9% paid currently and 3% paid in kind.

(4) The subordinated notes payable will mature on June 20, 2013.

(5) The Star Asia Manager note payable has no stated maturity date. See description of payment terms below.

Refer to note 17 to the Company’s consolidated financial statements included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012 for a discussion of the Company’s debt.

In connection with the Star Asia Manager Repurchase Transaction in March 2013, Star Asia Manager had paid cash of $425 and issued to Mercury a note payable in the principal amount of $725. See notes 4 and 11. Under the note payable, interest accrues on the unpaid balance of the principal amount at a floating rate equal to three-month LIBOR plus 2.75% per annum. Payments will be made quarterly in an amount equal to 50% of cash available for distribution as defined in the note payable agreement. The Star Asia Manager note payable is pre-payable without penalty and has no stated maturity date.

13. REDEEMABLE NON-CONTROLLING INTEREST (TEMPORARY EQUITY) AND MANDATORILY REDEEMABLE EQUITY INTERESTS

Redeemable Non-Controlling Interest

The redeemable non-controlling interest represents the equity interests of PrinceRidge which are not owned by the Company. The members of PrinceRidge have the right to withdraw from PrinceRidge and require PrinceRidge to redeem the interests for cash over a contractual payment period. The Company accounts for these interests as temporary equity under Accounting Series Release 268 (“ASR 268”). These interests are shown outside of the permanent equity of IFMI in its consolidated balance sheet as redeemable non-controlling interests.

During the three months ended March 31, 2012, the Company reclassified $5,886 from redeemable non-controlling interest to mandatorily redeemable equity interests on its consolidated balance sheets due to partnership withdrawals from PrinceRidge. In addition, PrinceRidge purchased $43 of non-controlling interest for cash during the three months ended March 31, 2012 from an existing partner.

During the three months ended March 31, 2013, the Company purchased $317 of non-controlling interest for cash from existing partners.

Mandatorily Redeemable Equity Interests

Per the terms of the operating agreement, PrinceRidge must redeem a withdrawing partner’s equity interests over a period of time of up to two to five years. The amount actually due to a withdrawing partner will fluctuate over time based on the operating results of PrinceRidge. The carrying value of the liability owed to a withdrawing partner will be recorded at the amount owed as of each balance sheet date. Any increases or decreases in the amount owed will be recorded as interest income or expense and will be included in the non-operating section of the consolidated statement of operations.

During the three months ended March 31, 2013, the Company distributed cash of $86 to the holders of mandatorily redeemable equity interests. As of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, the mandatorily redeemable equity interests totaled $0 and $86, respectively. See note 10.

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14. PERMANENT EQUITY

Stockholders’ Equity

Common Equity: The following table reflects the activity for the three months ended March 31, 2013 related to the number of shares of unrestricted common stock that the Company had issued as of March 31, 2013:

	Common Stock Shares
Balance at December 31, 2012		10,794,725
Shares issued in connection with the redemption of Operating LLC units		186,339
Vesting of shares		503,948
Balance at March 31, 2013		11,485,012

In connection with the acquisition of JVB Holdings in January 2011, the Company issued 559,020 restricted units of the Operating LLC to certain of the former owners of JVB Holdings who remained employees of JVB Holdings. As of December 31, 2012, there were 372,681 restricted units outstanding. These units vest over a three year period (of which two of the three years have elapsed) and are treated as compensation for future service. In January 2013, 186,339 restricted units of the Operating LLC vested, and the holders of these vested Operating LLC membership units elected to redeem these units. The Company, at its discretion, issued 186,339 shares of IFMI common stock to the JVB Holdings sellers in exchange for these vested membership units. As of March 31, 2013, there were 186,342 restricted units outstanding.

Acquisition and Surrender of Additional Units of the Operating LLC, net: Effective January 1, 2011, IFMI and the Operating LLC entered into a Unit Issuance and Surrender Agreement (the “UIS Agreement”) which was approved by IFMI’s Board of Directors and the board of managers of the Operating LLC. In an effort to maintain a 1:1 ratio of IFMI’s common stock to the number of membership units IFMI holds in the Operating LLC, the UIS Agreement calls for the issuance of additional membership units of the Operating LLC to IFMI when IFMI issues its common stock to employees under existing equity compensation plans. In certain cases, the UIS Agreement calls for IFMI to surrender units to the Operating LLC when certain restricted shares are forfeited by the employee or repurchased.

During the three months ended March 31, 2013, IFMI received (net of surrenders) 524,553 units of the Operating LLC. The following table displays the amount of units received by IFMI pursuant to the UIS Agreement and as a result of the vesting and redemption of membership units of the Operating LLC by certain former owners of JVB Holdings for IFMI common stock as discussed above.

	Operating LLC Membership Units
Units related to UIS Agreement		338,214
Units received from certain former owners of JVB Holdings		186,339
Total		524,553

The Company recognized a net increase in additional paid in capital of $598 and a net increase in accumulated other comprehensive loss of $23 with an offsetting decrease in non-controlling interest of $575 in connection with the acquisition and surrender of additional units of the Operating LLC. The following schedule presents the effects of changes in IFMI’s ownership interest in the Operating LLC on the equity attributable to IFMI:

	March 31, 2013			March 31, 2012
Net income / (loss) attributable to IFMI	$	(4,500	)	$	(3,859	)
Transfers (to) from the non-controlling interest:
Increase in IFMI’s paid in capital for the acquisition / (surrender) of additional units of consolidated subsidiary, net		598			664
Changes from net income / (loss) attributable to IFMI and transfers (to) from non-controlling interest	$	(3,902	)	$	(3,195	)

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15 . NET CAPITAL REQUIREMENTS

The U.S. broker-dealer subsidiaries of the Company are subject to the net capital provision of Rule 15c3-1 under the Exchange Act, which requires the maintenance of minimum net capital, as defined therein. As of March 31, 2013, the Company had the following two U.S. broker-dealers: JVB and CCPR.

As of March 31, 2013, JVB’s adjusted net capital was $10,655, which exceeded the minimum requirements by $10,543. As of March 31, 2013, CCPR had net capital of $14,060, which exceeded the minimum requirements by $13,810.

CCFL, a subsidiary of the Company regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (formerly known as the Financial Services Authority) in the United Kingdom, is subject to the net liquid capital provision of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000, GENPRU 2.140R to 2.1.57R, relating to financial prudence with regards to the European Investment Services Directive and the European Capital Adequacy Directive, which requires the maintenance of minimum liquid capital, as defined therein. As of March 31, 2013, the total minimum required net liquid capital was $2,572, and net liquid capital in CCFL was $4,286, which exceeded the minimum requirements by $1,714 and was in compliance with the net liquid capital provisions.

16. EARNINGS / (LOSS) PER COMMON SHARE

The following table presents a reconciliation of basic and diluted earnings / (loss) per common share for the periods indicated.

EARNINGS / (LOSS) PER COMMON SHARE

(Dollars in Thousands, except share or per share information)

	Three months ended March 31,
	2013			2012
Net income / (loss) attributable to IFMI	$	(4,500	)	$	(3,859	)
Add / (deduct): Income / (loss) attributable to the non-controlling interest attributable to Operating LLC membership units exchangeable into IFMI shares (1)		(2,091	)		(1,902	)
Add / (deduct): Adjustment (2)		(14	)		(26	)
Net income / (loss) on a fully converted basis	$	(6,605	)	$	(5,787	)
Weighted average common shares outstanding—Basic		11,350,713			10,443,752
Unrestricted Operating LLC membership units exchangeable into IFMI shares (1)		5,324,090			5,252,002
Weighted average common shares outstanding—Diluted (3)		16,674,803			15,695,754
Net income / (loss) per common share—Basic	$	(0.40	)	$	(0.37	)
Net income / (loss) per common share—Diluted	$	(0.40	)	$	(0.37	)

(1) The Operating LLC membership units not held by IFMI (that is, those held by the non-controlling interest for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012) may be redeemed and exchanged into shares of the Company on a one-to-one basis. The 4,983,557 Operating LLC membership units held by Mr. Daniel G. Cohen are redeemable at Mr. Cohen’s option, at any time on or after January 1, 2014, for (i) cash in an amount equal to the average of the per share closing prices of the Company’s Common Stock for the ten consecutive trading days immediately preceding the date the Company receives Mr. Cohen’s redemption notice, or (ii) at the Company’s option, one share of the Company’s Common Stock, subject, in each case, to appropriate adjustment upon the occurrence of an issuance of additional shares of the Company’ Common Stock as a dividend or other distribution on the Company’s outstanding Common Stock, or a further subdivision or combination of the outstanding shares of the Company’s Common Stock. The 340,533 Operating LLC membership units held by other members of the Operating LLC have the same redemption rights as described above except that the members holding these units may elect to redeem their shares at any time. These units are not included in the computation of basic earnings per share. These units enter into the computation of diluted net income / (loss) per common share when the effect is dilutive using the if-converted method.

(2) An adjustment is included for the following: (i) if the Operating LLC membership units had been converted at the beginning of the period, the Company would have incurred a higher income tax expense or realized a higher income tax benefit, as applicable; and (ii) to adjust the non-controlling interest amount to be consistent with the weighted average share calculation.

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(3) Due to the net loss for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012, the weighted average shares calculation excluded (i) restricted Operating LLC membership units of 23,648 and 23,256 for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively; (ii) restricted units of IFMI Common Stock of 109,101 and 5,107 for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively; and (iii) restricted shares of IFMI Common Stock of 185,141 and 12,945 for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

17. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Legal and Regulatory Proceedings

The Company was named in litigation commenced in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York on June 29, 2012, under the caption U.S. Bank National Association v. Institutional Financial Markets, Inc. The plaintiff, U.S. Bank, alleges breach of contract respecting certain fees allegedly owing to U.S. Bank, as Trustee, in connection with the issuance of trust preferred securities, seeking damages and a declaration that the Company must make certain future fee payments. The Company filed a motion to dismiss the complaint in lieu of an answer on October 26, 2012. U.S. Bank filed its response to the motion on November 26, 2012. The court has not yet ruled on the motion. The Company intends to defend the action vigorously.

In addition to the matters set forth above, the Company is a party to various routine legal proceedings and regulatory inquiries arising out of the ordinary course of the Company’s business. Management believes that the results of these routine legal proceedings and regulatory matters will not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial condition, or on the Company’s operations and cash flows. However, the Company cannot estimate the legal fees and expenses to be incurred in connection with these routine matters and, therefore, is unable to determine whether these future legal fees and expenses will have a material impact on the Company’s operations and cash flows. It is the Company’s policy to expense legal and other fees as incurred.

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Alesco XIV Guarantee

AFN invested in a CDO (Alesco XIV) in which Assured Guaranty (“Assured”) was providing credit support to the senior interests in securitizations. Alesco XIV made a loan (the “Guaranteed Loan”) to a particular borrower and AFN entered into an arrangement with Assured whereby AFN agreed to make payments to Assured upon the occurrence of both (i) a loss on the Guaranteed Loan; and (ii) a loss suffered by Assured on its overall credit support arrangement to Alesco XIV security holders. This arrangement is accounted for as a guarantee by the Company. At the Merger Date, the Company recorded a liability of $1,084 related to this arrangement which is included in accounts payable and other liabilities in the Company’s consolidated balance sheet and has remained unchanged. This amount does not represent the expected loss; rather it represents the Company’s estimate of the fair value of its guarantee (i.e. the amount it would have to pay a third party to assume this obligation). This arrangement is being accounted for as a guarantee. The value will be adjusted under certain limited circumstances such as: (i) when the guarantee is extinguished or (ii) if payment of amounts under the guarantee become probable and estimable. The maximum potential loss to the Company on this arrangement is $8,750. Under certain circumstances, Assured can require the Company to post liquid collateral.

Accumulated Dividends and Dividend Equivalents on Restricted Stock and Restricted Units

From time to time, the Company has granted restricted stock and restricted units that are entitled to receive dividends or dividend equivalents as and when such dividends or dividend equivalents are declared and paid by the Company; provided, however, that the cash dividends or dividend equivalents on such restricted stock or restricted units are held by the Company until the period of forfeiture lapses and forfeited if the underlying restricted shares or restricted units are forfeited. The Company’s potential liability, assuming the restricted stock or restricted units were to vest as of March 31, 2013, is approximately $105.

18. SEGMENT AND GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION

Segment Information

The Company operates within three business segments: Capital Markets, Asset Management, and Principal Investing. See note 1.

The Company’s business segment information for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012 was prepared using the following methodologies and generally represents the information that is relied upon by management in its decision making processes:

(a) Revenues and expenses directly associated with each business segment are included in determining net income / (loss) by segment.

(b) Indirect expenses (such as general and administrative expenses including executive and indirect overhead costs) not directly associated with specific business segments are not allocated to the business segments’ statements of operations. Accordingly, the Company presents segment information consistent with internal management reporting. See note (1) in the table below for more detail on unallocated items. The following tables present the financial information for the Company’s segments for the periods indicated.

Beginning with the fourth quarter of 2012, the Company reclassified the investment in certain equity method affiliates as well as the income / (loss) from these equity method affiliates from the Principal Investing business segment to the Asset Management business segment. Relevant prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation.

As of and for the three months ended March 31, 2013	Capital Markets			Asset Management			Principal Investing			Segment Total			Unallocated (1)			Total
Summary statement of operations
Net trading	$	13,059		$	—		$	—		$	13,059		$	—		$	13,059
Asset management		—			4,762			—			4,762			—			4,762
New issue and advisory		995			—			—			995			—			995
Principal transactions and other income		55			510			(5,355	)		(4,790	)		—			(4,790	)
Total revenues		14,109			5,272			(5,355	)		14,026			—			14,026
Total operating expenses		14,513			2,933			79			17,525			3,573			21,098
Operating income / (loss)		(404	)		2,339			(5,434	)		(3,499	)		(3,573	)		(7,072	)
Income / (loss) from equity method affiliates		—			211			1,308			1,519			—			1,519
Other non operating income / (expense)		(55	)		(3	)		—			(58	)		(971	)		(1,029	)
Income / (loss) before income taxes		(459	)		2,547			(4,126	)		(2,038	)		(4,544	)		(6,582	)
Income tax expense / (benefit)		(24	)		—			—			(24	)		36			12
Net income / (loss)		(435	)		2,547			(4,126	)		(2,014	)		(4,580	)		(6,594	)
Less: Net income / (loss) attributable to the non-controlling interest		(3	)		—			—			(3	)		(2,091	)		(2,094	)
Net income / (loss) attributable to IFMI	$	(432	)	$	2,547		$	(4,126	)	$	(2,011	)	$	(2,489	)	$	(4,500	)
Other statement of operations data:
Depreciation and amortization (included in total operating expense)	$	197		$	38		$	—		$	235		$	75		$	310
Balance sheet data:
Total assets (2) (3)	$	283,425		$	7,729		$	35,366		$	326,520		$	9,666		$	336,186
Investment in equity method affiliates (included in total assets)	$	—		$	9		$	2,725		$	2,734		$	—		$	2,734

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As of and for the three months ended March 31, 2012	Capital Markets			Asset Management		Principal Investing			Segment Total			Unallocated (1)			Total
Summary statement of operations
Net trading	$	17,691		$	—	$	—		$	17,691		$	—		$	17,691
Asset management		—			4,937		—			4,937			—			4,937
New issue and advisory		1,077			—		—			1,077			—			1,077
Principal transactions and other income		(27	)		160		(5,078	)		(4,945	)		—			(4,945	)
Total revenues		18,741			5,097		(5,078	)		18,760			—			18,760
Total operating expenses		18,870			1,080		81			20,031			3,932			23,963
Operating income / (loss)		(129	)		4,017		(5,159	)		(1,271	)		(3,932	)		(5,203	)
Income / (loss) from equity method affiliates		—			341		175			516			—			516
Other non operating income / (expense)		65			—		—			65			(1,277	)		(1,212	)
Income / (loss) before income taxes		(64	)		4,358		(4,984	)		(690	)		(5,209	)		(5,899	)
Income tax expense / (benefit)		—			—		—			—			(9	)		(9	)
Net income / (loss)		(64	)		4,358		(4,984	)		(690	)		(5,200	)		(5,890	)
Less: Net income / (loss) attributable to the non-controlling interest		(129	)		—		—			(129	)		(1,902	)		(2,031	)
Net income / (loss) attributable to IFMI	$	65		$	4,358	$	(4,984	)	$	(561	)	$	(3,298	)	$	(3,859	)
Other statement of operations data:
Depreciation and amortization (included in total operating expense)	$	229		$	4	$	—		$	233		$	158		$	391
Balance sheet data:
Total assets (2) (3)	$	427,004		$	7,012	$	42,667		$	476,683		$	13,395		$	490,078
Investment in equity method affiliates (included in total assets)	$	—		$	697	$	5,101		$	5,798		$	—		$	5,798

(1) Unallocated includes certain expenses incurred by indirect overhead and support departments (such as the executive, finance, legal, information technology, human resources, risk, compliance, and other similar overhead and support departments). Some of the items not allocated include: (1) operating expenses (such as cash compensation and benefits, equity-based compensation expense, professional fees, travel and entertainment, consulting fees, and rent) related to support departments excluding certain departments that directly support the Capital Markets business segment; (2) interest expense on corporate debt; and (3) income taxes. Management does not consider these items necessary for an understanding of the operating results of these business segments and such amounts are excluded in business segment reporting to the Chief Operating Decision Maker.

(2) Unallocated assets primarily include (1) amounts due from related parties; (2) furniture and equipment, net; and (3) other assets that are not considered necessary for an understanding of business segment assets and such amounts are excluded in business segment reporting to the Chief Operating Decision Maker.

(3) Goodwill and intangible assets as of March 31, 2013 and 2012 are allocated to the Capital Markets and Asset Management business segments as indicated in the table listed below.

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As of March 31, 2013:

	Capital Markets		Asset Management			Principal Investing		Segment Total		Unallocated		Total
Goodwill	$	7,937	$	3,176		$	—	$	11,113	$	—	$	11,113
Intangible assets (included in other assets)	$	332	$	378	(1)	$	—	$	710	$	—	$	710

(1) See note 4 for a discussion about the intangible asset related to the acquisition of 100% control of Star Asia Manager.

As of March 31, 2012:

	Capital Markets		Asset Management		Principal Investing		Segment Total		Unallocated		Total
Goodwill	$	8,030	$	3,176	$	—	$	11,206		—	$	11,206
Intangible assets (included in other assets)	$	538	$	—	$	—	$	538		—	$	538

Geographic Information

The Company conducts its business activities through offices in the following locations: (1) United States; (2) United Kingdom and other; and (3) Asia. Total revenues by geographic area are summarized as follows:

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION

(Dollars in Thousands)

	Three months ended March 31,
	2013		2012
Total Revenues:
United States	$	11,397	$	17,113
United Kingdom & Other		2,356		1,647
Asia		273		—
Total	$	14,026	$	18,760

Long-lived assets attributable to an individual country, other than the United States, are not material.

19. SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW DISCLOSURE

Interest paid by the Company on its debt was $543 and $914 for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

The Company paid income taxes of $94 and $6 for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. The Company received no income tax refund for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

For the three months ended March 31, 2013, the Company had the following significant non-cash transactions that are not reflected on the statement of cash flows:

• The Company acquired additional units of the Operating LLC pursuant to the UIS Agreement and in connection with the redemption of vested Operating LLC units by IFMI. The Company recognized a net increase in additional paid-in capital of $598, a net increase of $23 in accumulated other comprehensive loss, and a decrease of $575 in non-controlling interest. See note 14.

• In connection with the Star Asia Manager Repurchase Transaction, the Company reclassified $705 from investment in equity method affiliates and re-allocated it to certain balance sheet accounts to reflect Star Asia Manager becoming a consolidated subsidiary of the Company. See note 4.

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For the three months ended March 31, 2012, the Company had the following significant non-cash transactions that are not reflected on the statement of cash flows:

• The Company recognized a net increase in additional paid-in capital of $664, a net increase of $22 in accumulated other comprehensive loss, and a decrease of $642 in non-controlling interest as a result of additional units of the Operating LLC issued to IFMI as a result of the UIS agreement and redemption of vested Operating LLC units by IFMI.

• The Company reclassified $5,886 from redeemable non-controlling interest to mandatorily redeemable equity interests in its consolidated balance sheets due to partnership withdrawals from PrinceRidge.

20. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

The Company has identified the following related party transactions for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012. The transactions are listed by related party and, unless otherwise noted in the text of the description, the amounts are disclosed in the tables at the end of this section.

A. Transactions between Star Asia Manager and the Company

Star Asia Manager serves as external manager of Star Asia and Star Asia SPV (see D-1 and D-4 listed below) and the Company owned 50% of Star Asia Manager prior to March 1, 2013. Following the Star Asia Manager Repurchase Transaction, the Company acquired 100% control of Star Asia Manager and included Star Asia Manager in its consolidated financial statements. See note 4 for a description of the Star Asia Manager Repurchase Transaction. Prior to March 1, 2013, Star Asia Manager had been identified as a related party because it was an equity method investee of the Company. The Company had recognized its share of the income or loss of Star Asia Manager as income or loss from equity method affiliates in the consolidated statements of operations during the pre-acquisition period. Income or loss recognized under the equity method is disclosed in the table at the end of this section.

B. Cohen Bros. Financial, LLC (“CBF”)

CBF has been identified as a related party because (i) CBF is a non-controlling interest of the Company and (ii) CBF is wholly owned by the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Company.

Beginning in October 2008, the Company began receiving a monthly advisory fee for consulting services provided by the Company to CBF. The Company stopped providing these services and stopped receiving this fee as of March 31, 2012. The fee was recognized as a component of asset management revenue in the consolidated statements of operations. This fee is disclosed as management fee revenue in the tables at the end of this section.

C. The Bancorp, Inc.

The Bancorp, Inc. (“TBBK”) is identified as a related party because TBBK’s Chairman is the Company Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.

TBBK maintained deposits for the Company in the amount of $72 and $36 as of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively. These amounts are not disclosed in the tables at the end of this section.

As part of the Company’s broker-dealer operations, the Company from time to time purchases securities from third parties and sells those securities to TBBK. The Company may purchase securities from TBBK and ultimately sell those securities to third parties. In either of the cases listed above, the Company includes the trading revenue earned (i.e. the gain or loss realized, or commission earned) by the Company for the entire transaction in the amounts disclosed as part of net trading in the table at the end of this section.

As of March 31, 2013, the Company had a repurchase agreement in the amount of $12,437 with TBBK as its counterparty. This is included as a component of securities sold under agreement to repurchase in the consolidated balance sheet.

D. Investment Vehicles and Other

The following are identified as related parties. Amounts with respect to the transactions identified below are summarized in a table at the end of this section.

1. Star Asia invests primarily in Asian commercial real estate structured finance products, including CMBS, corporate debt of REITs and real estate operating companies, B notes, mezzanine loans and other commercial real estate fixed income investments. As of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, the Company directly owned approximately 28% of Star Asia’s outstanding shares. Star Asia has been identified as a related party because in the absence of the fair value option of FASB

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ASC 825, Star Asia would be treated as an equity method affiliate, and because the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Company is a member of Star Asia’s board of directors. The Company has an investment in Star Asia. The Company, through Star Asia Manager, has an asset management contract with Star Asia. Dividends received from the Company’s investment in Star Asia are disclosed as part of dividend income in the tables at the end of this section. Gains or losses recognized from its investment are disclosed as part of gain / (loss) in the tables at the end of this section. Amounts earned from the management contract are disclosed as part of management fee revenue in the tables at the end of this section.

2. EuroDekania invests primarily in hybrid capital securities of European bank and insurance companies, CMBS, RMBS and widely syndicated leverage loans. EuroDekania’s investments are denominated in Euros or British Pounds Sterling. As of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, the Company directly owned approximately 10% of EuroDekania’s outstanding shares. EuroDekania has been identified as a related party because the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Company is a member of EuroDekania’s board of directors. The Company has a management contract with and an investment in EuroDekania. Dividends received from that investment are disclosed as part of dividend income in the tables at the end of this section. Gains or losses recognized from its investment are disclosed as part of the gain / (loss) in the tables at the end of this section. Amounts earned from its management contract are disclosed as part of management fee revenue in the tables at the end of this section.

3. The Deep Value GP and Deep Value GP II served as the general partners for the Deep Value funds. The Deep Value GP and the Deep Value GP II are collectively referred to as the “Deep Value GPs.” The Company owns 50% of the Deep Value GP and 40% of the Deep Value GP II. The Deep Value GP and the Deep Value GP II have been identified as related parties because the Deep Value GPs are equity method affiliates of the Company. Income or loss recognized under the equity method is disclosed in the table at the end of this section.

4. Star Asia SPV is a Delaware limited liability company formed in 2010. It was formed to create a pool of assets that would provide collateral to investors who participated in Star Asia’s 2010 rights offering. The investors in Star Asia’s rights offering also received equity interests in Star Asia SPV. Star Asia SPV purchased certain assets from Star Asia and the equity interest holders of Star Asia SPV receive investment returns on the assets held in the Star Asia SPV up to an agreed upon maximum. Returns above that agreed upon maximum are remitted back to Star Asia. The Company directly owned approximately 31% of Star Asia SPV’s outstanding shares as of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012. Star Asia SPV has been identified as a related party because it is an equity method investee of the Company. Income or loss recognized under the equity method is disclosed in the table at the end of this section.

5. Duart Capital is a Delaware limited liability company formed in 2010. The Company directly owned 20% of Duart Capital’s outstanding equity interests as of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012. Duart Capital has been identified as a related party because it is an equity method investee of the Company. Duart Capital also serves as the investment manager of the Duart Fund, which is a specialized deep value, public equity securities fund. The Company did not elect the fair value option for its investment in Duart Capital. The Company did not recognize any income or loss under the equity method for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012.

6. Star Asia Opportunity is a Delaware limited liability company formed in July 2011 to partially finance the acquisition of seven real estate properties in Japan. As of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, the Company directly owned approximately 28% of Star Asia Opportunity’s outstanding equity interests. Star Asia Opportunity has been identified as a related party because it is an equity method investee of the Company. The Company recognizes its share of the income or loss of Star Asia Opportunity as income or loss from equity method affiliates in the consolidated statements of operations. Income or loss recognized under the equity method is disclosed in the table at the end of this section.

7. Star Asia Capital Management serves as the external manager of Star Asia Opportunity (see D-6 listed above) and the Company owned 33% of Star Asia Capital Management as of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012. Star Asia Capital Management has been identified as a related party because it is an equity method investee of the Company. The Company recognizes its share of the income or loss of Star Asia Capital Management as income or loss from equity method affiliates in the consolidated statements of operations. Income or loss recognized under the equity method is disclosed in the table at the end of this section.

8. The Star Asia Special Situations Fund is a closed-end investment fund that primarily invests in real estate and securities backed by real estate in Japan and does not offer investor redemptions. As of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, the Company owned approximately 6% of the Star Asia Special Situations Fund. The Star Asia Special Situations Fund has been identified as a related party because in the absence of the fair value option of FASB ASC 825, the Company’s investment in the Star Asia Special Situations Fund would be treated as an equity method affiliate of the Company. Dividends received from that investment are disclosed as part of dividend income in the tables at the end of this section. Gains and losses recognized from its investment are disclosed as part of gain / (loss) in the tables at the end of this section.

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9. SAA Manager serves as the external manager of the Star Asia Special Situations Fund and the Company owned 33% of SAA Manager as of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012. SAA Manager has been identified as a related party because it is an equity method investee of the Company. The Company did not elect the fair value option for its investment in SAA Manager. Income or loss recognized under the equity method is disclosed in the table at the end of this section.

10. SAP GP serves as the general partner for the Star Asia Special Situations Fund and the Company owned 33% of SAP GP as of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012. SAP GP has been identified as a related party because it is an equity method investee of the Company. The Company did not elect the fair value option for its investment in SAP GP. Income or loss recognized under the equity method is disclosed in the table at the end of this section. Since its inception during the fourth quarter of 2012 and for the three months ended March 31, 2013, the Company had not made an investment or recognized any income or loss under the equity method.

The following tables display the routine intercompany transactions recognized in the statements of operations from the identified related parties during the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively, which are described above.

RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

Three months ended March 31, 2013

(Dollars in Thousands)

					Principal transactions and other income					Income /(loss) from equity method affiliates
	Management fee revenue		Net trading		Dividend income and other		Gain/ (Loss)
TBBK	$	—	$	26	$	—	$	—		$	—
Star Asia		277		—		—		(6,033	)		—
Star Asia Manager		—		—		—		—			158
Star Asia SPV		—		—		—		—			1,314
Star Asia Opportunity		—		—		—		—			(6	)
Star Asia Capital Management		—		—		—		—			34
Star Asia Special Situations Fund		—		—		—		43			—
SAA Manager		—		—		—		—			23
EuroDekania		—		—		—		340			—
Deep Value GPs		—		—		—		—			(4	)
Total	$	277	$	26	$	—	$	(5,650	)	$	1,519

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RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

Three months ended March 31, 2012

(Dollars in Thousands)

					Principal transactions and other income					Income / (loss) from equity method affiliates
	Management fee revenue		Net trading		Dividend income and other		Gain/ (Loss)
CBF	$	64	$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—
TBBK		—		35		—		—			—
Star Asia		—		—		—		(5,240	)		—
Star Asia Manager		—		—		—		—			274
Star Asia SPV		—		—		—		—			479
Star Asia Opportunity		—		—		—		—			(304	)
Star Asia Capital Management		—		—		—		—			66
EuroDekania		139		—		94		(22	)		—
Deep Value GPs		—		—		—		—			1
Total	$	203	$	35	$	94	$	(5,262	)	$	516

The following related party transactions are non-routine and are not included in the tables above.

E. Additional Investment in the Star Asia Special Situations Fund

During the three months ended March 31, 2013, the Company made an additional investment of $302 in the Star Asia Special Situations Fund. This investment extinguished the Company’s unfunded commitment as of December 31, 2012. See notes 6 and 7.

F. Directors and Employees

In addition to the employment agreements the Company has entered into with its Chairman and its Chief Financial Officer, the Company has entered into its standard indemnification agreement with each of its directors and executive officers.

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21. DUE FROM / DUE TO RELATED PARTIES

The following table summarizes the outstanding due from / to related parties. These amounts may result from normal operating advances or from timing differences between the transactions disclosed in note 20 and final settlement of those transactions in cash. All amounts are primarily non-interest bearing.

DUE FROM/DUE TO RELATED PARTIES

(Dollars in Thousands)

	March 31, 2013		December 31, 2012
Cohen Brothers Financial, LLC	$	88	$	90
Star Asia and related entities (1)		464		—
Star Asia Manager		—		98
Deep Value GP II		10		—
Employees		516		264
Total Due from Related Parties	$	1,078	$	452

(1) Related entities include Star Asia Capital Management and SAA Manager.

22. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

On May 9, 2013, the Company entered into definitive agreements with Mead Park Capital Partners LLC (“Mead Park Capital”) and CBF (an entity owned solely by Daniel G. Cohen), pursuant to which each will make investments in the Company, totaling $13,746 in the aggregate. Mead Park Capital is a vehicle advised by Mead Park Advisors LLC (“Mead Park”) (a registered investment advisor) and controlled by Jack J. DiMaio, CEO and founder of Mead Park. The investment and related actions were unanimously approved by the Company’s Board of Directors (with Daniel G. Cohen abstaining) following the recommendation of the Board’s Special Committee, which is comprised of three independent directors. The resulting share issuance is subject to shareholder approval and customary closing conditions. Shareholders representing approximately 52% of those eligible to vote have signed voting agreements in support of the transaction.

Under the terms of the definitive agreements, Mead Park Capital will purchase 1,949,167 shares of the Company’s common stock and CBF will purchase 800,000 shares of the Company’s common stock, in each case, at $2.00 per share for a combined investment of $5,498. In addition, Mead Park Capital will purchase a convertible promissory note in the aggregate principal amount of $5,848, which is convertible into 1,949,167 shares at $3.00 per share. CBF will purchase a convertible promissory note in the aggregate principal amount of $2,400, which is convertible into 800,000 shares at $3.00 per share. The convertible notes will have an 8.0% annual interest rate and will mature in five years following the date of their issuances.

Upon the closing of the transactions, Mr. DiMaio and Christopher Ricciardi, a partner in the adviser to Mead Park Capital and former President of IFMI, will join the Company’s Board of Directors. Mr. DiMaio will be named Chairman, and Mr. Cohen will be named Vice Chairman of the Board. In addition, IFMI’s Board of Directors will be reduced from ten to eight members.

In addition, Mr. Cohen will transition to President of IFMI’s European operations. The Board’s Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee is currently undertaking a search for a successor to Mr. Cohen as Chief Executive Officer. Until a successor is appointed, Mr. Cohen will remain as IFMI’s CEO.

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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS.

The following discussion and analysis of the consolidated financial condition and results of operations of Institutional Financial Markets, Inc. and its majority owned subsidiaries (collectively, “we,” “us,” “our,” or the “Company”) should be read in conjunction with the unaudited consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto appearing elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto appearing in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012.

“Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” is based on our consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The preparation of these financial statements requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, and related disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities. On a regular basis, we evaluate these estimates, including fair value of financial instruments. These estimates are based on historical experience and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results may differ from these estimates.

All amounts in this disclosure are in thousands (except share and per share data) unless otherwise noted.

Overview

We are a financial services company specializing in credit-related fixed income investments. We were founded in 1999 as an investment firm focused on small-cap banking institutions, but have grown to provide an expanding range of capital markets, investment banking, and asset management solutions to institutional investors, corporations, and other small broker dealers. We are organized into three business segments: Capital Markets, Asset Management, and Principal Investing.

• Capital Markets: Our Capital Markets business segment consists primarily of credit-related fixed income sales, trading, and financing, as well as new issue placements in corporate and securitized products, and advisory services. Our fixed income sales and trading group provides trade execution to corporate investors, institutional investors, and other smaller broker-dealers. We specialize in a variety of products, including but not limited to: corporate bonds and loans, ABS, MBS, CMBS, RMBS, CDOs, CLOs, CBOs, CMOs, municipal securities, TBAs, SBA loans, U.S. government bonds, U.S. government agency securities, brokered deposits and CDs for small banks, and hybrid capital of financial institutions including TruPS, whole loans, and other structured financial instruments. We also offer execution and brokerage services for equity products. We had offered execution and brokerage services for equity derivative products until December 31, 2012, when we sold our equity derivatives brokerage business to a newly formed entity owned by two of our former employees. See note 5 to the Company’s consolidated financial statements included in the Company’s Annual Report of Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012. We carry out our capital market activities primarily through our subsidiaries: JVB and PrinceRidge in the United States, and CCFL in Europe.

• Asset Management: Our Asset Management business segment manages assets within CDOs, permanent capital vehicles, managed accounts, and investment funds (collectively, “Investment Vehicles”). A CDO is a form of secured borrowing. The borrowing is secured by different types of fixed income assets such as corporate or mortgage loans or bonds. The borrowing is in the form of a securitization, which means that the lenders are actually investing in notes backed by the assets. In the event of default, the lenders will have recourse only to the assets securing the loan. Our Asset Management business segment includes our fee-based asset management operations, which include on-going base and incentive management fees. As of March 31, 2013, we had approximately $6.2 billion in AUM of which 96%, or $6.0 billion, was in CDOs.

• Principal Investing: Our Principal Investing business segment is comprised primarily of our investments in Investment Vehicles we manage, as well as investments in structured products, and the related gains and losses that they generate.

We generate our revenue by business segment primarily through:

Capital Markets:

• our trading activities, which include execution and brokerage services, securities lending activities, riskless trading activities, as well as gains and losses (unrealized and realized) and income and expense earned on securities classified as trading;

• new issue and advisory revenue comprised of (a) origination fees for corporate debt issues originated by us; (b) revenue from advisory services; and (c) new issue revenue associated with arranging and placing the issuance of newly created debt, equity, and hybrid financial instruments;

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Asset Management:

• asset management fees for our on-going asset manager services provided to various Investment Vehicles, which may include fees both senior and subordinate to the securities issued by the Investment Vehicle;

• incentive management fees earned based on the performance of the various Investment Vehicles; and

• income or loss from equity method affiliates

Principal Investing:

• gains and losses (unrealized and realized) and income and expense earned on securities, primarily in investments in Investment Vehicles we manage, classified as other investments, at fair value; and

• income or loss from equity method affiliates.

Business Environment

Our business is materially affected by economic conditions in the financial markets, political conditions, broad trends in business and finance, changes in volume and price levels of securities transactions, and changes in interest rates, all of which can affect our profitability and are unpredictable and beyond our control. These factors may affect the financial decisions made by investors, including their level of participation in the financial markets. Severe market fluctuations or weak economic conditions could continue to reduce our trading volume and revenues and adversely affect our profitability.

The markets remain uneven and vulnerable to changes in investor sentiment. We believe the general business environment will continue to be challenging for the remainder of 2013.

A portion of our revenues is generated from net trading activity. We engage in proprietary trading for our own account, provide securities financing for our customers, as well as execute “riskless” trades with a customer order in hand resulting in limited market risk to us. The inventory of securities held for our own account, as well as held to facilitate customer trades, and our market making activities are sensitive to market movements.

A portion of our revenues is generated from new issue and advisory engagements. The fees charged and volume of these engagements are sensitive to the overall business environment.

A portion of our revenues is generated from management fees. Our ability to charge management fees and the amount of those fees is dependent upon the underlying investment performance and stability of the Investment Vehicles. If these types of investments do not provide attractive returns to investors, the demand for such instruments will likely fall, thereby reducing our opportunity to earn new management fees or maintain existing management fees. Approximately 96% of our existing AUM are CDOs. The creation of CDOs and permanent capital vehicles has depended upon a vibrant securitization market. Since 2008, volumes within the securitization market have dropped significantly and have not recovered since that time. Consequently, we have been unable to complete a new securitization since 2008.

A portion of our revenues is generated from our principal investing activities. Therefore, our revenues are impacted by the underlying operating results of these investments. As of March 31, 2013, we had $32,638 of other investments, at fair value representing our principal investment portfolio. Of this amount, $32,212, or 99%, was comprised of investments in four separate investment funds and permanent capital vehicles: Star Asia, EuroDekania, Tiptree, and the Star Asia Special Situations Fund. Furthermore, the investment in Star Asia is our largest single principal investment and, as of March 31, 2013, had a fair value of $24,136, representing 74% of the total amount of other investments, at fair value. Star Asia seeks to invest in Asian commercial real estate structured finance products, including CMBS, corporate debt of REITs and real estate operating companies, whole loans, mezzanine loans, and other commercial real estate fixed income investments, and in real property located in Japan. Therefore, our results of operations and financial condition will be significantly impacted by the financial results of these investments and, in the case of Star Asia, the Japanese real estate market in general.

Margin Pressures in Corporate Bond Brokerage Business

Performance in the financial services industry in which we operate is highly correlated to the overall strength of the economy and financial market activity. Overall market conditions are a product of many factors beyond our control and can be unpredictable. These factors may affect the financial decisions made by investors, including the level of participation in the financial markets. In turn, these decisions may affect our business results. With respect to financial market activity, our profitability is sensitive to a variety of factors including the volatility of the equity and fixed income markets, the level and shape of the various yield curves, and the volume and value of trading in securities.

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Since 2010, both margins and volumes in certain products and markets within the corporate bond brokerage business have decreased materially as competition has increased and general market activity has declined. Further, we continue to expect that competition will increase over time, resulting in continued margin pressure.

Our response to this margin compression has included: (i) building a diversified securitized product trading platform; (ii) expanding our European capital markets business; (iii) acquiring new product lines; and (iv) monitoring our fixed costs. During the second half of 2012, we undertook cost-cutting initiatives by merging support functionality among and across many of our subsidiaries and business lines. However, there can be no certainty that these efforts will be sufficient. If insufficient, we will likely see a decline in profitability.

Legislation Affecting the Financial Services Industry

On July 21, 2010, the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (the “Dodd-Frank Act”) was signed into law. The Dodd-Frank Act contains a variety of provisions designed to regulate financial markets, including credit and derivative transactions. Many aspects of the Dodd-Frank Act are subject to rulemaking that will take effect over the next several years, thus making it difficult to assess the impact on the financial industry, including us, at this time. The Dodd-Frank Act establishes enhanced compensation and corporate governance oversight for the financial services industry, provides a specific framework for payment, clearing and settlement regulation, and empowers the SEC to adopt regulations requiring new fiduciary duties and other more stringent regulation of broker-dealers, investment companies, and investment advisers. We will continue to monitor all applicable developments in the implementation of the Dodd-Frank Act and expect to adapt successfully to any new applicable legislative and regulatory requirements.

Recent Events

Investment by Mead Park Capital and CBF

On May 9, 2013, the Company entered into definitive agreements with Mead Park Capital Partners LLC (“Mead Park Capital”) and CBF, pursuant to which each will make investments in the Company, totaling $13,746 in the aggregate. See note 22 to our consolidated financial statements included in Item 1 in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

Acquisition of 100% Control of Star Asia Manager

Effective March 1, 2013, Star Asia Manager repurchased its outstanding equity units held by Star Asia Mercury LLC (formerly, Mercury Partners, LLC) (“Mercury”). Star Asia Manager repurchased the units from Mercury for $425 in cash and a note payable of $725. Under the note payable, interest accrues at a variable rate and there is no stated maturity date. This agreement between Star Asia Manager and Mercury is referred to herein as the “Star Asia Manager Repurchase Transaction.”

Prior to the Star Asia Manager Repurchase Transaction, we owned 50% of the voting interests in Star Asia Manager and Mercury owned 50%. We accounted for its investment under the equity method of accounting. As a result of the Star Asia Manager Repurchase Transaction, we obtained 100% voting control of Star Asia Manager. Because the transaction resulted in us obtaining control, we accounted for the transaction as a business combination as called for under ASC 805. Subsequent to the Star Asia Manager Repurchase Transaction, we included Star Asia Manager in our consolidated financial statements.

See notes 4, 11, and 12 to our consolidated financial statements included in Item 1 in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

Consolidated Results of Operations

The following section provides a comparative discussion of our consolidated results of operations for the specified periods. The period-to-period comparisons of financial results are not necessarily indicative of future results.

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Three Months Ended March 31, 2013 Compared to the Three Months Ended March 31, 2012

The following table sets forth information regarding our consolidated results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012.

INSTITUTIONAL FINANCIAL MARKETS, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(Dollars in Thousands)

(Unaudited)

	Three months ended March 31,						Favorable/ (Unfavorable)
	2013			2012			$ Change			% Change
Revenues
Net trading	$	13,059		$	17,691		$	(4,632	)		(26	)%
Asset management		4,762			4,937			(175	)		(4	)%
New issue and advisory		995			1,077			(82	)		(8	)%
Principal transactions and other income		(4,790	)		(4,945	)		155			(3	)%
Total revenues		14,026			18,760			(4,734	)		(25	)%
Operating expenses
Compensation and benefits		13,497			16,274			2,777			17	%
Business development, occupancy, equipment		1,455			1,174			(281	)		(24	)%
Subscriptions, clearing, and execution		2,317			3,073			756			25	%
Professional fees and other operating		3,519			3,051			(468	)		(15	)%
Depreciation and amortization		310			391			81			21	%
Total operating expenses		21,098			23,963			2,865			12	%
Operating income / (loss)		(7,072	)		(5,203	)		(1,869	)		(36	)%
Non operating income / (expense)
Interest expense, net		(1,029	)		(1,215	)		186			15	%
Gain on repurchase of debt		—			3			(3	)		(100	)%
Income / (loss) from equity method affiliates		1,519			516			1,003			194	%
Income / (loss) before income tax expense / (benefit)		(6,582	)		(5,899	)		(683	)		(12	)%
Income tax expense / (benefit)		12			(9	)		(21	)		(233	)%
Net income / (loss)		(6,594	)		(5,890	)		(704	)		(12	)%
Less: Net income / (loss) attributable to the non-controlling interest		(2,094	)		(2,031	)		63			3	%
Net income / (loss) attributable to IFMI	$	(4,500	)	$	(3,859	)	$	(641	)		(17	)%

Revenues

Revenues decreased by $4,734, or 25%, to $14,026 for the three months ended March 31, 2013 from $18,760 for the three months ended March 31, 2012. As discussed in more detail below, the change was comprised of decreases of $4,632 in net trading, $175 in asset management revenue and $82 in new issue and advisory revenue, partially offset by an increase of $155 in principal transactions and other income.

Net Trading

Net trading revenue decreased by $4,632, or 26%, to $13,059 for the three months ended March 31, 2013 from $17,691 for the three months ended March 31, 2012.

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The following table provides detail on net trading revenue by operation.

	March 31, 2013		March 31, 2012		Change
JVB	$	5,428	$	6,590	$	(1,162	)
PrinceRidge and other capital markets		6,841		10,509		(3,668	)
CCFL		790		592		198
Total	$	13,059	$	17,691	$	(4,632	)

The decline in revenue in JVB was primarily due to the decline in trading revenue earned in the following asset classes: CMOs, corporate bonds, agency securities, treasury securities, and municipal bonds. The decline in PrinceRidge and other capital markets was primarily due to lower trading revenue earned in the equity derivatives product trading of $2,633 as a result of the sale of that business in December 2012. The remaining decline was primarily due to decline in trading revenue in its high yield group. The increase in revenue in CCFL was primarily due to an increase in loan trading. CCFL began trading in this product during the fourth quarter of 2012.

Our net trading revenue includes unrealized gains on our trading investments, as of the applicable measurement date, that may never be realized due to changes in market or other conditions not in our control that may adversely affect the ultimate value realized from these investments. In addition, our net trading revenue also includes realized gains on certain proprietary trading positions. Our ability to derive trading gains from trading positions is subject to overall market conditions. Due to volatility and uncertainty in the capital markets, the net trading revenue recognized during the three months ended March 31, 2013, may not be indicative of future results. Furthermore, some of the assets included in the Investments-trading line of our consolidated balance sheets represent level 3 valuations within the FASB fair value hierarchy. Level 3 assets are carried at fair value based on estimates derived using internal valuation models and other estimates. See notes 6 and 7 to our consolidated financial statements included in Item 1 in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. The fair value estimates made by the Company may not be indicative of the final sale price at which these assets may be sold.

Asset Management

Assets Under Management

Our assets under management, or AUM, equals the sum of: (1) the gross assets included in CDOs that we have sponsored and manage; plus (2) the NAV of the permanent capital vehicles and investment funds we manage; plus (3) the NAV of other accounts we manage.

Our calculation of AUM may differ from the calculations used by other asset managers and, as a result, this measure may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other asset managers. This definition of AUM is not necessarily identical to a definition of AUM that may be used in our management agreements.

ASSETS UNDER MANAGEMENT

(dollars in thousands)

	As of March 31,				As of December 31,
	2013		2012		2012		2011
Company sponsored CDOs	$	5,981,035	$	7,565,084	$	6,051,678	$	7,859,755
Permanent capital vehicles		124,921		151,953		145,326		169,237
Investment funds		85,342		—		84,659		—
Managed accounts (1)		46,024		41,135		43,924		33,644
Assets under management (2)	$	6,237,322	$	7,758,172	$	6,325,587	$	8,062,636
Average assets under management—company sponsored CDOs	$	6,020,412	$	7,650,978	$	6,559,087	$	8,835,773

(1) Represents client funds managed pursuant to separate account arrangements.

(2) AUM for company sponsored CDOs, permanent capital vehicles, investment funds, and other managed accounts represents total AUM at the end of the period indicated.

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Asset management fees decreased by $175, or 4%, to $4,762 for the three months ended March 31, 2013 from $4,937 for the three months ended March 31, 2012, as discussed in more detail below. The following table provides a more detailed comparison of the two periods:

ASSET MANAGEMENT

(dollars in thousands)

	March 31, 2013		March 31, 2012		Change
CDOs and related service agreements	$	4,101	$	4,508	$	(407	)
Other		661		429		232
Total	$	4,762	$	4,937	$	(175	)

CDOs

Asset management revenue from company-sponsored CDOs decreased by $407 to $4,101 for the three months ended March 31, 2013 from $4,508 for the three months ended March 31, 2012. The following table summarizes the periods presented by asset class:

FEES EARNED BY ASSET CLASS

(dollars in thousands)

	March 31, 2013		March 31, 2012		Change
TruPS and insurance company debt—U.S.	$	2,409	$	2,883	$	(474	)
High grade and mezzanine ABS		247		488		(241	)
TruPS and insurance company debt—Europe		655		705		(50	)
Broadly syndicated loans—Europe		790		432		358
Total	$	4,101	$	4,508	$	(407	)

On July 29, 2010, we entered into a Master Transaction Agreement (the “Master Transaction Agreement”) pursuant to which we sold to a third party collateral management rights and responsibilities arising after the sale relating to the Alesco X through XVII securitizations. In connection with the Master Transaction Agreement, we entered into a three-year Services Agreement (the “Services Agreement”) under which we provided certain services to the third party purchaser. $4,664 of the cash received up front was recognized as deferred revenue and was amortized into revenue over the life of the Services Agreement. In addition, the Master Transaction Agreement calls for additional incentive payments to be made to us on a quarterly basis through February 23, 2017 if the management fees earned by the third party exceed certain thresholds. The assets of the Alesco X through XVII securitizations are not included in our AUM disclosed in the table above as we are no longer the manager. However, we continued to generate revenue through the Services Agreement related to these securitizations through February 2013 when the Services Agreement expired by its terms.

Asset management fees for TruPS and insurance company debt of United States companies decreased primarily because the Services Agreement expired in February 2013. This decrease was partially offset by the average AUM in this asset class increasing as a result of an increase in performing collateral as the result of certain securities that were previously exercising their deferral option that are now paying interest currently.

During the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012, we recognized $1,157 and $1,627, respectively, in revenue for the Alesco X through XVII securitizations that is included in the TruPS and insurance company debt—U.S. in the table above. Of these amounts, $185 and $168 represent incentive payments received from the third party under the Master Transaction Agreement during the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. As of March 31, 2013, we have the potential to earn additional incentive payments (through February of 2017) if certain performance hurdles are met. Beginning in March 2013, with the exception of potential incentive payments, the Company stopped recognizing revenue from the Alesco X through XVII securitizations.

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Substantially all of our TruPS trusts (both for the U.S. and Europe) have stopped paying subordinated management fees due to diversion of cash flow to pay down the senior notes of the securitization as a result of defaults within the securitization. In this case, we do not recognize revenue for unpaid subordinated fees. We will begin accruing the subordinated asset management fees again if payments resume and, in our estimate, continued payment by the trusts is reasonably assured. If payments resume in the future, but we are unsure of continued payment, we will recognize the subordinated asset management fee as payments are received and will not accrue the fee on a monthly basis. We do not anticipate that we will receive additional subordinated asset management fees in the near future.

Asset management fees for high grade and mezzanine ABS declined primarily because of the continued decline of the collateral balances due to defaults, and repayments of certain underlying assets, as well as the liquidation of certain CDOs.

Asset management fees for TruPS and insurance company debt of European companies decreased primarily due to the liquidation of one of our European deals during the third quarter of 2012, as well as the decline in the underlying collateral balances as a result of lower foreign exchanges rates, and the occurrence of prepayments and defaults.

Asset management fees for broadly syndicated European loans represent revenue from a single CLO. Prior to August 2012, we served only as the junior manager of this CLO and we shared the management fees evenly with the lead manager. In August 2012, we became lead manager (and remained as junior manager). Subsequent to becoming the lead manager, we earn all of the management fees related to this CLO. For the three months ended March 31, 2013, $395 represented fees earned as lead manager. The remaining amount for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and the full amount for the three months ended March 31, 2012 represented fees earned as junior manager.

Other

Our asset management revenue from other was comprised of fees from permanent capital vehicles and separate accounts and other managed accounts.

	March 31, 2013		March 31, 2012		Change
Separate accounts and other	$	661	$	429	$	232
Total	$	661	$	429	$	232

The net increase of $232 from separate accounts and other was primarily comprised of (a) a net increase of $138 relating to certain permanent capital vehicles including asset management revenue related to Star Asia Finance as a result of us acquiring 100% control of Star Asia Manager in March 2013 and the inclusion of Star Asia Manager’s results in our consolidated statement of operations, and (b) an increase in fees earned primarily from other managed accounts of $94.

New Issue and Advisory Revenue

New issue and advisory revenue decreased by $82, or 8%, to $995 for the three months ended March 31, 2013 as compared to $1,077 for the three months ended March 31, 2012.

Our revenue earned from new issue and advisory has been, and we expect will continue to be, volatile. We earn revenue from a limited number of engagements. Therefore, a small change in the number of engagements can result in large fluctuations in the revenue recognized. Even if the number of engagements stays consistent, the average revenue per engagement can fluctuate considerably. Finally, our revenue is generally earned when an underlying transaction closes (rather than on a monthly or quarterly basis). Therefore, the timing of underlying transactions increases the volatility of our revenue recognition.

Principal Transactions and Other Income

Principal transactions and other income increased by $155 to a loss of $4,790 for the three months ended March 31, 2013, as compared to a loss of $4,945 for the three months ended March 31, 2012.

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Principal Transactions & Other Income

(dollars in thousands)

	March 31, 2013			March 31, 2012			Change
Change in fair value of other investments, at fair value	$	(5,398	)	$	(5,174	)	$	(224	)
Dividend, interest, and other income		608			229			379
Total	$	(4,790	)	$	(4,945	)	$	155

Change in fair value of other investments, at fair value

The decrease in the change in fair value of other investments of $224 was comprised of the following:

	March 31, 2013			March 31, 2012			Change
EuroDekania	$	340		$	(22	)	$	362
Star Asia		(6,033	)		(5,240	)		(793	)
Tiptree		—			117			(117	)
Star Asia Special Situations Fund		43			—			43
Other		252			(29	)		281
Total	$	(5,398	)	$	(5,174	)	$	(224	)

For the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012, the change in the value of our investment in EuroDekania was entirely comprised of the change in the underlying NAV of EuroDekania.

Star Asia is an investment fund that is exposed to changes in its value due to the performance of its underlying investments. The value of our investment in Star Asia has also been impacted by the fact that Star Asia’s investments are primarily denominated in Japanese Yen and Star Asia itself does not hedge against currency fluctuations. The following table shows the change in the value of our investment in Star Asia and how it was impacted by these items:

	March 31, 2013			March 31, 2012			Change
Foreign exchange	$	(3,697	)	$	(2,927	)	$	(770	)
Underlying investment values, net		(2,336	)		(2,313	)		(23	)
Total	$	(6,033	)	$	(5,240	)	$	(793	)

Foreign exchange: These amounts represent the impact to fair value of our investment in Star Asia from currency fluctuations. This is because Star Asia’s investments are primarily denominated in Japanese Yen and Star Asia itself does not hedge against currency fluctuations. Accordingly, we are exposed to increases and decreases in the value of our investment in Star Asia that result from fluctuations of the Japanese Yen as compared to the U.S. Dollar. From time to time, we may seek to minimize this risk by entering into a Japanese Yen hedge. However, our hedging activities could negatively impact our liquidity. That is, the hedge itself settles in cash on a periodic basis while our investment in Star Asia is comparatively illiquid. Therefore, we continuously consider the appropriate level for the Japanese Yen hedge, especially considering our overall corporate liquidity position. During the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012 and as of March 31, 2013 and 2012, we were un-hedged. We may or may not enter into hedges in the future based on our corporate liquidity. Any un-hedged portion of our investment in Star Asia will continue to be exposed to currency fluctuations.

As of March 31, 2013, our long exposure to the Japanese Yen was 3.8 billion Japanese Yen. The spot rate of the U.S. Dollar to Japanese Yen was 94.22 as of March 31, 2013, which means our un-hedged portion of Star Asia was $40.0 million. As of March 31, 2012, our long exposure to the Japanese Yen was 3.7 billion Japanese Yen. The spot rate of U.S. Dollar to Japanese Yen was 82.87 as of March 31, 2012, which means our un-hedged portion of Star Asia was $45.0 million.

Underlying investment values: This line item represents the impact to the fair value of our investment in Star Asia from changes in the underlying net investment values of Star Asia’s investments, net of debt, exclusive of the impact of foreign currency changes.

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We carry our investment in Tiptree at the NAV of the underlying fund.

In December 2012, we made an investment in the Star Asia Special Situations Fund. We carry our investment in the Star Asia Special Situations Fund at the NAV of the underlying fund.

The change in other investments of $281 was comprised of (i) a net increase of $243 due to changes in the fair value of certain warrants we sold during the first quarter of 2013; (ii) an overall net increase of $30 due to changes in fair value of certain warrants and options the Company held as of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012; and (iii) a net increase of $8 due to changes in fair value in other investments.

Dividends, interest, and other

The change in dividend, interest and other income of $379 was primarily due to our revenue share arrangement related to the sale of certain management contracts to Strategos Capital Management LLC in March 2011 of $346.

Operating Expenses

Operating expenses decreased by $2,865, or 12%, to $21,098 for the three months ended March 31, 2013 from $23,963 for the three months ended March 31, 2012. The change was due to decreases of (i) $2,777 in compensation and benefits; (ii) $756 in subscriptions, clearing, and execution; and (iii) $81 in depreciation and amortization; partially offset by increases of (iv) $281 in business development and occupancy; and (v) $468 in professional fees and other operating expenses.

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation and benefits decreased by $2,777, or 17%, to $13,497 for the three months ended March 31, 2013 from $16,274 for the three months ended March 31, 2012.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

(dollars in thousands)

	March 31, 2013		March 31, 2012		Change
Cash compensation and benefits	$	12,368	$	15,726	$	(3,358	)
Equity-based compensation		1,129		548		581
Total	$	13,497	$	16,274	$	(2,777	)

Cash compensation and benefits in the table above is primarily comprised of salary, incentive compensation, and benefits. The $3,358 decrease in cash compensation and benefits was the result of the decrease in incentive compensation which is tied to revenue and operating profitability and reduced headcount. Our total headcount decreased from 219 at March 31, 2012 to 202 at March 31, 2013.

From time to time, the Company pays employees severance when they are terminated without cause. These severance payments are included within cash compensation in the table above.

Compensation and benefits includes equity-based compensation, which increased by $581, or 106%, to $1,129 for the three months ended March 31, 2013 from $548 for the three months ended March 31, 2012. The increase was comprised of (i) $1,111 that primarily represented IFMI stock and unit awards granted to IFMI employees (in the first quarter of 2012, $1,339 of previously recognized expense was reversed due to forfeitures or because employees did not meet their performance targets for vesting); partially offset by the decreases of (ii) $214 related to PrinceRidge membership unit grants and $298 related to IFMI stock grants that were subsequently forfeited primarily as a result of the PrinceRidge executives, Mr. Michael T. Hutchins and Mr. John P. Costas, leaving the Company in July 2012; and (iii) $18 related to IFMI stock grants to employees of JVB that were subsequently forfeited primarily as a result of employees leaving the Company during 2012.

Business Development, Occupancy, and Equipment

Business development, occupancy, and equipment increased by $281, or 24%, to $1,455 for the three months ended March 31, 2013 from $1,174 for the three months ended March 31, 2012. The increase was primarily due to increases in expenses associated with utilities and equipment of $208 and in rent of $77; partially offset by an overall net decrease in business development expenses, such as promotion, advertising, travel and entertainment of $4.

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Subscriptions, Clearing and Execution

Subscriptions, clearing, and execution decreased by $756, or 25%, to $2,317 for the three months ended March 31, 2013 from $3,073 for the three months ended March 31, 2012. The decrease included a decline of $438 in subscriptions, primarily the result of a reduction in the Company’s employee headcount, as well as cost savings measures implemented, and a decrease in clearing and execution costs of $318 that was primarily the result of reduced trading volumes.

Professional Fees and Other Operating Expenses

Professional fees and other operating expenses increased by $468, or 15%, to $3,519 for the three months ended March 31, 2013 from $3,051 for the three months ended March 31, 2012. The increase included an increase in consulting fees of $850, partially offset by a decrease in professional fees of $261 and an overall net decrease of $121 in other costs. The increase in consulting fees was primarily attributable to the employment of certain consultants at CCFL. Prior to August 2012, CCFL was the junior manager of a European CLO. In August 2012, CCFL became lead manager and remained junior manager. Subsequent to becoming the lead manager, we earn all of the management fees related to this CLO. These consulting fees are being incurred to assist CCFL in performing its role as lead manager. The decrease in professional fees was primarily attributable to a decrease in legal fees.

Depreciation and Amortization

Depreciation and amortization decreased by $81, or 21%, to $310 for the three months ended March 31, 2013 from $391 for the three months ended March 31, 2012. The entire decline was due to a decrease in depreciation expense related to certain property and equipment that was fully depreciated prior to January 1, 2013.

Non-Operating Income and Expense

Interest Expense, net

Interest expense decreased by $186, or 15%, to $1,029 for the three months ended March 31, 2013 from $1,215 for the three months ended March 31, 2012. This decrease was comprised of (a) a decrease of $235 of interest incurred on the convertible senior notes (comprised of our 7.625% Contingent Convertible Senior Notes due 2027 (the “Old Notes”) during the first quarter of 2012 and our New Notes during the first quarter of 2013 and 2012) due to repurchases of Old Notes in March 2012 and redemptions of Old Notes in May 2012 and July 2012; (b) a decrease of $39 in interest incurred on the junior subordinated notes as a result of the interest rate on one of the two issuances changing from a fixed rate to a lower variable rate beginning July 31, 2012; (c) a decrease of $35 in interest incurred on subordinated notes payable as a result of the repurchase of $1,177 of subordinated notes in September 2012; partially offset by (d) a decrease of $65 in interest income related to the reduction of the amount owed to withdrawing partners of PrinceRidge that was recorded as interest income for the three months ended March 31, 2012; (e) an increase of $3 in interest incurred on the Star Asia Manager note payable entered into in March 2013; and (f) an increase of $55 related to the amortization of discount attributable to the settlement payable related to a legal settlement. See notes 4, 12, 13, and 17 to our consolidated financial statements included in Item 1 in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

Gain on Repurchase of Debt

We did not repurchase any debt in the three-month period ended March 31, 2013.

In March 2012, we repurchased $150 aggregate principal amount of Old Notes from an unrelated third party for $151, including accrued interest of $4. The Old Notes had a carrying value of $150 resulting in a gain from repurchase of debt of $3, which was included as a separate component of non-operating income / (expense) in our consolidated statements of operations.

Income / (Loss) from Equity Method Affiliates

Income from equity method affiliates increased by $1,003, or 194% to $1,519 for the three months ended March 31, 2013 from $516 for the three months ended March 31, 2012. Income or loss from equity method affiliates represents our share of the related entities’ earnings. As of March 31, 2012, we had the following equity method investees: (i) Star Asia Manager; (ii) Deep Value GP; (iii) Deep Value GP II; (iv) Star Asia SPV; (v) Star Asia Opportunity; (vi) Star Asia Capital Management; and (vii) Duart Capital. Effective in March 2013, we acquired 100% control of Star Asia Manager as a result of the Star Asia Manager Transaction. Beginning March 1, 2013, Star Asia Manager became a consolidated subsidiary of the Company. As of March 31, 2013, we had the following equity method investees: (i) Deep Value GP; (ii) Deep Value GP II; (iii) Star Asia SPV; (iv) Star Asia Opportunity; (v) Star Asia Capital Management; (vi) SAA Manager; and (vii) SAP GP. See notes 4, 11, and 20 to our consolidated financial statements included in Item 1 in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

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Income Tax Expense / (Benefit)

The income tax benefit decreased by $21 to income tax expense of $12 for the three months ended March 31, 2013 from an income tax benefit of $9 for the three months ended March 31, 2012.

The tax expense realized by us during the three months ended March 31, 2013 was primarily the result of taxes incurred in France as well as local tax incurred in the United States. The tax benefit realized by us during the three months ended March 31, 2012 was primarily the result of losses incurred in our French subsidiary.

See note 21 to our consolidated financial statements included in the Company’s 2012 Annual Report on Form 10-K for a more complete description of the Company’s tax attributes and unrecognized tax benefits.

Net Income / (Loss) Attributable to the Non-controlling Interest

Net income / (loss) attributable to the non-controlling interest for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012 was comprised of the non-controlling interest related to member interests in the Operating LLC other than interests held by us for the relevant periods. In addition, net income / (loss) attributable to the non-controlling interest also included the redeemable non-controlling interest related to partnership interests in PrinceRidge other than interests held by us for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012.

Summary calculation of non-controlling interest—Three Months Ended March 31, 2013

	Wholly owned subsidiaries			Majority owned subsidiaries			IFMI LLC			Total Operating LLC			IFMI		Consolidated IFMI
Net loss before tax	$	(6,283	)	$	(299	)	$	—		$	(6,582	)	$	—	$	(6,582	)
Income tax expense		—			(24	)		36			12			—		12
Net income / (loss) after tax		(6,283	)		(275	)		(36	)		(6,594	)		—		(6,594	)
Majority owned subsidiary non-controlling interest					(3	)					(3	)
Net loss attributable to the Operating LLC		(6,283	)		(272	)		(36	)		(6,591	)
Average Effective Operating LLC non-controlling interest (1)%											31.725	%
Operating LLC non-controlling interest											(2,091	)
Majority owned subsidiary non-controlling interest											(3	)
Total non-controlling interest										$	(2,094	)

Summary calculation of non-controlling interest—Three Months Ended March 31, 2012

	Wholly owned subsidiaries			Majority owned subsidiaries			IFMI LLC			Total Operating LLC			IFMI		Consolidated
Net loss before tax	$	(5,319	)	$	(580	)	$	—		$	(5,899	)	$	—	$	(5,899	)
Income tax benefit		—			—			(9	)		(9	)		—		(9	)
Net income / (loss) after tax		(5,319	)		(580	)		9			(5,890	)		—		(5,890	)
Majority owned subsidiary non-controlling interest					(129	)					(129	)
Net loss attributable to the Operating LLC		(5,319	)		(451	)		9			(5,761	)
Average effective Operating LLC non-controlling interest (1)%											33.015	%
Operating LLC non-controlling interest											(1,902	)
Majority owned subsidiary non-controlling interest											(129	)
Total non-controlling interest										$	(2,031	)

(1) Non-controlling interest is recorded on a monthly basis. Because earnings are recognized unevenly throughout the year and the non-controlling interest percentage may change during the period, the average effective non-controlling interest percentage may not equal the percentage at the end of any period or the simple average of the beginning and ending percentages.

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Liquidity and Capital Resources

Liquidity is a measurement of our ability to meet potential cash requirements including ongoing commitments to repay debt borrowings, make interest payments on outstanding borrowings, fund investments, and support other general business purposes. In addition, our United States and United Kingdom broker-dealer subsidiaries are subject to certain regulatory requirements to maintain minimum levels of net capital. Historically, our primary sources of funds have been our operating activities and general corporate borrowings. In addition, our trading operations have generally been financed by use of collateralized securities financing arrangements as well as margin loans. Since January 2010, we have significantly expanded our trading operations leading to a greater amount of securities owned as well as larger balances of securities purchased under agreements to resell and securities sold under agreements to repurchase.

Certain subsidiaries of the Operating LLC have restrictions on the withdrawal of capital and otherwise in making distributions and loans. CCPR and JVB are subject to net capital restrictions imposed by the SEC and FINRA that require certain minimum levels of net capital to remain in these subsidiaries. In addition, these restrictions could potentially impose notice requirements or limit our ability to withdraw capital above the required minimum amounts (excess capital) whether through a distribution or a loan. CCFL is regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (formerly known as the Financial Services Authority) in the United Kingdom (“FCA”) and must maintain certain minimum levels of capital. See note 15 to our consolidated financial statements included in Item 1 in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

PrinceRidge is a majority owned subsidiary. Since it is not wholly owned, there are certain restrictions on the distribution of capital from PrinceRidge imposed by the PrinceRidge organizational documents. As a general matter, pro rata distributions of capital are allowed with the majority vote of the PrinceRidge board. All members of the PrinceRidge board are appointed by the Operating LLC. Although the Operating LLC can withdraw capital from PrinceRidge, it may require a pro rata distribution to the other partners of PrinceRidge. As of March 31, 2013, the Operating LLC owned approximately 99% of the PrinceRidge equity interests.

The remaining outstanding aggregate principal balance of $342 of subordinated notes payable will mature on June 20, 2013. See Liquidity and Capital Resources – Debt Financing and Liquidity and Capital Resources – Contractual Obligations below.

During the third quarter of 2010, our board of directors initiated a dividend of $0.05 per quarter, which was paid regularly through December 31, 2011. The Company declared a dividend of $0.02 per quarter, which was paid regularly through December 31, 2012 and the first quarter of 2013. The Company’s board of directors has the power to decide to increase, reduce, or eliminate dividends in the future. The board’s decision will depend on a variety of factors, including business, financial, and regulatory considerations as well as any limitations under Maryland law or imposed by any agreements governing indebtedness of the Company. There can be no assurances that such dividends will be maintained or increased and, if maintained or increased, will not subsequently be discontinued.

Each time a cash dividend was declared by our board of directors, a pro rata distribution was made to the other members of the Operating LLC upon the payment of dividends to stockholders of the Company.

On May 10, 2013, our board of directors declared a cash dividend of $0.02 per share, which will be paid on our common stock on June 7, 2013 to stockholders of record on May 24, 2013. A pro rata distribution will be made to the other members of the Operating LLC upon the payment of the dividends to stockholders of the Company.

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Cash Flows

We have four primary uses for capital:

(1) To fund the operations of our Capital Markets business segment. Our Capital Markets business segment utilizes capital (i) to fund securities inventory to facilitate client trading activities; (ii) for risk trading on the firm’s own account; (iii) to fund our collateralized securities lending activities; (iv) for temporary capital needs associated with underwriting activities; (v) to fund business expansion into existing or new product lines; and (vi) to fund any operating losses incurred.

(2) To fund investments. Our investments take several forms, including investments in securities and “sponsor investments” in permanent capital vehicles or investment funds. We may need to raise additional debt or equity financing in order to ensure we have the capital necessary to take advantage of attractive investment opportunities.

(3) To fund mergers or acquisitions. We may opportunistically use capital to acquire other asset managers, individual asset management contracts, or financial services firms. To the extent our liquidity sources are insufficient to fund our future activities, we may need to raise additional funding through an equity or debt offering. No assurances can be given that additional financing will be available in the future, or that if available, such financing will be on favorable terms.

(4) To fund potential dividends and distributions. During the third quarter of 2010 and for each subsequent quarter through March 31, 2013, we have declared a dividend. A pro rata distribution has been paid to the other members of the Operating LLC upon the payment of any dividends to stockholders of IFMI.

If we are unable to raise sufficient capital on economically favorable terms, we may need to reduce the amount of capital invested for the uses described above, which may adversely impact earnings and our ability to pay dividends.

As of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, we maintained cash and cash equivalents of $9,775 and $14,500, respectively. We generated cash from or used cash for the following activities:

SUMMARY CASH FLOW INFORMATION

(dollars in thousands)

	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2013			2012
Cash flow from operating activities	$	(4,353	)	$	(4,577	)
Cash flow from investing activities		580			788
Cash flow from financing activities		(739	)		(512	)
Effect of exchange rate on cash		(213	)		150
Net cash flow		(4,725	)		(4,151	)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning		14,500			18,221
Cash and cash equivalents, ending	$	9,775		$	14,070

See the statement of cash flows in our consolidated financial statements. We believe our available cash and cash equivalents, as well as our investment in our trading portfolio and related borrowing capacity, will provide sufficient liquidity to meet the cash needs of our ongoing operations in the near term.

Three Months Ended March 31, 2013

As of March 31, 2013, our cash and cash equivalents were $9,775, representing a net decrease of $4,725 from December 31, 2012. The decrease was attributable to the cash used by operating activities of $4,353, the cash provided by investing activities of $580, the cash used for financing activities of $739, and the effect of the decrease of the exchange rate on cash of $213.

The cash used by operating activities of $4,353 was comprised of (a) net cash outflows of $6,832 related to working capital fluctuations primarily comprised of net outflows of $4,711 related to a decrease in accrued compensation and net outflows of $2,235 related to the decrease in accounts payable and other liabilities, partially offset by a net increase of $114 in other working capital fluctuations; (b) $3,755 of net cash inflows from trading activities comprised of our investments-trading, trading securities sold, not yet purchased, securities sold under agreement to repurchase, and receivables and payables from brokers, dealers, and clearing agencies, as well as the changes in unrealized gains and losses on the investments-trading and trading securities sold, but not yet purchased; and (c) a net cash outflow from other earnings items of $1,276 (which represents net income or loss adjusted for the following non-cash operating items: gain on repurchase of debt, realized and unrealized gains and losses on other investments, income or loss from equity method affiliates, equity based compensation, and depreciation and amortization).

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The cash provided by investing activities of $580 was comprised of (a) the cash acquired from the acquisition of Star Asia Manager of $679; and (b) cash proceeds of $589 from the return of principal and sale of other investments, at fair value; partially offset by (c) the purchase of other investments, at fair value of $302 related to the Star Asia Special Situations Fund; (d) the investment in equity method affiliates of $10 (see note 11 to our consolidated financial statements included in Item 1 in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q); and (e) the purchase of additional furniture and leasehold improvements of $376 primarily due to JVB’s upcoming move into a new office.

The cash used in financing activities of $739 was comprised of (a) repayments of PrinceRidge mandatorily redeemable equity interests of $86; (b) IFMI non-controlling interest distributions of $106; (c) IFMI dividends to the Company’s stockholders of $230; and (d) the redemption of the redeemable non-controlling interest of $317 to withdrawing partners from PrinceRidge (see note 13 to our consolidated financial statements included in Item 1 in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q).

Three Months Ended March 31, 2012

As of March 31, 2012, our cash and cash equivalents were $14,070, representing a net decrease of $4,151 from December 31, 2011. The decrease was attributable to the cash used by operating activities of $4,577, the cash provided by investing activities of $788, and the cash used for financing activities of $512, partially offset by the effect of the increase of the exchange rate on cash of $150.

The cash used by operating activities of $4,577 was comprised of (a) net cash outflows of $3,198 related to working capital fluctuations primarily comprised of net outflows of $2,196 related to a decrease in accrued compensation offset by other working capital fluctuations; (b) $1,083 of net cash outflows from trading activities comprised of our investments-trading, trading securities sold, not yet purchased, securities sold under agreement to repurchase, and receivables and payables from brokers, dealers, and clearing agencies, as well as the unrealized gains and losses on the investments-trading and trading securities sold, but not yet purchased; and (c) a decrease in cash generated from other earnings items of $296 (which represents net income or loss adjusted for the following non-cash operating items: gain on repurchase of debt, realized and unrealized gains and losses on other investments, at fair value, income or loss from equity method affiliates, equity-based compensation, and depreciation and amortization).

The cash provided in investing activities of $788 was comprised of (a) the purchase of additional furniture and leasehold improvements of $17; (b) the investment of $6 in the equity method affiliate Star Asia Capital Management; (c) cash proceeds from the return of principal of $11 from our investments in certain residential loans; and (d) cash received of $800 from our equity method affiliate, Star Asia Manager.

The cash used in financing activities of $512 was comprised of (a) the repurchase of $150 notional amount of Old Notes for $147; (b) IFMI non-controlling interest distributions of $105; (c) IFMI dividends to the Company’s stockholders of $214; (d) the redemption of the redeemable non-controlling interest of $43 to one withdrawing partner from PrinceRidge (see note 13 to our consolidated financial statements included in Item 1 in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q); and (e) the payment of $3 for employees’ tax obligations to taxing authorities related to the vesting of equity based awards. In the case of (e), the total shares withheld were determined based on the value of the restricted stock award on the applicable vesting date based on the closing price of the Company’s Common Stock. These net share settlements reduced and retired the number of shares that would have otherwise been issued as a result of the vesting and did not represent an expense to the Company.

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Regulatory Capital Requirements

Three of our majority owned subsidiaries are licensed securities dealers in the United States or the United Kingdom. As broker-dealers, our subsidiaries, JVB and CCPR, are subject to the Uniform Net Capital Rule in Rule 15c3-1 under the Exchange Act, and our London-based subsidiary, CCFL, is subject to the regulatory supervision and requirements of the FCA. The amount of net assets that these subsidiaries may distribute is subject to restrictions under these applicable net capital rules. These subsidiaries have historically operated in excess of minimum net capital requirements. Our minimum capital requirements at March 31, 2013, which amounted to $2,934, were as follows:

MINIMUM NET CAPITAL REQUIREMENTS

(dollars in thousands)

United States	$	362
United Kingdom		2,572
Total	$	2,934

We operate with more than the minimum regulatory capital requirement in our licensed broker-dealers and at March 31, 2013, total net capital, or the equivalent as defined by the relevant statutory regulations, in our licensed broker-dealers totaled $29,001. See note 15 to our consolidated financial statements included in Item 1 in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

In addition, our licensed broker-dealers are generally subject to capital withdrawal notification and restrictions.

Securities Financing

We maintain repurchase agreements with various third party financial institutions. There is no maximum limit as to the amount of securities that may be transferred pursuant to these agreements, and transactions are approved on a case-by-case basis. The repurchase agreements do not include substantive provisions other than those covenants and other customary provisions contained in standard master repurchase agreements. The repurchase agreements generally require us to transfer additional securities to the counterparty in the event the value of the securities then held by the counterparty in the margin account falls below specified levels and contains events of default in cases where we breach our obligations under the agreement. We receive margin calls from our repurchase agreement counterparties from time to time in the ordinary course of business. To date, we have maintained sufficient liquidity to meet margin calls, and we have never been unable to satisfy a margin call, however, no assurance can be given that we will be able to satisfy requests from our counterparties to post additional collateral in the future. See note 9 to our consolidated financial statements included in Item 1 in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

If there were an event of default under the repurchase agreements, we would give our counterparty the option to terminate all repurchase transactions existing with us and make any amount due from us to the counterparty payable immediately. Repurchase obligations are full recourse obligations to us. If we were to default under a repurchase obligation, the counterparty would have recourse to our other assets if the collateral was not sufficient to satisfy the obligation in full.

The Company’s clearing brokers provide securities financing arrangements including margin arrangements and securities borrowing and lending arrangements. These arrangements generally require us to transfer additional securities or cash to the clearing broker in the event the value of the securities then held by the clearing broker in the margin account falls below specified levels and contain events of default in cases where we breach our obligations under such agreements.

An event of default under the clearing agreement would give our counterparty the option to terminate our clearing arrangement. Any amounts owed to the clearing broker would be immediately due and payable. These obligations are recourse to us. Furthermore, a termination of our clearing arrangements would result in a significant disruption to our business and would have a significant negative impact on our dealings and relationship with our customers.

The following table presents our period end balance, average monthly balance, and maximum balance at any month end during the three months ended March 31, 2013 and the twelve months ended December 31, 2012 for receivables under resale agreements and securities sold under agreements to repurchase.

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	Three Months Ended March 31,			Twelve Months Ended December 31,
	2013			2012
Receivables under Resale Agreements
Period end		$	101,416		$	70,110
Monthly average			91,273			168,184
Maximum month end			101,416			262,789
Securities Sold Under Agreements to Repurchase
Period end		$	101,580		$	70,273
Monthly average			91,433			168,277
Maximum month end			101,580			260,084

Fluctuations in the balance of our repurchase agreements from period to period and intraperiod are dependent on business activity in those periods. The general growth in outstanding repurchase activity in 2013 and 2012 is reflective of supporting our overall business growth, particularly the continued expansion of our sales and trading platform. The fluctuations in the balances of our receivables under resale agreements over the periods presented were impacted by our clients’ desires to execute collateralized financing arrangements through the repurchase market or other financing products.

Average balances and period end balances will fluctuate based on market and liquidity conditions and we consider such intraperiod fluctuations as typical for the repurchase market. Month-end balances may be higher or lower than average period balances.

Debt Financing

As of March 31, 2013, we had four sources of debt financing other than securities financing arrangements: (1) contingent convertible senior notes, comprised of the New Notes; (2) junior subordinated notes payable to the following two special purpose trusts: (a) Alesco Capital Trust I and (b) Sunset Financial Statutory Trust I; (3) unsecured subordinated financing; and (4) the Star Asia Manager note payable.

See note 12 to our consolidated financial statements included in Item 1 in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for a discussion of the Company’s outstanding debt.

The following table summarizes the Company’s long-term indebtedness and other financing as of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012:

DETAIL OF DEBT FINANCING SOURCES

(dollars in thousands)

	As of March 31, 2013
Description	Current Outstanding Par				Carrying Value			Interest Rate Terms			Interest (4)		Maturity
Contingent convertible senior notes:
New Notes		$	8,121			$	8,077		10.5	%		10.5%	May 2014(1)
Junior subordinated notes:
Alesco Capital Trust I		$	28,125	(2)			10,310		4.3	%		4.3%	July 2037
Sunset Financial Statutory Trust I			20,000	(2)			7,334		4.4	%		4.4%	March 2035
		$	48,125	(2)			17,644
Subordinated notes payable		$	342				342		12.0	%(3)		12.0%	June 2013(5)
Star Asia Manager note payable		$	725				725		3.03	%		3.03%	N/A (6)
Total						$	26,788

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	As of December 30, 2012
Description	Current Outstanding Par			Carrying Value		Interest Rate Terms			Interest (4)			Maturity
Contingent convertible senior notes:
New Notes	$	8,121		$	8,068		10.5	%		10.5	%	May 2014(1)
Junior subordinated notes:
Alesco Capital Trust I	$	28,125	(3)		10,189		4.3	%		4.3	%	July 2037
Sunset Financial Statutory Trust I		20,000	(3)		7,248		4.5	%		4.5	%	March 2035
	$	48,125	(3)		17,437
Subordinated notes payable	$	342			342		12.0	%(3)		12.0	%	June 2013 (5)
Total				$	25,847

(1) Represents the holders’ earliest put date and the Company’s earliest redemption date. The contractual maturity for the New Notes is May 2027.

We may redeem all or part of the $8,121 aggregate principal amount of the New Notes for cash on or after May 20, 2014, at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the New Notes, plus accrued and unpaid interest and additional interest, if any, to, but excluding, the repurchase date. The holders of the New Notes may require us to repurchase all or a portion of the New Notes for cash on May 15, 2014; May 15, 2017; and May 15, 2022 for a repurchase price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the New Notes, plus accrued and unpaid interest and additional interest, if any, to, but excluding, the repurchase date. The holders of the New Notes are required to provide notice to us of their plan to redeem the notes at any time during the 30 days prior to May 15, 2014; May 15, 2017; and May 15, 2022.

(2) We issued a total par amount of junior subordinated notes of $49,614. These junior subordinated notes are held by two separate VIE trusts. We hold $1,489 par value of these junior subordinated notes, comprised of $870 par value of junior subordinated notes related to Alesco Capital Trust I and $619 par value of junior subordinated notes related to Sunset Financial Statutory Trust I. These notes have a carrying value of $0. Therefore, the net par value held by third parties is $48,125.

(3) Comprised of 9% paid currently and 3% paid in-kind.

(4) The interest rate represents the rates in effect as of the last day of the reporting period.

(5) The subordinated notes payable will mature on June 20, 2013.

(6) The Star Asia Manager note payable has no stated maturity date.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

AFN invested in a CDO (Alesco XIV) in which Assured Guaranty (“Assured”) was providing credit support to the senior interests in the securitizations. Alesco XIV made a loan (the “Guaranteed Loan”) to a particular borrower and AFN entered into an arrangement with Assured whereby AFN agreed to make payments to Assured upon the occurrence of both (i) a loss on the Guaranteed Loan; and (ii) a loss suffered by Assured on its overall credit support arrangement to Alesco XIV security holders. This arrangement is accounted for as a guarantee by us. Upon completion of the Merger, we recorded a liability of $1,084 related to this arrangement, which is included in accounts payable and other liabilities on the Company’s consolidated balance sheet and has remained unchanged. This amount does not represent the expected loss; rather it represents our estimate of the fair value of our guarantee (i.e. the amount we would have to pay a third party to assume this obligation). The value will be adjusted under certain limited circumstances such as: (i) when the guarantee is extinguished or (ii) if payment of amounts under the guarantee become probable and estimable. The maximum potential loss to us on this arrangement is $8,750. Under certain circumstances, Assured can require us to post liquid collateral.

Contractual Obligations

The table below summarizes our significant contractual obligations as of March 31, 2013 and the future periods in which such obligations are expected to be settled in cash. Our junior subordinated notes and subordinated notes payable are assumed to be repaid on their respective maturity dates. The New Notes in the aggregate principal amount of $8,121 are assumed to be repaid on May 15, 2014, which represents the earliest day that the holders of the New Notes may require us to repurchase the New Notes for cash. The Star Asia Manager note payable in the aggregate principal amount of $725 is assumed to be repaid on March 31, 2014. Excluded from the table are obligations that are short-term in nature, including trading liabilities and repurchase agreements. In addition, excluded from the table is an unrecognized tax benefit of $1,231 because we are unable, at this time, to make a reasonably reliable estimate of the period of cash settlement. See note 21 to our consolidated financial statements included in the 2012 Annual Report on Form 10-K for further information about the unrecognized tax benefit.

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CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS

As of March 31, 2013

(dollars in thousands)

	Payment Due by Period
	Total		Less than 1 year		1-3 Years		3-5 Years		More Than 5 Years
Operating lease arrangements	$	6,421	$	2,234	$	3,012	$	842	$	333
Maturity of the New Notes (1)		8,121		—		8,121		—		—
Interest on the New Notes (1)		1,279		853		426		—		—
Maturities on junior subordinated notes		48,125		—		—		—		48,125
Interest on junior subordinated notes (2)		49,013		2,091		4,182		4,182		38,558
Maturities of subordinated notes payable (3)		347		347		—		—		—
Interest on subordinated notes payable (4)		15		15		—		—		—
Maturity of Star Asia Manager note payable		725		725		—		—		—
Interest on Star Asia Manager note payable (5)		22		22		—		—		—
Total	$	114,068	$	6,287	$	15,741	$	5,024	$	87,016

(1) Assumes the New Notes are repurchased on May 15, 2014. Interest includes amounts payable during the period the New Notes are outstanding at an annual rate of 10.50%.

(2) The interest on the junior subordinated notes related to Alesco Capital Trust I is variable. The interest rate of 4.2826% (based on a 90-day LIBOR rate as of March 31, 2013 plus 4.00%) was used to compute the contractual interest payment in each period noted. The interest on the junior subordinated notes related to Sunset Financial Statutory Trust I is variable. The interest rate of 4.4326% (based on a 90-day LIBOR rate as of March 31, 2013 plus 4.15%) was used to compute the contractual interest payment in each period noted.

(3) The subordinated notes payable mature on June 20, 2013 and bear interest at an annual rate of 12% (9% is payable in cash and 3% is paid in-kind semiannually on May 1 and November 1). Maturities include in-kind interest of $34. All accrued in-kind interest is added to the unpaid principal balance of the subordinated notes payable on each May 1 and November 1, and thereafter the increased principal balance accrues interest at the annual rate of 12%.

(4) Represents the cash interest payable on the outstanding balance of the subordinated notes payable in each period noted.

(5) The interest on the Star Asia Manager note payable is variable. The interest rate of 3.0326% (based on a 90-day LIBOR rate as of March 31, 2013 plus 2.75%) was used to compute the contractual interest payment in each period noted.

We believe that we will be able to continue to fund our current operations and meet our contractual obligations through a combination of existing cash resources and other sources of credit. Due to the uncertainties that exist in the economy, we cannot be certain that we will be able to replace existing financing or find sources of additional financing in the future.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

The following is a list of recent accounting pronouncements that we believe will have a continuing impact on our financial statements going forward.

In February 2013, the FASB issued ASU No. 2013-04, Liabilities (Topic 405): Obligations Resulting from Joint and Several Liability Arrangements for Which the Total Amount of the Obligation Is Fixed at the Reporting Date, which requires an entity to measure obligations resulting from joint and several liability arrangements for which the total amount of the obligation within the scope of the guidance is fixed at the reporting date, as the sum of the following: (a) the amount the reporting entity agreed to pay on the basis of its arrangement among its co-obligors; and (b) any additional amount the reporting entity expects to pay on behalf of its co-obligors. Examples of obligations within the scope of this ASU include debt arrangements, other contractual obligations, and settled litigation and judicial rulings. The guidance in this ASU also requires an entity to disclose the nature and amount of the obligation as well as other information about those obligations. The amendments in this ASU are effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2013. The amendments in this ASU should be applied retrospectively to all prior periods presented for those obligations resulting from joint and several liability arrangements within the ASU’s scope that exist at the beginning of the entity’s fiscal year of adoption. An entity may elect to use hindsight for the comparative periods presented in the initial year of adoption (if it changed its accounting as a result of adopting the guidance) and shall disclose that fact. The use of hindsight would allow an entity to recognize, measure, and disclose obligations resulting from joint and several liability arrangements within the scope of this ASU in comparative periods using information available at adoption rather than requiring an entity to make judgments about what information it had in each of the prior periods to measure the obligation. Early adoption is permitted. We will adopt the provisions of ASU 2013-04 effective January 1, 2014 and are currently evaluating the effect of the adoption on the Company’s consolidated financial position and results of operations.

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In March 2013, the FASB issued ASU No. 2013-05, Foreign Currency Matters (Topic 830): Parent’s Accounting for the Cumulative Translation Adjustment upon Derecognition of Certain Subsidiaries or Groups of Assets within a Foreign Entity or of an Investment in a Foreign Entity, which addresses the accounting for the cumulative translation adjustment when a parent either sells a part or all of its investment in a foreign entity or no longer holds a controlling financial interest in a subsidiary or group of assets that is a nonprofit activity or a business within a foreign entity. When a reporting entity (parent) ceases to have a controlling financial interest in a subsidiary or group of assets that is a nonprofit activity or a business (other than a sale of in substance real estate or conveyance of oil and gas mineral rights) within a foreign entity, the parent is required to apply the guidance in Subtopic 830-30 to release any related cumulative translation adjustment into net income. Accordingly, the cumulative translation adjustment should be released into net income only if the sale or transfer results in the complete or substantially complete liquidation of the foreign entity in which the subsidiary or group of assets had resided. For an equity method investment that is a foreign entity, the partial sale guidance in Section 830-30-40 still applies, specifically, a pro rata portion of the cumulative translation adjustment should be released into net income upon a partial sale of such an equity method investment. However, this treatment does not apply to an equity method investment that is not a foreign entity. In those instances, the cumulative translation adjustment is released into net income only if the partial sale represents a complete or substantially complete liquidation of the foreign entity that contains the equity method investment. Additionally, the amendments in this ASU clarify that the sale of an investment in a foreign entity includes both (1) events that result in the loss of a controlling financial interest in a foreign entity (that is, irrespective of any retained investment) and (2) events that result in an acquirer obtaining control of an acquiree in which it held an equity interest immediately before the acquisition date (sometimes referred to as a step acquisition). Accordingly, the cumulative translation adjustment should be released into net income upon the occurrence of those events. For public entities, the ASU is effective prospectively for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2013. Early adoption is permitted. We will adopt the provisions of ASU 2013-05 effective January 1, 2014 and we do not expect that the adoption of the ASU will have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements or financial statement disclosures.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

Our accounting policies are essential to understanding and interpreting the financial results reported in our condensed consolidated financial statements. The significant accounting policies used in the preparation of our condensed consolidated financial statements are summarized in note 3 to the Company’s consolidated financial statements and notes thereto found in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012. Certain of those policies are considered to be particularly important to the presentation of our financial results because they require us to make assumptions and estimates about future events, and apply judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues, expenses, and the related disclosures. We base our assumptions, estimates, and judgments on historical experience, current trends, and other factors that management believes to be relevant at the time our consolidated financial statements are prepared. On a regular basis, management reviews the accounting policies, assumptions, estimates, and judgments to ensure that our financial statements are presented fairly and in accordance with U.S. GAAP. However, because future events and their effects cannot be determined with certainty, actual results could differ from our assumptions and estimates, and such differences could be material.

During the three months ended March 31, 2013, there were no material changes to matters discussed under the heading “Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates” in Part II, Item 7 of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012.

ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

All amounts in this section are in thousands unless otherwise noted.

Market Risk

Market risk is the risk of economic loss arising from the adverse impact of market changes to the market value of our trading and investment positions. Market risk is inherent to both derivative and non-derivative financial instruments, and accordingly, the scope of our market risk management procedures extends beyond derivatives to include all market risk sensitive financial instruments. For purposes of analyzing the components of market risk, we have broken out our investment portfolio into three broad categories, plus debt:

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Fixed Income Securities: We hold, from time to time, the following securities: U.S. Treasury securities, U.S. government agency MBS, U.S government agency debt securities, CMOs, non-government MBS, corporate bonds, non-redeemable and redeemable preferred stock, municipal bonds, certificates of deposits, SBA loans, residential loans, whole loans, and unconsolidated investments in the middle and senior tiers of securitization entities and TruPS. We attempt to mitigate our exposure to market risk by entering into economic hedging transactions, which may include TBAs. The fixed income category can be broadly broken down into two subcategories: fixed rate and floating rate.

Floating rate securities are not in themselves particularly sensitive to interest rate risk. Because they generally accrue income at a variable rate, the movement in interest rates typically does not impact their fair value. Fluctuations in their current income due to variations in interest rates are generally not material to us. Floating rate fixed income securities are subject to other market risks such as: default risk of the underlying issuer, changes in issuer’s credit spreads, prepayment rates, investor demand and supply of securities within a particular asset class or industry class of the ultimate obligor. The sensitivity to any individual market risk can be difficult to quantify.

The fair value of fixed rate securities is sensitive to changes in interest rates. However, fixed rate securities that have low credit ratings or represent junior interests in securitizations are not particularly interest rate sensitive. In general, when we acquire interest rate sensitive securities, we enter into an offsetting short position for a similar fixed rate security. Alternatively, we may enter into other interest rate hedging arrangements such as interest rate swaps or EuroDollar futures. We measure our net interest rate sensitivity by determining how the fair value of our net interest rate sensitive assets would change as a result of a 100 basis points (“bps”) adverse shift across the entire yield curve. Based on this analysis, as of March 31, 2013, we would incur a loss of $6,435 if the yield curve rises 100 bps across all maturities and a gain of $6,444 if the yield curve falls 100 bps across all maturities.

Equity Securities: We hold equity interests in the form of investments in investment funds, permanent capital vehicles, and equity instruments of publicly traded companies. These investments are subject to equity price risk. Equity price risk results from changes in the level or volatility of underlying equity prices, which affect the value of equity securities or instruments that in turn derive their value from a particular stock. We attempt to reduce the risk of loss inherent in our inventory of equity securities by closely monitoring those security positions. However, since we generally make investments in our investment funds and permanent capital vehicles in order to facilitate third party capital raising (and hence increase our AUM and asset management fees), we may be unwilling to sell these positions as compared to investments in unaffiliated third parties. We have one permanent capital vehicle investment that is denominated in Euros, an investment fund that is denominated in Japanese Yen, and another permanent capital vehicle that is denominated in U.S. Dollars, but for which the underlying net assets are primarily based in Japanese Yen. The fair values of these investments are subject to change as the spot foreign exchange rate between these currencies and the U.S. Dollar (our functional currency) fluctuates. We may, from time to time, enter into foreign exchange rate derivatives to hedge all or a portion of this risk. We measure our net equity price sensitivity and foreign currency sensitivity by determining how the net fair value of our equity price sensitive and foreign exchange sensitive assets would change as a result of a 10% adverse change in equity prices or foreign exchange rates. Based on this analysis, as of March 31, 2013, our equity price sensitivity was $3,230 and our foreign exchange currency sensitivity was $4,137.

Other Securities: These investments are primarily made up of residual interests in securitization entities. The fair value of these investments will fluctuate over time based on a number of factors including, but not limited to: liquidity of the investment type, the credit performance of the individual assets and issuers within the securitization entity, the asset class of the securitization entity and the relative supply of and demand for investments within that asset class, credit spreads in general, the transparency of valuation of the assets and liabilities of the securitization entity, and investors’ view of the accuracy of ratings prepared by the independent rating agencies. The sensitivity to any individual market risk cannot be quantified.

Debt: In addition to the risks noted above, we incur interest rate risk related to our debt obligations. We have debt that accrues interest at either variable rates or fixed rates. As of March 31, 2013, a 100 bps change in the three month LIBOR would result in a change in our annual cash paid for interest in the amount of $481. A 100 bps adverse change in the market yield to maturity would result in an increase in the fair value of the debt in the amount of $2,788 as of March 31, 2013.

Counterparty Risk and Settlement Risk:

We are subject to counterparty risk primarily in two areas: our collateralized securities transactions described in note 9 to our consolidated financial statements included in Item 1 in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, and our TBA activities (where we enter into offsetting TBA trades in order to assist clients in hedging their mortgage portfolios) described in note 8 to our consolidated financial statements included in Item 1 in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. With respect to the matched book repo financing activities, our risk is that the counterparty does not fulfill its obligation to repurchase the underlying security when it is due. In this case, we would typically liquidate the underlying security, which may result in a loss if the security has declined in value in relation to the balance due from the counterparty under the reverse repurchase agreement.

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With respect to our TBA hedging activities, our risk is that the counterparty does not settle the TBA trade on the scheduled settlement date. In this case, we would have to execute the trade, which may result in a loss based on market movement in the value of the underlying trade between its initial trade date and its settlement date (which in the case of TBAs can be as long as 90 days). If we were to incur a loss under either of these activities, we have recourse to the counterparty pursuant to the underlying agreements.

Finally, we have general settlement risk in all of our regular way fixed income and equity trading activities. If a counterparty fails to settle a trade, we may incur a loss in closing out the position and would be forced to try to recover this loss from the counterparty. If the counterparty has become insolvent or does not have sufficient liquid assets to reimburse us for the loss, we may not get reimbursed.

How we manage these risks

Market Risk

We seek to manage our market risk by utilizing our underwriting and credit analysis processes that are performed in advance of acquiring any investment. In addition, we continually monitor our investments—trading and our trading securities sold, not yet purchased on a daily basis and our other investments on a monthly basis. We perform an in-depth monthly analysis on all our investments and our risk committee meets on a monthly basis to review specific issues within our portfolio and to make recommendations for dealing with these issues. In addition, each of our broker-dealers has an assigned chief risk officer that reviews the firm’s positions and trading activities on a daily basis.

Counterparty Risk

We seek to manage our counterparty risk through two major tools. First, we perform a credit assessment of each counterparty to ensure the counterparty has sufficient equity, liquidity, and profitability to support the level of trading or lending we plan to do with them. Second, we require counterparties to post cash or other liquid collateral (“margin”) in the case of changes in the market value of the underlying securities or trades on an ongoing basis.

In the case of collateralized securities financing transactions, we will generally lend less than the market value of the underlying security initially. The difference between the amount lent and the value of the security is referred to as the haircut. We will seek to maintain this haircut while the loan is outstanding. If the value of the security declines, we will require the counterparty to post margin to offset this decline. If the counterparty fails to post margin, we will sell the underlying security. The haircut serves as a buffer against market movements to prevent or minimize a loss.

In the case of TBA hedging, we also require counterparties to post margin with us in the case of market value of the underlying TBA trade declining. If the counterparty fails to post margin, we will close out the underlying trade. In the case of TBA hedging, we will sometimes obtain initial margin or a cash deposit from the counterparty which serves a purpose similar to the haircut as an additional buffer against losses. However, some of our TBA hedging activities are done without initial margin or cash deposits.

ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

We have established and maintain disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that material information relating to the Company (and its consolidated subsidiaries) required to be disclosed in our Exchange Act reports is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, who certify our financial reports and to other members of senior management and the board of directors.

Under the supervision and with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, we have evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Exchange Act) as of March 31, 2013. Based on that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective at March 31, 2013.

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended March 31, 2013 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

Incorporated by reference to the headings titled “Legal and Regulatory Proceedings” in note 17 to the consolidated financial statements include in Item 1 in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

Item 1A. Risk Factors

In addition to the information set forth in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, you should also carefully review and consider the risk factors contained in our other reports and periodic filings with the SEC, including without limitation the risk factors contained under the caption “Item 1A—Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012, which could materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition, and results of operations. The risk factors discussed in that Form 10-K do not identify all risks that we face because our business operations could also be affected by additional factors that are not presently known to us or that we currently consider to be immaterial to our operations. Other than as set forth below, there have been no material changes in the significant factors that may affect our business and operations as described in “Item 1A—Risk Factors” of the Annual Report on 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012.

The sale of our common stock and notes that are convertible to shares of common stock to Mead Park Capital and CBF may cause substantial dilution to our existing stockholders and the sale of the shares of common stock acquired (or shares issued upon the conversion of the notes purchased) by Mead Park Capital and CBF could cause the price of our common stock to decline.

On May 9, 2013, the Company entered into a securities purchase agreement with Mead Park Capital and a securities purchase agreement with CBF which provide that, upon the terms and subject to the conditions and limitations set forth therein, Mead Park Capital and CBF are committed to purchase $3.9 million and $1.6 million of our common stock, respectively, as well as $5.8 million and $2.4 million of convertible notes, respectively.

In connection with the securities purchase agreement, the Company entered into a registration rights agreement with Mead Park Capital and CBF, dated May 9, 2013, which provides, among other things, that the Company will register the resale of all shares acquired (or shares issued upon the conversion of the notes purchased) by Mead Park Capital or CBF under the applicable purchase agreement. Therefore, sales to Mead Park Capital and CBF by us pursuant to the applicable purchase agreement may result in substantial dilution to the interests of other holders of our common stock. The resale of such shares by Mead Park Capital or CBF could make it more difficult for us to sell equity or equity-related securities in the future at a time and at a price that we might otherwise wish to effect sales.

The proposed sale of common stock and convertible notes to Mead Park Capital and CBF is subject to certain closing conditions that, if not satisfied or waived, will result in the proposed sale not being completed. Failure to complete the proposed sale could negatively affect us.

The transactions contemplated by the securities purchase agreements with Mead Park Capital and CBF are subject to several conditions, including shareholder approvals. We cannot predict whether the closing conditions set forth in each securities purchase agreement will be satisfied, and the transactions may be delayed or even abandoned before completion if certain events occur. If any closing condition is not satisfied or, if permissible, waived, the transactions contemplated by the securities purchase agreements will not be completed.

If the transactions are not completed for any reason, we may be subject to a number of material risks, including the following:

• we may not realize the benefits expected of the proposed relationship with Mead Park Capital, including Mead Park Capital’s access to capital, industry relationships, and experience;

• clients and others may become uncertain about our future prospects in the absence of these transactions;

• the market price of our common stock may decline to the extent that the current market price of our stock reflects a market assumption that these transactions will be completed and that the related benefits will be realized, or as a result of the market’s perceptions that these transactions were not consummated due to an adverse change in our business;

• some of the costs related to these transactions, such as legal, accounting and some financial advisory fees, must be paid even if these transactions are not completed; and

• our business may suffer as a result of having had the focus of our management directed toward these transactions instead of our core business and other opportunities that might have been beneficial to us.

The realization of any of these risks by us may materially and adversely affect our business, financial results, financial condition and/or stock price.

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

Effective January 1, 2010, the Company ceased to qualify as a REIT and, therefore, is not required to make any dividends or other distributions to its stockholders. However, the Company’s board of directors has the power to decide to increase, reduce, or eliminate dividends in the future. The board’s decision will depend on a variety of factors, including business, financial and regulatory considerations as well as any limitations under Maryland law or imposed by any agreements governing indebtedness of the Company. There can be no assurances that such dividends will be maintained or increased and, if maintained or increased, will not subsequently be discontinued.

Certain subsidiaries of the Operating LLC have restrictions on the withdrawal of capital and otherwise in making distributions and loans. CCPR and JVB are subject to net capital restrictions imposed by the SEC and FINRA that require certain minimum levels of net capital to remain in these subsidiaries. In addition, these restrictions could potentially impose notice requirements or limit our ability to withdraw capital above the required minimum amounts (excess capital) whether through distribution or loan. CCFL is regulated by the FCA in the United Kingdom and must maintain certain minimum levels of capital. See note 15 to our consolidated financial statements included in Item 1 in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

PrinceRidge is a majority owned subsidiary. Since it is not wholly owned, there are certain restrictions on distributed capital from PrinceRidge imposed by the PrinceRidge organization documents. As a general matter, pro rata distributions of capital are allowed with the majority vote of the PrinceRidge board. All members of the PrinceRidge board are appointed by the Operating LLC. Although the Operating LLC can withdraw capital from PrinceRidge, it may require a pro rata distribution to the other partners of PrinceRidge. As of March 31, 2013, the Operating LLC owned approximately 99% of the PrinceRidge equity interests.

Item 6. Exhibits

Exhibit No.		Description
	11.1	Statement Regarding Computation of Per Share Earnings.*
	31.1	Certification of the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, as amended.**
	31.2	Certification of the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, as amended.**
	32.1	Certification of the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, as amended.***
	32.2	Certification of the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, as amended.***

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Exhibit No.

Description

101

Interactive data files pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T: (i) the Consolidated Balance Sheets at March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, (ii) the Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2013 and 2012, (iii) the Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2013, (iv) the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2013 and 2012, and (v) Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.***

* Data required by FASB Accounting Standards Codification 260, “Earnings per Share,” is provided in note 16 to our consolidated financial statements included in Item 1 in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

** Filed herewith.

*** Furnished herewith.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

	Institutional Financial Markets, Inc.
	By:	/s/ DANIEL G. COHEN
		Daniel G. Cohen
Date: May 10, 2013		Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer
	Institutional Financial Markets, Inc.
	By:	/s/ JOSEPH W. POOLER, JR.
		Joseph W. Pooler, Jr.
Date: May 10, 2013		Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

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EX-31.1

Exhibit 31.1

SECTION 302 CEO CERTIFICATION

I, Daniel G. Cohen, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Institutional Financial Markets, Inc.;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

(a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

(b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

(c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

(d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

(a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

(b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date: May 10, 2013	Signed:	/s/ DANIEL G. COHEN
	Name:	Daniel G. Cohen
	Title:	Chief Executive Officer and Chief Investment Officer

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EX-31.2

Exhibit 31.2

SECTION 302 CFO CERTIFICATION

I, Joseph W. Pooler, Jr., certify that:

1. I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Institutional Financial Markets, Inc.;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

(a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

(b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

(c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

(d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

(a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

(b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date: May 10, 2013	Signed:	/s/ JOSEPH W. POOLER, JR.
	Name:	Joseph W. Pooler, Jr.
	Title:	Executive Vice President, Chief
		Financial Officer and Treasurer

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EX-32.1

Exhibit 32.1

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO

18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,

AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO

SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

In connection with the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Institutional Financial Markets, Inc. (the “Company”) for the three months ended March 31, 2013, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Daniel G. Cohen, Chief Executive Officer of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:

(1) The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

(2) The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

Date: May 10, 2013	Signed:	/s/ DANIEL G. COHEN
	Name:	Daniel G. Cohen
	Title:	Chief Executive Officer and Chief Investment Officer

EX-32.2

Exhibit 32.2

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO

18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,

AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO

SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

In connection with the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Institutional Financial Markets, Inc. (the “Company”) for the three months ended March 31, 2013, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Joseph W. Pooler, Jr., Chief Financial Officer of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:

(1) The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

(2) The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

Date: May 10, 2013	Signed:	/s/ JOSEPH W. POOLER, JR.
	Name:	Joseph W. Pooler, Jr.
	Title:	Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

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Permanent Equity (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2013

Equity [Abstract]

Activity of Number of Shares of Unrestricted Common Stock Issued

The following table reflects the activity for the three months ended March 31, 2013 related to the number of shares of unrestricted common stock that the Company had issued as of March 31, 2013:

	Common Stock Shares
Balance at December 31, 2012		10,794,725
Shares issued in connection with the redemption of Operating LLC units		186,339
Vesting of shares		503,948
Balance at March 31, 2013		11,485,012

Amount of Units Received by IFMI

The following table displays the amount of units received by IFMI pursuant to the UIS Agreement and as a result of the vesting and redemption of membership units of the Operating LLC by certain former owners of JVB Holdings for IFMI common stock as discussed above.

	Operating LLC Membership Units
Units related to UIS Agreement		338,214
Units received from certain former owners of JVB Holdings		186,339
Total		524,553

Schedule of Effects of Changes in Ownership Interest in Operating LLC on Equity

The following schedule presents the effects of changes in IFMI’s ownership interest in the Operating LLC on the equity attributable to IFMI:

	March 31, 2013			March 31, 2012
Net income / (loss) attributable to IFMI	$	(4,500	)	$	(3,859	)
Transfers (to) from the non-controlling interest:
Increase in IFMI’s paid in capital for the acquisition / (surrender) of additional units of consolidated subsidiary, net		598			664
Changes from net income / (loss) attributable to IFMI and transfers (to) from non-controlling interest	$	(3,902	)	$	(3,195	)

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Financial Instruments - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2012
Investments Debt And Equity Securities [Abstract]
Unrealized gains (losses) in net trading revenue	$ 1,710	$ (52)

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Acquisition - Summary of Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed (Parenthetical) (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2013
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Purchase price	$ 1,855
Principal amount of debt	8,121
Estimated economic life of asset	1 year 3 months 18 days
Star Asia Mercury LLC [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Purchase price	425
Principal amount of debt	$ 725

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Investments in Equity Method Affiliates - Schedule of Summary Data of Equity Method Investees (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2012
Equity Method Investments And Joint Ventures [Abstract]
Total Assets	$ 251,113		$ 279,874
Liabilities	81,846		96,981
Equity attributable to the investees	169,008		182,277
Non-controlling interest	259		616
Liabilities & Equity	251,113		279,874
Net income / (loss)	(12,615)	(15,885)
Net income / (loss) attributable to the investees	$ (12,257)	$ (15,570)

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Financial Instruments - Schedule of Other Investments, at Fair Value (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Cost	$ 39,484	$ 39,192
Carrying Value	32,638	38,323
Unrealized Gain / (Loss)	(6,846)	(869)
Interests in securitizations [Member]
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Cost	217	217
Carrying Value	82	77
Unrealized Gain / (Loss)	(135)	(140)
Equity securities [Member]
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Cost	39,047	38,745
Carrying Value	32,301	37,991
Unrealized Gain / (Loss)	(6,746)	(754)
Equity securities [Member] | EuroDekania [Member]
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Cost	7,807	7,807
Carrying Value	2,394	2,054
Unrealized Gain / (Loss)	(5,413)	(5,753)
Equity securities [Member] | Star Asia [Member]
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Cost	23,304	23,304
Carrying Value	24,136	30,169
Unrealized Gain / (Loss)	832	6,865
Equity securities [Member] | Tiptree [Member]
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Cost	5,561	5,561
Carrying Value	2,834	2,834
Unrealized Gain / (Loss)	(2,727)	(2,727)
Equity securities [Member] | Star Asia Special Situations Fund [Member]
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Cost	2,143	1,841
Carrying Value	2,848	2,503
Unrealized Gain / (Loss)	705	662
Equity securities [Member] | Other [Member]
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Cost	232	232
Carrying Value	89	431
Unrealized Gain / (Loss)	(143)	199
Residential loans [Member]
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Cost	220	230
Carrying Value	255	255
Unrealized Gain / (Loss)	$ 35	$ 25

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Permanent Equity - Schedule of Effects of Changes in Ownership Interest in Operating LLC on Equity (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2012
Equity [Abstract]
Net income / (loss) attributable to IFMI	$ (4,500)	$ (3,859)
Increase in IFMI's paid in capital for the acquisition / (surrender) of additional units of consolidated subsidiary, net	598	664
Changes from net income / (loss) attributable to IFMI and transfers (to) from non-controlling interest	$ (3,902)	$ (3,195)

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Acquisition - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2012
Loans At Acquisition Date [Line Items]
Purchase price	$ 1,855
Principal amount of debt	8,121
Percentage of voting interests	100.00%
Revenues	14,026	18,760
Net income / (loss) attributable to IFMI	(4,500)	(3,859)
Star Asia Mercury LLC [Member]
Loans At Acquisition Date [Line Items]
Purchase price	425
Principal amount of debt	725
Percentage of voting interests	50.00%
Star Asia Manager [Member]
Loans At Acquisition Date [Line Items]
Percentage of voting interests	50.00%
Revenues	273
Net income / (loss) attributable to IFMI	$ 186

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Financial Instruments (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2013

Investments All Other Investments [Abstract]

Schedule of Investments Classified as Investments-Trading

The following table provides detail of the investments classified as investments-trading as of the periods indicated:

INVESTMENTS—TRADING

(Dollars in Thousands)

Security Type	March 31, 2013		December 31, 2012
U.S. government agency MBS and CMOs (1)	$	24,416	$	34,592
U.S. government agency debt securities		18,982		21,066
RMBS		1,622		583
CMBS		142		12
U.S. Treasury securities		10,494		147
Interests in securitizations (2)		326		352
SBA loans		8,803		15,705
Corporate bonds and redeemable preferred stock		55,944		56,022
Foreign government bonds		53		448
Municipal bonds		26,720		37,745
Exchange traded funds		6		—
Certificates of deposit		11,073		8,934
Equity securities		329		533
Other		4		—
Investments-trading	$	158,914	$	176,139

(1) Includes TBAs. See note 8.

(2) Primarily comprised of CDOs, CLOs, and ABS.

Schedule of Trading Securities Sold, Not Yet Purchased

The following table provides detail of the trading securities sold, not yet purchased as of the periods indicated:

TRADING SECURITIES SOLD, NOT YET PURCHASED

(Dollars in Thousands)

Security Type	March 31, 2013		December 31, 2012
U.S. government agency MBS (1)	$	70	$	13
U.S. Treasury securities		23,011		19,722
Corporate bonds and redeemable preferred stock		35,874		21,976
Foreign government bonds		60		—
Municipal bonds		128		128
Exchange traded funds		103		—
Certificates of deposit		532		2,325
Equity securities		—		3
Trading securities sold, not yet purchased	$	59,778	$	44,167

(1) Represents TBAs. See note 8.

Schedule of Other Investments, at Fair Value

The following table provides detail of the investments included within other investments, at fair value:

OTHER INVESTMENTS, AT FAIR VALUE

(Dollars in Thousands)

	March 31, 2013
Security Type	Cost		Carrying Value		Unrealized Gain / (Loss)
Interests in securitizations (1)	$	217	$	82	$	(135	)
Equity Securities:
EuroDekania		7,807		2,394		(5,413	)
Star Asia		23,304		24,136		832
Tiptree		5,561		2,834		(2,727	)
Star Asia Special Situations Fund		2,143		2,848		705
Other securities		232		89		(143	)
Total equity securities		39,047		32,301		(6,746	)
Residential loans		220		255		35
Other investments, at fair value	$	39,484	$	32,638	$	(6,846	)

	December 31, 2012
Security Type	Cost		Carrying Value		Unrealized Gain / (Loss)
Interests in securitizations (1)	$	217	$	77	$	(140	)
Equity Securities:
EuroDekania		7,807		2,054		(5,753	)
Star Asia		23,304		30,169		6,865
Tiptree		5,561		2,834		(2,727	)
Star Asia Special Situations Fund		1,841		2,503		662
Other securities		232		431		199
Total equity securities		38,745		37,991		(754	)
Residential loans		230		255		25
Other investments, at fair value	$	39,192	$	38,323	$	(869	)

(1) Represents an interest in a CDO.

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Net Capital Requirements - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2013
JVB [Member]
Net Capital Requirements [Line Items]
Adjusted net capital	$ 10,655
Amount in excess of minimum capital requirement	10,543
CCPR [Member]
Net Capital Requirements [Line Items]
Adjusted net capital	14,060
Amount in excess of minimum capital requirement	13,810
Cohen and Company Financial Limited [Member]
Net Capital Requirements [Line Items]
Adjusted net capital	4,286
Amount in excess of minimum capital requirement	1,714
Minimum net liquid capital required	$ 2,572

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Debt - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	1 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2013
Proforma Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Purchase price	$ 1,855
Principal amount of debt	8,121
Star Asia Manager [Member]
Proforma Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Purchase price	425
Principal amount of debt	$ 725
Interest rate terms	The principal amount at a floating rate equal to three-month LIBOR plus 2.75% per annum
Interest rate spread	2.75%
Payment terms	Payments will be made quarterly
Cash available for distribution	50.00%

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Due from / Due to Related Parties - Schedule of Due from / Due to Related Parties (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Due From Due To Related Parties [Line Items]
Due from related parties	$ 1,078	$ 452
Cohen Brothers Financial, LLC [Member]
Due From Due To Related Parties [Line Items]
Due from related parties	88	90
Star Asia and related entities [Member]
Due From Due To Related Parties [Line Items]
Due from related parties	464
Star Asia Manager [Member]
Due From Due To Related Parties [Line Items]
Due from related parties		98
Deep Value GP II [Member]
Due From Due To Related Parties [Line Items]
Due from related parties	10
Employees [Member]
Due From Due To Related Parties [Line Items]
Due from related parties	$ 516	$ 264

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Fair Value Disclosures - Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total investments-trading	$ 158,914	$ 176,139
Other investments, at fair value	32,638	38,323
Trading securities sold, not yet purchased	59,778	44,167
Other Investment Vehicles [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Other investments, at fair value	29,364	35,057
Other Investment Vehicles [Member] | EuroDekania [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Other investments, at fair value	2,394	2,054
Other Investment Vehicles [Member] | Star Asia [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Other investments, at fair value	24,136	30,169
Other Investment Vehicles [Member] | Tiptree [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Other investments, at fair value	2,834	2,834
Investment Funds [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Other investments, at fair value	2,848	2,503
Investment Funds [Member] | Star Asia Special Situations Fund [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Other investments, at fair value	2,848	2,503
Investments-trading [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total investments-trading	158,914	176,139
Investments-trading [Member] | U.S. government agency MBS and CMOs [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total investments-trading	24,416	34,592
Investments-trading [Member] | U.S. government agency debt securities [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total investments-trading	18,982	21,066
Investments-trading [Member] | RMBS [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total investments-trading	1,622	583
Investments-trading [Member] | CMBS [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total investments-trading	142	12
Investments-trading [Member] | U.S. Treasury securities [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total investments-trading	10,494	147
Investments-trading [Member] | Interests in securitizations [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total investments-trading	326	352
Investments-trading [Member] | SBA loans [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total investments-trading	8,803	15,705
Investments-trading [Member] | Corporate bonds and redeemable preferred stock [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total investments-trading	55,944	56,022
Investments-trading [Member] | Foreign government bonds [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total investments-trading	53	448
Investments-trading [Member] | Municipal bonds [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total investments-trading	26,720	37,745
Investments-trading [Member] | Exchange traded funds [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total investments-trading	6
Investments-trading [Member] | Certificates of deposit [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total investments-trading	11,073	8,934
Investments-trading [Member] | Equity securities [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total investments-trading	329	533
Investments-trading [Member] | Other [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total investments-trading	4
Other investments, at fair value [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Other investments, at fair value	32,638	38,323
Other investments, at fair value [Member] | Other Investment Vehicles [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Other investments, at fair value	29,364	35,057
Other investments, at fair value [Member] | Other Investment Vehicles [Member] | EuroDekania [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Other investments, at fair value	2,394	2,054
Other investments, at fair value [Member] | Other Investment Vehicles [Member] | Star Asia [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Other investments, at fair value	24,136	30,169
Other investments, at fair value [Member] | Other Investment Vehicles [Member] | Tiptree [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Other investments, at fair value	2,834	2,834
Other investments, at fair value [Member] | Investment Funds [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Other investments, at fair value	2,848	2,503
Other investments, at fair value [Member] | Investment Funds [Member] | Star Asia Special Situations Fund [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Other investments, at fair value	2,848	2,503
Other investments, at fair value [Member] | Other [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Other investments, at fair value	89	431
Other investments, at fair value [Member] | Interests in securitizations [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Other investments, at fair value	82	77
Other investments, at fair value [Member] | Equity securities [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Other investments, at fair value	32,301	37,991
Other investments, at fair value [Member] | Residential loans [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Other investments, at fair value	255	255
Trading securities sold, not yet purchased [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Trading securities sold, not yet purchased	59,778	44,167
Trading securities sold, not yet purchased [Member] | U.S. Treasury securities [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Trading securities sold, not yet purchased	23,011	19,722
Trading securities sold, not yet purchased [Member] | Corporate bonds and redeemable preferred stock [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Trading securities sold, not yet purchased	35,874	21,976
Trading securities sold, not yet purchased [Member] | Foreign government bonds [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Trading securities sold, not yet purchased	60
Trading securities sold, not yet purchased [Member] | Municipal bonds [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Trading securities sold, not yet purchased	128	128
Trading securities sold, not yet purchased [Member] | Exchange traded funds [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Trading securities sold, not yet purchased	103
Trading securities sold, not yet purchased [Member] | Certificates of deposit [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Trading securities sold, not yet purchased	532	2,325
Trading securities sold, not yet purchased [Member] | Equity securities [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Trading securities sold, not yet purchased		3
Trading securities sold, not yet purchased [Member] | U.S. government agency MBS [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Trading securities sold, not yet purchased	70	13
Quoted Prices in Active Markets (Level 1) [Member] | Investments-trading [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total investments-trading	18,027	6,185
Quoted Prices in Active Markets (Level 1) [Member] | Investments-trading [Member] | U.S. Treasury securities [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total investments-trading	10,494	147
Quoted Prices in Active Markets (Level 1) [Member] | Investments-trading [Member] | Corporate bonds and redeemable preferred stock [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total investments-trading	7,341	5,643
Quoted Prices in Active Markets (Level 1) [Member] | Investments-trading [Member] | Exchange traded funds [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total investments-trading	6
Quoted Prices in Active Markets (Level 1) [Member] | Investments-trading [Member] | Equity securities [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total investments-trading	182	395
Quoted Prices in Active Markets (Level 1) [Member] | Investments-trading [Member] | Other [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total investments-trading	4
Quoted Prices in Active Markets (Level 1) [Member] | Other investments, at fair value [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Other investments, at fair value	23	24
Quoted Prices in Active Markets (Level 1) [Member] | Other investments, at fair value [Member] | Other [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Other investments, at fair value	23	24
Quoted Prices in Active Markets (Level 1) [Member] | Other investments, at fair value [Member] | Equity securities [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Other investments, at fair value	23	24
Quoted Prices in Active Markets (Level 1) [Member] | Trading securities sold, not yet purchased [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Trading securities sold, not yet purchased	23,151	19,877
Quoted Prices in Active Markets (Level 1) [Member] | Trading securities sold, not yet purchased [Member] | U.S. Treasury securities [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Trading securities sold, not yet purchased	23,011	19,722
Quoted Prices in Active Markets (Level 1) [Member] | Trading securities sold, not yet purchased [Member] | Corporate bonds and redeemable preferred stock [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Trading securities sold, not yet purchased	37	152
Quoted Prices in Active Markets (Level 1) [Member] | Trading securities sold, not yet purchased [Member] | Exchange traded funds [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Trading securities sold, not yet purchased	103
Quoted Prices in Active Markets (Level 1) [Member] | Trading securities sold, not yet purchased [Member] | Equity securities [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Trading securities sold, not yet purchased		3
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member] | Investments-trading [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total investments-trading	140,628	169,659
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member] | Investments-trading [Member] | U.S. government agency MBS and CMOs [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total investments-trading	24,416	34,592
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member] | Investments-trading [Member] | U.S. government agency debt securities [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total investments-trading	18,982	21,066
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member] | Investments-trading [Member] | RMBS [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total investments-trading	1,622	583
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member] | Investments-trading [Member] | CMBS [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total investments-trading	142	12
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member] | Investments-trading [Member] | Interests in securitizations [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total investments-trading	67	57
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member] | Investments-trading [Member] | SBA loans [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total investments-trading	8,803	15,705
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member] | Investments-trading [Member] | Corporate bonds and redeemable preferred stock [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total investments-trading	48,603	50,379
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member] | Investments-trading [Member] | Foreign government bonds [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total investments-trading	53	448
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member] | Investments-trading [Member] | Municipal bonds [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total investments-trading	26,720	37,745
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member] | Investments-trading [Member] | Certificates of deposit [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total investments-trading	11,073	8,934
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member] | Investments-trading [Member] | Equity securities [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total investments-trading	147	138
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member] | Other investments, at fair value [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Other investments, at fair value	321	662
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member] | Other investments, at fair value [Member] | Other [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Other investments, at fair value	66	407
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member] | Other investments, at fair value [Member] | Equity securities [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Other investments, at fair value	66	407
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member] | Other investments, at fair value [Member] | Residential loans [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Other investments, at fair value	255	255
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member] | Trading securities sold, not yet purchased [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Trading securities sold, not yet purchased	36,627	24,290
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member] | Trading securities sold, not yet purchased [Member] | Corporate bonds and redeemable preferred stock [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Trading securities sold, not yet purchased	35,837	21,824
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member] | Trading securities sold, not yet purchased [Member] | Foreign government bonds [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Trading securities sold, not yet purchased	60
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member] | Trading securities sold, not yet purchased [Member] | Municipal bonds [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Trading securities sold, not yet purchased	128	128
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member] | Trading securities sold, not yet purchased [Member] | Certificates of deposit [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Trading securities sold, not yet purchased	532	2,325
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member] | Trading securities sold, not yet purchased [Member] | U.S. government agency MBS [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Trading securities sold, not yet purchased	70	13
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member] | Investments-trading [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total investments-trading	259	295
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member] | Investments-trading [Member] | Interests in securitizations [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total investments-trading	259	295
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member] | Other investments, at fair value [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Other investments, at fair value	32,294	37,637
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member] | Other investments, at fair value [Member] | Other Investment Vehicles [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Other investments, at fair value	29,364	35,057
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member] | Other investments, at fair value [Member] | Other Investment Vehicles [Member] | EuroDekania [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Other investments, at fair value	2,394	2,054
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member] | Other investments, at fair value [Member] | Other Investment Vehicles [Member] | Star Asia [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Other investments, at fair value	24,136	30,169
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member] | Other investments, at fair value [Member] | Other Investment Vehicles [Member] | Tiptree [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Other investments, at fair value	2,834	2,834
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member] | Other investments, at fair value [Member] | Investment Funds [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Other investments, at fair value	2,848	2,503
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member] | Other investments, at fair value [Member] | Investment Funds [Member] | Star Asia Special Situations Fund [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Other investments, at fair value	2,848	2,503
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member] | Other investments, at fair value [Member] | Interests in securitizations [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Other investments, at fair value	82	77
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member] | Other investments, at fair value [Member] | Equity securities [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Other investments, at fair value	$ 32,212	$ 37,560

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Permanent Equity - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		1 Months Ended					3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2012	Jan. 31, 2013 JVB Holdings [Member]	Jan. 31, 2013 Restricted units [Member] JVB Holdings [Member]	Jan. 31, 2011 Restricted units [Member] JVB Holdings [Member]	Mar. 31, 2013 Restricted units [Member] JVB Holdings [Member]	Dec. 31, 2012 Restricted units [Member] JVB Holdings [Member]	Mar. 31, 2013 Additional Units Acquired (Net of Surrenders) [Member]	Mar. 31, 2013 Additional Paid-In Capital [Member]	Mar. 31, 2012 Additional Paid-In Capital [Member]	Mar. 31, 2013 Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income / (Loss) [Member]	Mar. 31, 2012 Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income / (Loss) [Member]	Mar. 31, 2013 Non-controlling Interest [Member]	Mar. 31, 2012 Non-controlling Interest [Member]
Stockholders Equity Note [Line Items]
Number of units or shares issued				186,339	559,020
Restricted units outstanding, JVB acquisition						186,342	372,681
Vesting of shares	503,948		186,339
Ratio of common stock to membership units	1
Units issued by operating LLC to IFMI								524,553
Acquisition / (surrender) of additional units of consolidated subsidiary, net	$ 598	$ 664							$ 598	$ 664	$ (23)	$ (22)	$ (575)	$ (642)

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Supplemental Cash Flow Disclosure - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2012
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Line Items]
Interest paid	$ 543	$ 914
Paid income taxes	94	6
Received income tax refunds	0	0
Acquisition / (surrender) of additional units of consolidated subsidiary, net	598	664
Reclassification of investment in equity method affiliates	705
Reclassification of redeemable non-controlling interest to mandatorily redeemable equity interests		5,886
Star Asia Manager [Member]
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Line Items]
Reclassification of investment in equity method affiliates	705
Additional Paid-In Capital [Member]
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Line Items]
Acquisition / (surrender) of additional units of consolidated subsidiary, net	598	664
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income / (Loss) [Member]
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Line Items]
Acquisition / (surrender) of additional units of consolidated subsidiary, net	(23)	(22)
Non-controlling Interest [Member]
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Line Items]
Acquisition / (surrender) of additional units of consolidated subsidiary, net	$ (575)	$ (642)

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Earnings / (Loss) Per Common Share - Schedule of Earnings / (Loss) Per Common Share (Parenthetical) (Detail)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2012
Calculation Of Numerator And Denominator In Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Restricted operating LLC membership units	23,648	23,256
Restricted shares of IFMI Common Stock, antidilutive	185,141	12,945
Restricted units [Member]
Calculation Of Numerator And Denominator In Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Restricted shares of IFMI Common Stock, antidilutive	109,101	5,107
Chief Executive Officer [Member]
Calculation Of Numerator And Denominator In Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Membership units held	4,983,557
Other Members [Member]
Calculation Of Numerator And Denominator In Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Membership units held	340,533

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Related Party Transactions - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended														3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Mar. 31, 2013 Star Asia [Member]	Dec. 31, 2012 Star Asia [Member]	Mar. 31, 2013 EuroDekania [Member]	Dec. 31, 2012 EuroDekania [Member]	Mar. 31, 2013 Deep Value GP [Member]	Dec. 31, 2012 Deep Value GP [Member]	Mar. 31, 2013 Deep Value GP II [Member]	Dec. 31, 2012 Deep Value GP II [Member]	Mar. 31, 2013 Duart Capital [Member]	Dec. 31, 2012 Duart Capital [Member]	Mar. 31, 2013 Star Asia Opportunity [Member]	Dec. 31, 2012 Star Asia Opportunity [Member]	Mar. 31, 2013 Star Asia Special Situations Fund [Member]	Dec. 31, 2012 Star Asia Special Situations Fund [Member]	Mar. 31, 2013 TBBK [Member]	Dec. 31, 2012 TBBK [Member]	Mar. 31, 2013 Star Asia SPV [Member]	Dec. 31, 2012 Star Asia SPV [Member]	Mar. 31, 2013 Star Asia Capital Management [Member]	Dec. 31, 2012 Star Asia Capital Management [Member]	Mar. 31, 2013 SAA Manager [Member]	Dec. 31, 2012 SAA Manager [Member]	Mar. 31, 2013 SAP GP [Member]	Dec. 31, 2012 SAP GP [Member]	Mar. 31, 2013 Star Asia Manager [Member]	Feb. 28, 2013 Star Asia Manager [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Outstanding shares percentage held	100.00%		28.00%	28.00%	10.00%	10.00%	50.00%	50.00%	40.00%	40.00%	20.00%	20.00%	28.00%	28.00%	6.00%	6.00%			31.00%	31.00%	33.00%	33.00%	33.00%	33.00%	33.00%	33.00%	100.00%	50.00%
Deposits																	$ 72	$ 36
Repurchase agreement amount	101,580	70,273															12,437
Additional investment	$ 302														$ 302

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Permanent Equity - Amount of Units Received by IFMI (Detail)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2013
Stockholders Equity Note [Line Items]
Operating LLC Membership Units	524,553
JVB Holdings [Member]
Stockholders Equity Note [Line Items]
Operating LLC Membership Units	186,339
UIS Agreement [Member]
Stockholders Equity Note [Line Items]
Operating LLC Membership Units	338,214

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Debt - Debt Outstanding (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Current Outstanding Par	$ 8,121
Debt	26,788	25,847
Interest Rate Terms	8.00%
Maturity	May 2027
10.50% Contingent Convertible Senior Notes due 2027 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Current Outstanding Par	8,121
Debt	8,077	8,068
Interest Rate Terms	10.50%
Interest Rate	10.50%
Maturity	May 2014
Junior subordinated notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Current Outstanding Par	48,125
Debt	17,644	17,437
Alesco Capital Trust I [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Current Outstanding Par	28,125
Debt	10,310	10,189
Interest Rate Terms	4.28%
Interest Rate	4.28%
Maturity	July 2037
Sunset Financial Statutory Trust I [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Current Outstanding Par	20,000
Debt	7,334	7,248
Interest Rate Terms	4.43%
Interest Rate	4.43%
Maturity	March 2035
Subordinated notes payable [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Current Outstanding Par	342
Debt	342	342
Interest Rate Terms	12.00%
Interest Rate	12.00%
Maturity	June 2013
Star Asia Manager [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Current Outstanding Par	725
Debt	$ 725
Interest Rate Terms	3.03%
Interest Rate	3.03%

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Segment and Geographic Information

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2013

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

Segment and Geographic Information

18. SEGMENT AND GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION

Segment Information

The Company operates within three business segments: Capital Markets, Asset Management, and Principal Investing. See note 1.

The Company’s business segment information for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012 was prepared using the following methodologies and generally represents the information that is relied upon by management in its decision making processes:

(a) Revenues and expenses directly associated with each business segment are included in determining net income / (loss) by segment.

(b) Indirect expenses (such as general and administrative expenses including executive and indirect overhead costs) not directly associated with specific business segments are not allocated to the business segments’ statements of operations. Accordingly, the Company presents segment information consistent with internal management reporting. See note (1) in the table below for more detail on unallocated items. The following tables present the financial information for the Company’s segments for the periods indicated.

Beginning with the fourth quarter of 2012, the Company reclassified the investment in certain equity method affiliates as well as the income / (loss) from these equity method affiliates from the Principal Investing business segment to the Asset Management business segment. Relevant prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation.

As of and for the three months ended March 31, 2013	Capital Markets			Asset Management			Principal Investing			Segment Total			Unallocated (1)			Total
Summary statement of operations
Net trading	$	13,059		$	—		$	—		$	13,059		$	—		$	13,059
Asset management		—			4,762			—			4,762			—			4,762
New issue and advisory		995			—			—			995			—			995
Principal transactions and other income		55			510			(5,355	)		(4,790	)		—			(4,790	)
Total revenues		14,109			5,272			(5,355	)		14,026			—			14,026
Total operating expenses		14,513			2,933			79			17,525			3,573			21,098
Operating income / (loss)		(404	)		2,339			(5,434	)		(3,499	)		(3,573	)		(7,072	)
Income / (loss) from equity method affiliates		—			211			1,308			1,519			—			1,519
Other non operating income / (expense)		(55	)		(3	)		—			(58	)		(971	)		(1,029	)
Income / (loss) before income taxes		(459	)		2,547			(4,126	)		(2,038	)		(4,544	)		(6,582	)
Income tax expense / (benefit)		(24	)		—			—			(24	)		36			12
Net income / (loss)		(435	)		2,547			(4,126	)		(2,014	)		(4,580	)		(6,594	)
Less: Net income / (loss) attributable to the non-controlling interest		(3	)		—			—			(3	)		(2,091	)		(2,094	)
Net income / (loss) attributable to IFMI	$	(432	)	$	2,547		$	(4,126	)	$	(2,011	)	$	(2,489	)	$	(4,500	)
Other statement of operations data:
Depreciation and amortization (included in total operating expense)	$	197		$	38		$	—		$	235		$	75		$	310
Balance sheet data:
Total assets (2) (3)	$	283,425		$	7,729		$	35,366		$	326,520		$	9,666		$	336,186
Investment in equity method affiliates (included in total assets)	$	—		$	9		$	2,725		$	2,734		$	—		$	2,734

As of and for the three months ended March 31, 2012	Capital Markets			Asset Management		Principal Investing			Segment Total			Unallocated (1)			Total
Summary statement of operations
Net trading	$	17,691		$	—	$	—		$	17,691		$	—		$	17,691
Asset management		—			4,937		—			4,937			—			4,937
New issue and advisory		1,077			—		—			1,077			—			1,077
Principal transactions and other income		(27	)		160		(5,078	)		(4,945	)		—			(4,945	)
Total revenues		18,741			5,097		(5,078	)		18,760			—			18,760
Total operating expenses		18,870			1,080		81			20,031			3,932			23,963
Operating income / (loss)		(129	)		4,017		(5,159	)		(1,271	)		(3,932	)		(5,203	)
Income / (loss) from equity method affiliates		—			341		175			516			—			516
Other non operating income / (expense)		65			—		—			65			(1,277	)		(1,212	)
Income / (loss) before income taxes		(64	)		4,358		(4,984	)		(690	)		(5,209	)		(5,899	)
Income tax expense / (benefit)		—			—		—			—			(9	)		(9	)
Net income / (loss)		(64	)		4,358		(4,984	)		(690	)		(5,200	)		(5,890	)
Less: Net income / (loss) attributable to the non-controlling interest		(129	)		—		—			(129	)		(1,902	)		(2,031	)
Net income / (loss) attributable to IFMI	$	65		$	4,358	$	(4,984	)	$	(561	)	$	(3,298	)	$	(3,859	)
Other statement of operations data:
Depreciation and amortization (included in total operating expense)	$	229		$	4	$	—		$	233		$	158		$	391
Balance sheet data:
Total assets (2) (3)	$	427,004		$	7,012	$	42,667		$	476,683		$	13,395		$	490,078
Investment in equity method affiliates (included in total assets)	$	—		$	697	$	5,101		$	5,798		$	—		$	5,798

(1) Unallocated includes certain expenses incurred by indirect overhead and support departments (such as the executive, finance, legal, information technology, human resources, risk, compliance, and other similar overhead and support departments). Some of the items not allocated include: (1) operating expenses (such as cash compensation and benefits, equity-based compensation expense, professional fees, travel and entertainment, consulting fees, and rent) related to support departments excluding certain departments that directly support the Capital Markets business segment; (2) interest expense on corporate debt; and (3) income taxes. Management does not consider these items necessary for an understanding of the operating results of these business segments and such amounts are excluded in business segment reporting to the Chief Operating Decision Maker.

(2) Unallocated assets primarily include (1) amounts due from related parties; (2) furniture and equipment, net; and (3) other assets that are not considered necessary for an understanding of business segment assets and such amounts are excluded in business segment reporting to the Chief Operating Decision Maker.

(3) Goodwill and intangible assets as of March 31, 2013 and 2012 are allocated to the Capital Markets and Asset Management business segments as indicated in the table listed below.

As of March 31, 2013:

	Capital Markets		Asset Management			Principal Investing		Segment Total		Unallocated		Total
Goodwill	$	7,937	$	3,176		$	—	$	11,113	$	—	$	11,113
Intangible assets (included in other assets)	$	332	$	378	(1)	$	—	$	710	$	—	$	710

(1) See note 4 for a discussion about the intangible asset related to the acquisition of 100% control of Star Asia Manager.

As of March 31, 2012:

	Capital Markets		Asset Management		Principal Investing		Segment Total		Unallocated		Total
Goodwill	$	8,030	$	3,176	$	—	$	11,206		—	$	11,206
Intangible assets (included in other assets)	$	538	$	—	$	—	$	538		—	$	538

Geographic Information

The Company conducts its business activities through offices in the following locations: (1) United States; (2) United Kingdom and other; and (3) Asia. Total revenues by geographic area are summarized as follows:

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION

(Dollars in Thousands)

	Three months ended March 31,
	2013		2012
Total Revenues:
United States	$	11,397	$	17,113
United Kingdom & Other		2,356		1,647
Asia		273		—
Total	$	14,026	$	18,760

Long-lived assets attributable to an individual country, other than the United States, are not material.

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Receivables from and Payables to Brokers, Dealers, and Clearing Agencies - Schedule of Receivables from and Payables to Brokers, Dealers, and Clearing Agencies (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Brokers And Dealers [Abstract]
Receivable from clearing organizations	$ 1,064	$ 1,084
Unsettled regular way trades, net		9,653
Deposits with clearing organizations	1,381	1,516
Receivables from brokers, dealers, and clearing agencies	2,445	12,253
Unsettled regular way trades, net	18,655
Margin payable	38,701	96,211
Payables to brokers, dealers, and clearing agencies	$ 57,356	$ 96,211

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Related Party Transactions (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2013

Related Party Transactions [Abstract]

Schedule of Related Party Transactions

The following tables display the routine intercompany transactions recognized in the statements of operations from the identified related parties during the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively, which are described above.

RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

Three months ended March 31, 2013

(Dollars in Thousands)

					Principal transactions and other income					Income /(loss) from equity method affiliates
	Management fee revenue		Net trading		Dividend income and other		Gain/ (Loss)
TBBK	$	—	$	26	$	—	$	—		$	—
Star Asia		277		—		—		(6,033	)		—
Star Asia Manager		—		—		—		—			158
Star Asia SPV		—		—		—		—			1,314
Star Asia Opportunity		—		—		—		—			(6	)
Star Asia Capital Management		—		—		—		—			34
Star Asia Special Situations Fund		—		—		—		43			—
SAA Manager		—		—		—		—			23
EuroDekania		—		—		—		340			—
Deep Value GPs		—		—		—		—			(4	)
Total	$	277	$	26	$	—	$	(5,650	)	$	1,519

RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

Three months ended March 31, 2012

(Dollars in Thousands)

					Principal transactions and other income					Income / (loss) from equity method affiliates
	Management fee revenue		Net trading		Dividend income and other		Gain/ (Loss)
CBF	$	64	$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—
TBBK		—		35		—		—			—
Star Asia		—		—		—		(5,240	)		—
Star Asia Manager		—		—		—		—			274
Star Asia SPV		—		—		—		—			479
Star Asia Opportunity		—		—		—		—			(304	)
Star Asia Capital Management		—		—		—		—			66
EuroDekania		139		—		94		(22	)		—
Deep Value GPs		—		—		—		—			1
Total	$	203	$	35	$	94	$	(5,262	)	$	516

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Permanent Equity - Activity of Number of Shares of Unrestricted Common Stock Issued (Detail)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2013
Statement Of Stockholders Equity [Abstract]
Beginning balance, Common Stock	10,794,725
Shares issued in connection with the redemption of Operating LLC units, Common Stock	186,339
Vesting of shares, Common Stock	503,948
Ending balance, Common Stock	11,485,012

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Investments in Equity Method Affiliates (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2013

Equity Method Investments And Joint Ventures [Abstract]

Schedule of Investment in Equity Method Affiliates

The following table summarizes the activity and the earnings of the Company’s equity method affiliates and includes the activity for Star Asia Manager during the period that the Company accounted for its investment in Star Asia Manager under the equity method.

INVESTMENT IN EQUITY METHOD AFFILIATES

(Dollars in Thousands)

	Investment in
	Star Asia Manager			Deep Value GP		Deep Value GP II			Star Asia SPV		Star Asia Opportunity			Star Asia Capital Management			SAA Manager			Total
Balance at January 1, 2013	$	547		$	7	$	39		$	1,395	$	22		$	(92	)	$	(8	)	$	1,910
Investments / advances		—			—		—			—		—			—			10			10
Acquisition (1)		(705	)		—		—			—		—			—			—			(705	)
Earnings / (loss) realized		158			—		(4	)		1,314		(6	)		34			23			1,519
Balance at March 31, 2013	$	—		$	7	$	35		$	2,709	$	16		$	(58	)	$	25		$	2,734

(1) See note 4.

Schedule of Summary Data of Equity Method Investees

The following table summarizes the combined financial information for all equity method investees, including equity method investees for which the fair value option was elected. This aggregated summarized financial data does not represent the Company’s proportionate share of equity method investees’ assets or earnings.

SUMMARY DATA OF EQUITY METHOD INVESTEES

(unaudited)

(Dollars in Thousands)

	March 31, 2013		December 31, 2012
Total Assets	$	251,113	$	279,874
Liabilities	$	81,846	$	96,981
Equity attributable to the investees		169,008		182,277
Non-controlling interest		259		616
Liabilities & Equity	$	251,113	$	279,874

	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2013			2012
Net income / (loss)	$	(12,615	)	$	(15,885	)
Net income / (loss) attributable to the investees	$	(12,257	)	$	(15,570	)

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Financial Instruments - Schedule of Investments Classified as Investments-Trading (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Schedule of Trading Securities and Other Trading Assets [Line Items]
Investments-trading	$ 158,914	$ 176,139
U.S. government agency MBS and CMOs [Member]
Schedule of Trading Securities and Other Trading Assets [Line Items]
Investments-trading	24,416	34,592
U.S. government agency debt securities [Member]
Schedule of Trading Securities and Other Trading Assets [Line Items]
Investments-trading	18,982	21,066
RMBS [Member]
Schedule of Trading Securities and Other Trading Assets [Line Items]
Investments-trading	1,622	583
CMBS [Member]
Schedule of Trading Securities and Other Trading Assets [Line Items]
Investments-trading	142	12
U.S. Treasury securities [Member]
Schedule of Trading Securities and Other Trading Assets [Line Items]
Investments-trading	10,494	147
Interests in securitizations [Member]
Schedule of Trading Securities and Other Trading Assets [Line Items]
Investments-trading	326	352
SBA loans [Member]
Schedule of Trading Securities and Other Trading Assets [Line Items]
Investments-trading	8,803	15,705
Corporate bonds and redeemable preferred stock [Member]
Schedule of Trading Securities and Other Trading Assets [Line Items]
Investments-trading	55,944	56,022
Foreign government bonds [Member]
Schedule of Trading Securities and Other Trading Assets [Line Items]
Investments-trading	53	448
Municipal bonds [Member]
Schedule of Trading Securities and Other Trading Assets [Line Items]
Investments-trading	26,720	37,745
Exchange traded funds [Member]
Schedule of Trading Securities and Other Trading Assets [Line Items]
Investments-trading	6
Certificates of deposit [Member]
Schedule of Trading Securities and Other Trading Assets [Line Items]
Investments-trading	11,073	8,934
Equity securities [Member]
Schedule of Trading Securities and Other Trading Assets [Line Items]
Investments-trading	329	533
Other [Member]
Schedule of Trading Securities and Other Trading Assets [Line Items]
Investments-trading	$ 4

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Other Assets and Accounts Payable and Other Liabilities - Schedule of Accounts Payable and Other Liabilities (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Payables And Accruals [Abstract]
Accounts payable	$ 1,362	$ 1,143
Rent payable	997	1,032
Accrued interest payable	524	308
Income and payroll taxes payable	2,359	3,011
Guarantee liability	1,084	1,084
Settlement payable	2,141	4,467
Deferred income	198	498
Mandatorily redeemable equity interests	0	86
Other general accrued expenses	1,895	1,451
Accounts payable and other liabilities	$ 10,560	$ 13,080

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Fair Value Disclosures - Schedule of Fair Value Measurements of Investments in Certain Entities that Calculate Net Asset Value Per Share (Parenthetical) (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Fair Value, Investments, Entities that Calculate Net Asset Value Per Share [Line Items]
Unadjusted net asset value of Star Asia Finance	$ 34,375	$ 39,998
Ownership percentage	100.00%
Star Asia [Member]
Fair Value, Investments, Entities that Calculate Net Asset Value Per Share [Line Items]
Unadjusted net asset value of Star Asia Finance	34,375	39,998
Tiptree [Member]
Fair Value, Investments, Entities that Calculate Net Asset Value Per Share [Line Items]
Ownership percentage	1.00%	1.00%
Star Asia Special Situations Fund [Member]
Fair Value, Investments, Entities that Calculate Net Asset Value Per Share [Line Items]
Initial life of closed-end fund investment	3 years
Unfunded commitments	$ 0	$ 321
Unfunded commitment expiration date	December 31, 2014

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Acquisition - Summary of Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2013
Assets acquired:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 1,104
Due from related parties	253
Other assets	150
Liabilities assumed:
Accounts payable and other liabilities	(55)
Fair value of net assets acquired	1,452
Purchase price	1,855
Intangible Asset	$ 403

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Basis of Presentation

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2013

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Basis of Presentation

2. BASIS OF PRESENTATION

The financial statements of the Company included herein were prepared in conformity with U.S. GAAP for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by U.S. GAAP for complete financial statements. The information furnished includes all adjustments and accruals of a normal recurring nature, which, in the opinion of management, are necessary for a fair presentation of results for the interim months periods. All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. The results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012 are not necessarily indicative of the results for the entire year or any subsequent interim period. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012.

Capitalized terms used herein without definition have the meanings ascribed to them in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012.

Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation.

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Derivative Financial Instruments - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
TBA sale agreements [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative notional amount	$ 81,582	$ 40,125
TBA purchase agreements [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative notional amount	59,250	32,794
TBA purchase contracts and offsetting TBA sale agreements [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative notional amount	$ 413,700

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Due from / Due to Related Parties (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2013

Text Block [Abstract]

Schedule of Due from / Due to Related Parties

The following table summarizes the outstanding due from / to related parties. These amounts may result from normal operating advances or from timing differences between the transactions disclosed in note 20 and final settlement of those transactions in cash. All amounts are primarily non-interest bearing.

DUE FROM/DUE TO RELATED PARTIES

(Dollars in Thousands)

	March 31, 2013		December 31, 2012
Cohen Brothers Financial, LLC	$	88	$	90
Star Asia and related entities (1)		464		—
Star Asia Manager		—		98
Deep Value GP II		10		—
Employees		516		264
Total Due from Related Parties	$	1,078	$	452

(1) Related entities include Star Asia Capital Management and SAA Manager.

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Subsequent Events

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2013

Subsequent Events [Abstract]

Subsequent Events

22. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

On May 9, 2013, the Company entered into definitive agreements with Mead Park Capital Partners LLC (“Mead Park Capital”) and CBF (an entity owned solely by Daniel G. Cohen), pursuant to which each will make investments in the Company, totaling $13,746 in the aggregate. Mead Park Capital is a vehicle advised by Mead Park Advisors LLC (“Mead Park”) (a registered investment advisor) and controlled by Jack J. DiMaio, CEO and founder of Mead Park. The investment and related actions were unanimously approved by the Company’s Board of Directors (with Daniel G. Cohen abstaining) following the recommendation of the Board’s Special Committee, which is comprised of three independent directors. The resulting share issuance is subject to shareholder approval and customary closing conditions. Shareholders representing approximately 52% of those eligible to vote have signed voting agreements in support of the transaction.

Under the terms of the definitive agreements, Mead Park Capital will purchase 1,949,167 shares of the Company’s common stock and CBF will purchase 800,000 shares of the Company’s common stock, in each case, at $2.00 per share for a combined investment of $5,498. In addition, Mead Park Capital will purchase a convertible promissory note in the aggregate principal amount of $5,848, which is convertible into 1,949,167 shares at $3.00 per share. CBF will purchase a convertible promissory note in the aggregate principal amount of $2,400, which is convertible into 800,000 shares at $3.00 per share. The convertible notes will have an 8.0% annual interest rate and will mature in five years following the date of their issuances.

Upon the closing of the transactions, Mr. DiMaio and Christopher Ricciardi, a partner in the adviser to Mead Park Capital and former President of IFMI, will join the Company’s Board of Directors. Mr. DiMaio will be named Chairman, and Mr. Cohen will be named Vice Chairman of the Board. In addition, IFMI’s Board of Directors will be reduced from ten to eight members.

In addition, Mr. Cohen will transition to President of IFMI’s European operations. The Board’s Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee is currently undertaking a search for a successor to Mr. Cohen as Chief Executive Officer. Until a successor is appointed, Mr. Cohen will remain as IFMI’s CEO.

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Due from / Due to Related Parties

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2013

Text Block [Abstract]

Due from / Due to Related Parties

21. DUE FROM / DUE TO RELATED PARTIES

The following table summarizes the outstanding due from / to related parties. These amounts may result from normal operating advances or from timing differences between the transactions disclosed in note 20 and final settlement of those transactions in cash. All amounts are primarily non-interest bearing.

DUE FROM/DUE TO RELATED PARTIES

(Dollars in Thousands)

	March 31, 2013		December 31, 2012
Cohen Brothers Financial, LLC	$	88	$	90
Star Asia and related entities (1)		464		—
Star Asia Manager		—		98
Deep Value GP II		10		—
Employees		516		264
Total Due from Related Parties	$	1,078	$	452

(1) Related entities include Star Asia Capital Management and SAA Manager.

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Fair Value Disclosures - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2012
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Fair value, option, changes in fair value, gains (losses)	$ (5,398)	$ (5,174)
Unadjusted net asset value of Star Asia Finance	34,375		39,998
Company's international valuation model of Star Asia value	24,136		30,169
Residential Loan [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Fair value of assets transfers out of level 3	267
Star Asia [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Discount rates used in determining fair value	6.65%		6.82%
Unadjusted net asset value of Star Asia Finance	$ 34,375		$ 39,998

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Organization and Nature of Operations - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) In Billions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2013
Brokers And Dealers [Abstract]
Company had assets under management	$ 6.2
Collateralized debt obligations, amount	$ 6.0
Collateralized debt obligations, percentage	96.00%

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2013

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Adoption of New Accounting Standards

A. Adoption of New Accounting Standards

In December 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2011-11, Balance Sheet (Topic 210): Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities (“ASU 2011-11”), which requires companies to disclose information about offsetting and related arrangements to enable users of financial statements to understand the effect of those arrangements on a company’s financial position. The amendments require enhanced disclosures by requiring improved information about financial statements and derivative instruments that are either (1) offset in accordance with current literature, or (2) subject to an enforceable master netting arrangement or similar agreement, irrespective of whether they are offset in accordance with current literature. ASU 2011-11 is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning on or after January 1, 2013, and interim periods within those annual periods. In January 2013, the FASB issued ASU No. 2013-01, Balance Sheet (Topic 210): Clarifying the Scope of Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities (“ASU 2013-01”), which clarifies that the scope of the intended disclosures required by ASU 2011-11 applies to derivatives accounted for in accordance with Topic 815, Derivatives and Hedging, including bifurcated embedded derivatives, repurchase agreements and reverse repurchase agreements, and securities borrowing and securities lending transactions that are either offset in accordance with Section 210-20-45 or Section 815-10-45 or subject to an enforceable master netting arrangement or similar agreement. ASU 2013-01 is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning on or after January 1, 2013. An entity is required to provide the disclosures retrospectively for all comparative periods presented. The Company’s adoption of the provisions of ASU 2011-11 and ASU 2013-01 effective January 1, 2013 did not have an effect on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations, or cash flows since the repurchase agreements, receivables under resale agreements and derivatives that it holds are not subject to an enforceable master netting arrangement or similar agreement.

In July 2012, the FASB issued ASU No. 2012-02, Intangibles — Goodwill and Other (Topic 350): Testing Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets for Impairment (“ASU 2012-02”), which provides an option for companies to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether the existence of events and circumstances indicates that it is more likely than not that the indefinite-lived intangible asset is impaired. If a company concludes that it is not more likely than not that the indefinite-lived intangible asset is impaired, then the company is not required to take further action. However, if a company concludes otherwise, then it is required to determine the fair value of the indefinite-lived intangible asset and perform the quantitative impairment test by comparing the fair value with the carrying amount in accordance with Subtopic 350-30. A company also has the option to bypass the qualitative assessment for any indefinite-lived intangible asset in any period and proceed directly to performing the quantitative assessment in any subsequent period. The Company’s adoption of the provisions of ASU 2012-02 effective January 1, 2013 did not have an effect on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.

In February 2013, the FASB issued ASU No. 2013-02, Comprehensive Income (Topic 220): Reporting Amounts Reclassified Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (“ASU 2013-02”), which includes amendments that require an entity to provide information about the amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income by component. The amendments do not change the current requirements for reporting net income or other comprehensive income in financial statements. In addition, an entity is required to present, either on the face of the statement where net income is presented or in the notes, significant amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income by the respective line items of net income but only if the amount reclassified is required under U.S. GAAP to be reclassified to net income in its entirety in the same reporting period. For other amounts that are not required under U.S. GAAP to be reclassified in their entirety to net income, an entity is required to cross-reference to other disclosures required under U.S. GAAP that provide additional detail about those amounts. For public entities, the amendments are effective prospectively for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2012. Early adoption was permitted. Since ASU 2013-02 only impacts disclosures, the Company’s adoption of the provisions of ASU 2013-02 effective January 1, 2013 did not have an effect on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

B. Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The following methods and assumptions were used by the Company in estimating the fair value of its financial instruments. These determinations were based on available market information and appropriate valuation methodologies. Considerable judgment is required to interpret market data to develop the estimates and, therefore, these estimates may not necessarily be indicative of the amount the Company could realize in a current market exchange. The use of different market assumptions and/or estimation methodologies may have a material effect on the estimated fair value amounts. Refer to note 7 for a discussion of the fair value hierarchy with respect to investments-trading, other investments, at fair value and the derivatives held by the Company.

Cash and cash equivalents: Cash is carried at historical cost, which is assumed to approximate fair value. The estimated fair value measurement of cash and cash equivalents is classified within level 1 of the valuation hierarchy.

Investments-trading: These amounts are carried at fair value. The fair value is based on either quoted market prices of an active exchange, independent broker market quotations, market price quotations from third party pricing services, or valuation models when quotations are not available. See note 7 for disclosures about the categorization of the fair value measurements of investments-trading within the three level fair value hierarchy.

Other investments, at fair value: These amounts are carried at fair value. The fair value is based on quoted market prices of an active exchange, independent broker market quotations, or valuation models when quotations are not available. In the case of investments in alternative investment funds, fair value is generally based on the reported net asset value of the underlying fund. See note 7 for disclosures concerning the categorization of the fair value measurements of other investments, at fair value within the three level fair value hierarchy.

Receivables under resale agreements: Receivables under resale agreements are carried at their contracted resale price, have short-term maturities, and are repriced frequently or bear market interest rates and, accordingly, these contracts are at amounts that approximate fair value. The estimated fair value measurements of receivables under resale agreements are based on observations of actual market activity and are generally classified within level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.

Trading securities sold, not yet purchased: These amounts are carried at fair value. The fair value is based on quoted market prices of an active exchange, independent market quotations, market price quotations from third party pricing services, or valuation models when quotations are not available. See note 7 for disclosures concerning the categorization of the fair value measurements of trading securities sold, not yet purchased within the three level fair value hierarchy.

Securities sold under agreement to repurchase: The liabilities for securities sold under agreement to repurchase are carried at their contracted repurchase price, have short-term maturities, and are repriced frequently with amounts normally due in one month or less and, accordingly, these contracts are at amounts that approximate fair value. The estimated fair value measurements of securities sold under agreement to repurchase are based on observations of actual market activity and are generally classified within level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.

Debt: These amounts are carried at outstanding principal less unamortized discount. However, a substantial portion of the debt was assumed in the Merger and recorded at fair value as of that date. As of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, the fair value of the Company’s debt was estimated to be $35.3 million and $34.6 million, respectively. The estimated fair value measurements of the debt are generally based on discounted cash flow models prepared by the Company’s management primarily using discount rates for similar instruments issued to companies with similar credit risks to the Company and are generally classified within level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.

Derivatives: These amounts are carried at fair value. Derivatives may be included as a component of investments-trading; trading securities sold, not yet purchased; and other investments, at fair value. See notes 7 and 8. The fair value is generally based on quoted market prices on an exchange that is deemed to be active for derivative instruments such as foreign currency forward contracts and EuroDollar futures. For derivative instruments, such as TBAs, the fair value is generally based on market price quotations from third party pricing services. See note 7 for disclosures concerning the categorization of the fair value measurements within the three level fair value hierarchy.

Recent Accounting Developments

C. Recent Accounting Developments

In February 2013, the FASB issued ASU No. 2013-04, Liabilities (Topic 405): Obligations Resulting from Joint and Several Liability Arrangements for Which the Total Amount of the Obligation Is Fixed at the Reporting Date, which requires an entity to measure obligations resulting from joint and several liability arrangements for which the total amount of the obligation within the scope of the guidance is fixed at the reporting date, as the sum of the following: (a) the amount the reporting entity agreed to pay on the basis of its arrangement among its co-obligors; and (b) any additional amount the reporting entity expects to pay on behalf of its co-obligors. Examples of obligations within the scope of this ASU include debt arrangements, other contractual obligations, and settled litigation and judicial rulings. The guidance in this ASU also requires an entity to disclose the nature and amount of the obligation as well as other information about those obligations. The amendments in this ASU are effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2013. The amendments in this ASU should be applied retrospectively to all prior periods presented for those obligations resulting from joint and several liability arrangements within the ASU’s scope that exist at the beginning of the entity’s fiscal year of adoption. An entity may elect to use hindsight for the comparative periods presented in the initial year of adoption (if it changed its accounting as a result of adopting the guidance) and shall disclose that fact. The use of hindsight would allow an entity to recognize, measure, and disclose obligations resulting from joint and several liability arrangements within the scope of this ASU in comparative periods using information available at adoption rather than requiring an entity to make judgments about what information it had in each of the prior periods to measure the obligation. Early adoption is permitted. The Company will adopt the provisions of ASU 2013-04 effective January 1, 2014 and is currently evaluating the effect of the adoption on the Company’s consolidated financial position and results of operations.

In March 2013, the FASB issued ASU No. 2013-05, Foreign Currency Matters (Topic 830): Parent’s Accounting for the Cumulative Translation Adjustment upon Derecognition of Certain Subsidiaries or Groups of Assets within a Foreign Entity or of an Investment in a Foreign Entity, which addresses the accounting for the cumulative translation adjustment when a parent either sells a part or all of its investment in a foreign entity or no longer holds a controlling financial interest in a subsidiary or group of assets that is a nonprofit activity or a business within a foreign entity. When a reporting entity (parent) ceases to have a controlling financial interest in a subsidiary or group of assets that is a nonprofit activity or a business (other than a sale of in substance real estate or conveyance of oil and gas mineral rights) within a foreign entity, the parent is required to apply the guidance in Subtopic 830-30 to release any related cumulative translation adjustment into net income. Accordingly, the cumulative translation adjustment should be released into net income only if the sale or transfer results in the complete or substantially complete liquidation of the foreign entity in which the subsidiary or group of assets had resided. For an equity method investment that is a foreign entity, the partial sale guidance in Section 830-30-40 still applies, specifically, a pro rata portion of the cumulative translation adjustment should be released into net income upon a partial sale of such an equity method investment. However, this treatment does not apply to an equity method investment that is not a foreign entity. In those instances, the cumulative translation adjustment is released into net income only if the partial sale represents a complete or substantially complete liquidation of the foreign entity that contains the equity method investment. Additionally, the amendments in this ASU clarify that the sale of an investment in a foreign entity includes both (1) events that result in the loss of a controlling financial interest in a foreign entity (that is, irrespective of any retained investment) and (2) events that result in an acquirer obtaining control of an acquiree in which it held an equity interest immediately before the acquisition date (sometimes referred to as a step acquisition). Accordingly, the cumulative translation adjustment should be released into net income upon the occurrence of those events. For public entities, the ASU is effective prospectively for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2013. Early adoption is permitted. The Company will adopt the provisions of ASU 2013-05 effective January 1, 2014, and the Company does not expect that the adoption of the provisions will have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements or financial statement disclosures.

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Acquisition (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2013

Business Combinations [Abstract]

Summary of Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed

The following table summarizes the provisional amounts of the identified assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the acquisition date as of March 1, 2013 (dollars in thousands):

	Total Estimated Fair Value as of Acquisition Date
Assets acquired:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	1,104
Due from related parties		253
Other assets		150
Liabilities assumed:
Accounts payable and other liabilities		(55	)
Fair value of net assets acquired		1,452
Purchase price (1)		1,855
Intangible Asset (2)	$	403

As provisional amounts, the amounts in the table above are subject to changes during the measurement period. See notes 11 and 19.

(1) The purchase price represents the cash paid to Mercury of $425; the note payable to Mercury of $725; and the Company’s equity method investment immediately prior to the Star Asia Manager Repurchase Transaction. For purposes of the provisional amounts, the Company has assumed the carrying value of the Company’s equity method investment immediately prior to the Star Asia Manager Repurchase Transaction approximated fair value. As with all provisional purchase accounting amounts, this is subject to adjustment during the measurement period.

(2) For purposes of the provisional purchase accounting, the Company determined that the excess of the purchase price over the net fair value of tangible assets acquired should entirely be allocated to an intangible asset representing the value of Star Asia Manager’s investment management contract with Star Asia. The Company treated the estimated value as an intangible asset with a finite life. The Company will amortize the intangible asset using the straight-line method over the estimated economic life of the asset of 1.3 years. The intangible asset was allocated to the Asset Management business segment. See note 18. As with all provisional purchase accounting amounts, this is subject to adjustment during the measurement period.

Summary of Pro Forma Consolidated Information

          The following unaudited pro forma summary presents consolidated information of the Company as if the acquisition had occurred on January 1, 2011:

	Pro Forma Three months ended
	2013			2012
	(dollars in thousands)
Revenue	$	14,606		$	19,757
Earnings (loss) attributable to IFMI	$	(4,396	)	$	(3,679	)

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Organization and Nature of Operations

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2013

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Organization and Nature of Operations

1. ORGANIZATION AND NATURE OF OPERATIONS

The Formation Transaction

Cohen Brothers was formed on October 7, 2004 by Cohen Bros. Financial, LLC (“CBF”). Cohen Brothers was established to acquire the net assets of CBF’s subsidiaries (the “Formation Transaction”): Cohen Bros. & Company, Inc.; Cohen Frères SAS; Dekania Investors, LLC; Emporia Capital Management, LLC; and the majority interest in Cohen Bros. & Tororian Investment Management, Inc. The Formation Transaction was accomplished through a series of transactions occurring between March 4, 2005 and May 31, 2005.

The Company

From its formation until December 16, 2009, Cohen Brothers operated as a privately owned limited liability company. On December 16, 2009, Cohen Brothers completed its merger (the “Merger”) with a subsidiary of Alesco Financial Inc. (“AFN”) a publicly traded real estate investment trust.

As a result of the Merger, AFN contributed substantially all of its assets into Cohen Brothers in exchange for newly issued membership units directly from Cohen Brothers. In addition, AFN received additional Cohen Brothers membership interests directly from its members in exchange for AFN common stock. In accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”), the Merger was accounted for as a reverse acquisition, and Cohen Brothers was deemed to be the accounting acquirer. As a result, all of AFN’s assets and liabilities were required to be revalued at fair value as of the acquisition date. The remaining membership interests of Cohen Brothers that are not held by AFN are included as a component of non-controlling interest in the consolidated balance sheet.

Subsequent to the Merger, AFN was renamed Cohen & Company Inc. In January 2011, it was renamed again as Institutional Financial Markets, Inc. (“IFMI”). Effective January 1, 2010, the Company ceased to qualify as a real estate investment trust, or a REIT. The Company trades on the NYSE MKT LLC (formerly known as the NYSE Amex LLC) under the ticker symbol “IFMI.” The Company is a financial services company specializing in credit related fixed income investments. As of March 31, 2013, the Company had $6.2 billion in assets under management (“AUM”) of which 96%, or $6.0 billion, was in collateralized debt obligations (“CDOs”).

In these financial statements, the “Company” refers to IFMI and its subsidiaries on a consolidated basis; “IFMI, LLC” (formerly Cohen Brothers, LLC) or the “Operating LLC” refers to the main operating subsidiary of the Company; “Cohen Brothers” refers to the pre-Merger Cohen Brothers, LLC and its subsidiaries; “AFN” refers to the pre-merger Alesco Financial Inc. and its subsidiaries. When the term “IFMI” is used, it is referring to the parent company itself, Institutional Financial Markets, Inc. “JVB Holdings” refers to JVB Financial Holdings, L.L.C.; “JVB” refers to JVB Financial Group LLC, a broker dealer subsidiary; “CCFL” refers to Cohen & Company Financial Limited (formerly known as EuroDekania Management LTD), a subsidiary regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (formerly known as Financial Services Authority) in the United Kingdom; “CCPRH” refers to C&Co/PrinceRidge Holdings LP (formerly known as PrinceRidge Holdings LP) and its subsidiaries; “PrinceRidge GP” refers to C&Co/PrinceRidge Partners LLC, (formerly known as PrinceRidge Partners LLC). “PrinceRidge” refers to CCPRH together with PrinceRidge GP; and “CCPR” refers to C&Co/PrinceRidge LLC (formerly known as The PrinceRidge Group LLC), a broker dealer subsidiary.

The Company’s business is organized into the following three business segments:

Capital Markets: The Company’s Capital Markets business segment consists primarily of credit-related fixed income securities sales, trading, and financing, as well as new issue placements in corporate and securitized products and advisory services. The Company’s fixed income sales and trading group provides trade execution to corporate investors, institutional investors and other smaller broker-dealers. The Company specializes in a variety of products, including but not limited to: corporate bonds and loans, asset backed securities (“ABS”), mortgage backed securities (“MBS”), commercial mortgage backed securities (“CMBS”), residential mortgage backed securities (“RMBS”), CDOs, collateralized loan obligations (“CLOs”), collateralized bond obligations (“CBOs”), collateralized mortgage obligations (“CMOs”), municipal securities, to-be-announced securities (“TBAs”) contracts, Small Business Administration (“SBA”) loans, U.S. government bonds, U.S. government agency securities, brokered deposits and CDs for small banks, hybrid capital of financial institutions including trust preferred securities (“TruPS”), whole loans, and other structured financial instruments. The Company also offers execution and brokerage services for equity products. The Company had offered execution and brokerage services for equity derivative products until December 31, 2012 when the Company sold its equity derivatives brokerage business to a new entity owned by two of the Company’s former employees. See note 5 to the Company’s consolidated financial statements included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012. The Company carries out its capital market activities primarily through its subsidiaries: JVB and PrinceRidge in the United States, and CCFL in Europe.

Asset Management: The Company’s Asset Management business segment manages assets within CDOs, permanent capital vehicles, managed accounts, and investment funds (collectively referred to as “Investment Vehicles”). A CDO is a form of secured borrowing. The borrowing is secured by different types of fixed income assets such as corporate or mortgage loans or bonds. The borrowing is in the form of a securitization, which means that the lenders are actually investing in notes backed by the assets. In the event of default, the lenders will have recourse only to the assets securing the loan. The Company’s Asset Management business segment includes its fee-based asset management operations which include ongoing base and incentive management fees.

Principal Investing: The Company’s Principal Investing business segment is comprised primarily of its investments in certain Investment Vehicles it manages, as well as investments in structured products, and the related gains and losses that they generate.

The Company generates its revenue by business segment primarily through the following activities:

Capital Markets:

• trading activities of the Company, which include execution and brokerage services, securities lending activities, riskless trading activities as well as gains and losses (unrealized and realized) and income and expense earned on securities classified as trading;

• new issue and advisory revenue comprised primarily of (i) origination fees for corporate debt issues originated by the Company; (ii) revenue from advisory services; and (iii) new issue revenue associated with arranging and placing the issuance of newly created debt, equity, and hybrid financial instruments;

Asset Management:

• asset management fees for the Company’s on-going asset management services provided to certain Investment Vehicles, which may include fees both senior and subordinate to the securities in the Investment Vehicle; and incentive management fees earned based on the performance of the various Investment Vehicles; and

• income or loss from equity method affiliates.

Principal Investing:

• gains and losses (unrealized and realized) and income and expense earned on securities (primarily on investments in Investment Vehicles the Company manages) classified as other investments, at fair value; and

• income or loss from equity method affiliates.

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Schedule of Receivables from Brokers, Dealers, and Clearing Agencies (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2013

Brokers And Dealers [Abstract]

Schedule of Receivables from and Payables to Brokers, Dealers, and Clearing Agencies

Amounts receivable from brokers, dealers, and clearing agencies consisted of the following at March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively.

RECEIVABLES FROM BROKERS, DEALERS, AND CLEARING AGENCIES

(Dollars in Thousands)

	March 31, 2013		December 31, 2012
Receivable from clearing organizations	$	1,064	$	1,084
Unsettled regular way trades, net		—		9,653
Deposits with clearing organizations		1,381		1,516
Receivables from brokers, dealers, and clearing agencies	$	2,445	$	12,253

PAYABLES TO BROKERS, DEALERS, AND CLEARING AGENCIES

(Dollars in Thousands)

	March 31, 2013		December 31, 2012
Unsettled regular way trades, net	$	18,655	$	—
Margin payable		38,701		96,211
Payables to brokers, dealers, and clearing agencies	$	57,356	$	96,211

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Segment And Geographic Information - Financial Information for Company's Segments (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2012
Operating Statistics [Line Items]
Net trading	$ 13,059	$ 17,691
Asset management	4,762	4,937
New issue and advisory	995	1,077
Principal transactions and other income	(4,790)	(4,945)
Total revenues	14,026	18,760
Total operating expenses	21,098	23,963
Operating income / (loss)	(7,072)	(5,203)
Income / (loss) from equity method affiliates	1,519	516
Other non operating income / (expense)	(1,029)	(1,212)
Income / (loss) before income tax expense / (benefit)	(6,582)	(5,899)
Income tax expense / (benefit)	12	(9)
Net income / (loss)	(6,594)	(5,890)
Less: Net income / (loss) attributable to the non-controlling interest	(2,094)	(2,031)
Net income / (loss) attributable to IFMI	(4,500)	(3,859)
Other statement of operations data:
Depreciation and amortization (included in total operating expense)	310	391
Balance sheet data:
Total assets	336,186	490,078	341,001
Investment in equity method affiliates (included in total assets)	2,734	5,798	1,910
Capital Markets [Member]
Operating Statistics [Line Items]
Net trading	13,059	17,691
New issue and advisory	995	1,077
Principal transactions and other income	55	(27)
Total revenues	14,109	18,741
Total operating expenses	14,513	18,870
Operating income / (loss)	(404)	(129)
Other non operating income / (expense)	(55)	65
Income / (loss) before income tax expense / (benefit)	(459)	(64)
Income tax expense / (benefit)	(24)
Net income / (loss)	(435)	(64)
Less: Net income / (loss) attributable to the non-controlling interest	(3)	(129)
Net income / (loss) attributable to IFMI	(432)	65
Other statement of operations data:
Depreciation and amortization (included in total operating expense)	197	229
Balance sheet data:
Total assets	283,425	427,004
Asset Management [Member]
Operating Statistics [Line Items]
Asset management	4,762	4,937
Principal transactions and other income	510	160
Total revenues	5,272	5,097
Total operating expenses	2,933	1,080
Operating income / (loss)	2,339	4,017
Income / (loss) from equity method affiliates	211	341
Other non operating income / (expense)	(3)
Income / (loss) before income tax expense / (benefit)	2,547	4,358
Net income / (loss)	2,547	4,358
Net income / (loss) attributable to IFMI	2,547	4,358
Other statement of operations data:
Depreciation and amortization (included in total operating expense)	38	4
Balance sheet data:
Total assets	7,729	7,012
Investment in equity method affiliates (included in total assets)	9	697
Principal Investing [Member]
Operating Statistics [Line Items]
Principal transactions and other income	(5,355)	(5,078)
Total revenues	(5,355)	(5,078)
Total operating expenses	79	81
Operating income / (loss)	(5,434)	(5,159)
Income / (loss) from equity method affiliates	1,308	175
Income / (loss) before income tax expense / (benefit)	(4,126)	(4,984)
Net income / (loss)	(4,126)	(4,984)
Net income / (loss) attributable to IFMI	(4,126)	(4,984)
Balance sheet data:
Total assets	35,366	42,667
Investment in equity method affiliates (included in total assets)	2,725	5,101
Segment Total [Member]
Operating Statistics [Line Items]
Net trading	13,059	17,691
Asset management	4,762	4,937
New issue and advisory	995	1,077
Principal transactions and other income	(4,790)	(4,945)
Total revenues	14,026	18,760
Total operating expenses	17,525	20,031
Operating income / (loss)	(3,499)	(1,271)
Income / (loss) from equity method affiliates	1,519	516
Other non operating income / (expense)	(58)	65
Income / (loss) before income tax expense / (benefit)	(2,038)	(690)
Income tax expense / (benefit)	(24)
Net income / (loss)	(2,014)	(690)
Less: Net income / (loss) attributable to the non-controlling interest	(3)	(129)
Net income / (loss) attributable to IFMI	(2,011)	(561)
Other statement of operations data:
Depreciation and amortization (included in total operating expense)	235	233
Balance sheet data:
Total assets	326,520	476,683
Investment in equity method affiliates (included in total assets)	2,734	5,798
Unallocated [Member]
Operating Statistics [Line Items]
Total operating expenses	3,573	3,932
Operating income / (loss)	(3,573)	(3,932)
Other non operating income / (expense)	(971)	(1,277)
Income / (loss) before income tax expense / (benefit)	(4,544)	(5,209)
Income tax expense / (benefit)	36	(9)
Net income / (loss)	(4,580)	(5,200)
Less: Net income / (loss) attributable to the non-controlling interest	(2,091)	(1,902)
Net income / (loss) attributable to IFMI	(2,489)	(3,298)
Other statement of operations data:
Depreciation and amortization (included in total operating expense)	75	158
Balance sheet data:
Total assets	$ 9,666	$ 13,395

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Earnings / (Loss) Per Common Share (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2013

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Schedule of Earnings / (Loss) Per Common Share

The following table presents a reconciliation of basic and diluted earnings / (loss) per common share for the periods indicated.

EARNINGS / (LOSS) PER COMMON SHARE

(Dollars in Thousands, except share or per share information)

	Three months ended March 31,
	2013			2012
Net income / (loss) attributable to IFMI	$	(4,500	)	$	(3,859	)
Add / (deduct): Income / (loss) attributable to the non-controlling interest attributable to Operating LLC membership units exchangeable into IFMI shares (1)		(2,091	)		(1,902	)
Add / (deduct): Adjustment (2)		(14	)		(26	)
Net income / (loss) on a fully converted basis	$	(6,605	)	$	(5,787	)
Weighted average common shares outstanding—Basic		11,350,713			10,443,752
Unrestricted Operating LLC membership units exchangeable into IFMI shares (1)		5,324,090			5,252,002
Weighted average common shares outstanding—Diluted (3)		16,674,803			15,695,754
Net income / (loss) per common share—Basic	$	(0.40	)	$	(0.37	)
Net income / (loss) per common share—Diluted	$	(0.40	)	$	(0.37	)

(1) The Operating LLC membership units not held by IFMI (that is, those held by the non-controlling interest for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012) may be redeemed and exchanged into shares of the Company on a one-to-one basis. The 4,983,557 Operating LLC membership units held by Mr. Daniel G. Cohen are redeemable at Mr. Cohen’s option, at any time on or after January 1, 2014, for (i) cash in an amount equal to the average of the per share closing prices of the Company’s Common Stock for the ten consecutive trading days immediately preceding the date the Company receives Mr. Cohen’s redemption notice, or (ii) at the Company’s option, one share of the Company’s Common Stock, subject, in each case, to appropriate adjustment upon the occurrence of an issuance of additional shares of the Company’ Common Stock as a dividend or other distribution on the Company’s outstanding Common Stock, or a further subdivision or combination of the outstanding shares of the Company’s Common Stock. The 340,533 Operating LLC membership units held by other members of the Operating LLC have the same redemption rights as described above except that the members holding these units may elect to redeem their shares at any time. These units are not included in the computation of basic earnings per share. These units enter into the computation of diluted net income / (loss) per common share when the effect is dilutive using the if-converted method.

(2) An adjustment is included for the following: (i) if the Operating LLC membership units had been converted at the beginning of the period, the Company would have incurred a higher income tax expense or realized a higher income tax benefit, as applicable; and (ii) to adjust the non-controlling interest amount to be consistent with the weighted average share calculation.

(3) Due to the net loss for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012, the weighted average shares calculation excluded (i) restricted Operating LLC membership units of 23,648 and 23,256 for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively; (ii) restricted units of IFMI Common Stock of 109,101 and 5,107 for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively; and (iii) restricted shares of IFMI Common Stock of 185,141 and 12,945 for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

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Financial Instruments - Schedule of Trading Securities Sold, Not Yet Purchased (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Securities Sold Not Yet Purchased At Fair Value [Line Items]
Trading securities sold, not yet purchased	$ 59,778	$ 44,167
U.S. government agency MBS [Member]
Securities Sold Not Yet Purchased At Fair Value [Line Items]
Trading securities sold, not yet purchased	70	13
U.S. Treasury securities [Member]
Securities Sold Not Yet Purchased At Fair Value [Line Items]
Trading securities sold, not yet purchased	23,011	19,722
Corporate bonds and redeemable preferred stock [Member]
Securities Sold Not Yet Purchased At Fair Value [Line Items]
Trading securities sold, not yet purchased	35,874	21,976
Foreign government bonds [Member]
Securities Sold Not Yet Purchased At Fair Value [Line Items]
Trading securities sold, not yet purchased	60
Municipal bonds [Member]
Securities Sold Not Yet Purchased At Fair Value [Line Items]
Trading securities sold, not yet purchased	128	128
Exchange traded funds [Member]
Securities Sold Not Yet Purchased At Fair Value [Line Items]
Trading securities sold, not yet purchased	103
Certificates of deposit [Member]
Securities Sold Not Yet Purchased At Fair Value [Line Items]
Trading securities sold, not yet purchased	532	2,325
Equity securities [Member]
Securities Sold Not Yet Purchased At Fair Value [Line Items]
Trading securities sold, not yet purchased		$ 3

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Debt - Debt Outstanding (Parenthetical) (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2013
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Contractual Maturity Date	May 2027
Principal amount of debt outstanding	$ 8,121
Subordinated notes payable maturity date	Jun. 20, 2013
10.50% Contingent Convertible Senior Notes due 2027 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Contractual Maturity Date	May 2014
Principal amount of debt outstanding	8,121
Principal amount for purpose of redemption of New Notes, percentage	100.00%
Notes repurchase date	May 15, 2014
Notice period to redeem New Notes	30 days
10.50% Contingent Convertible Senior Notes due 2027 [Member] | May 15, 2017 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Notes repurchase date	May 15, 2017
10.50% Contingent Convertible Senior Notes due 2027 [Member] | May 15, 2022 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Notes repurchase date	May 15, 2022
Junior subordinated notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Principal amount of debt outstanding	48,125
Alesco Capital Trust I [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Contractual Maturity Date	July 2037
Principal amount of debt outstanding	28,125
Sunset Financial Statutory Trust I [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Contractual Maturity Date	March 2035
Principal amount of debt outstanding	20,000
Subordinated notes payable [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Contractual Maturity Date	June 2013
Principal amount of debt outstanding	342
Interest paid currently, percentage	9.00%
Interest paid in kind, percentage	3.00%
VIE trusts [Member] | Junior subordinated notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Principal amount of debt outstanding	1,489
Carrying value of junior subordinated notes	0
VIE trusts [Member] | Alesco Capital Trust I [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Principal amount of debt outstanding	870
VIE trusts [Member] | Sunset Financial Statutory Trust I [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Principal amount of debt outstanding	619
VIE trusts [Member] | Third Parties [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Principal amount of debt outstanding	$ 48,125

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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 9,775	$ 14,500
Receivables from brokers, dealers, and clearing agencies	2,445	12,253
Due from related parties	1,078	452
Other receivables	6,995	8,488
Investments-trading	158,914	176,139
Other investments, at fair value	32,638	38,323
Receivables under resale agreements	101,416	70,110
Goodwill	11,113	11,113
Other assets	11,812	9,623
Total assets	336,186	341,001
Liabilities
Payables to brokers, dealers, and clearing agencies	57,356	96,211
Accounts payable and other liabilities	10,560	13,080
Accrued compensation	3,436	8,203
Trading securities sold, not yet purchased	59,778	44,167
Securities sold under agreement to repurchase	101,580	70,273
Deferred income taxes	6,595	6,603
Debt	26,788	25,847
Total liabilities	266,093	264,384
Commitments and contingencies (See Note 17)
Temporary Equity:
Redeemable non-controlling interest	533	829
Stockholders' Equity:
Common Stock, $0.001 par value per share, 100,000,000 shares authorized, 12,237,104 and 11,552,551 shares issued, respectively; 12,237,104 and 11,552,551 shares outstanding, respectively, including 752,092 and 757,826 unvested restricted share awards, respectively	11	11
Additional paid-in capital	66,184	64,829
Accumulated deficit	(12,140)	(7,370)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(767)	(495)
Total stockholders' equity	53,293	56,980
Non-controlling interest	16,267	18,808
Total permanent equity	69,560	75,788
Total liabilities and equity	336,186	341,001
Series D Voting Non-Convertible Preferred Stock [Member]
Stockholders' Equity:
Preferred Stock, Value, Issued	$ 5	$ 5

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Estimated debt in fair value	$ 35.3	$ 34.6

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Consolidated Statement of Changes in Equity (USD $) In Thousands	Total	Common Stock [Member]	Additional Paid-In Capital [Member]	Retained Earnings / (Accumulated Deficit) [Member]	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income / (Loss) [Member]		Total Stockholders' Equity [Member]		Non-controlling Interest [Member]		Total Permanent Equity [Member]		Redeemable non-controlling interest (Temporary Equity) [Member]	Series D Voting Non-Convertible Preferred Stock [Member] Preferred Stock [Member]
Beginning Balance at Dec. 31, 2012	$ 75,788	$ 11	$ 64,829	$ (7,370)	$ (495)		$ 56,980		$ 18,808		$ 75,788		$ 829	$ 5
Net loss	(6,594)			(4,500)			(4,500)		(2,091)		(6,591)		(3)
Other comprehensive income / (loss)	(366)				(249)	[1]	(249)	[1]	(117)	[1]	(366)	[1]
Acquisition / (surrender) of additional units of consolidated subsidiary, net	598		598		(23)		575		(575)
Equity-based compensation and vesting of shares			757				757		348		1,105		24
Purchase of non-controlling interest													(317)
Dividends/Distributions				(270)			(270)		(106)		(376)
Ending Balance at Mar. 31, 2013	$ 69,560	$ 11	$ 66,184	$ (12,140)	$ (767)		$ 53,293		$ 16,267		$ 69,560		$ 533	$ 5

[1] Represents foreign currency translation adjustment. There were no amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income / (loss).

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Fair Value Disclosures - Quantitative Information about Level 3 Fair Value Measurements (Detail) (Other investments, at fair value [Member], Equity securities [Member], Star Asia [Member], USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Other investments, at fair value [Member] | Equity securities [Member] | Star Asia [Member]
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Fair Value	$ 24,136	$ 30,169
Weighted average, Discount rate on debt	6.65%	6.82%
Range of Significant Inputs, Discount rate on debt	6.65%	6.82%

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Derivative Financial Instruments (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2013

Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]

Derivative Financial Instruments-Balance Sheet Information

The following table presents the Company’s derivative financial instruments and the amount and location of the fair value recognized in the consolidated balance sheets as of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively.

DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS-BALANCE SHEET INFORMATION

(Dollars in Thousands)

Derivative Financial Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments under FASB ASC 815	Balance Sheet Classification	Unrealized Gain / (Loss) as of March 31, 2013			Unrealized Gain / (Loss) as of December 31, 2012
TBAs	Investments—trading	$	120		$	35
TBAs	Trading securities sold, not yet purchased		(70	)		(13	)
		$	50		$	22

Derivative Financial Instruments Statement of Operations Information

The following table presents the Company’s derivative financial instruments and the amount and location of the net gain (loss) recognized in the consolidated statement of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012:

DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS-STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS INFORMATION

(Dollars in Thousands)

Derivative Financial Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments under FASB ASC 815	Income Statement Classification		Three Months Ended March 31, 2013			Three Months Ended March 31, 2012
TBAs		Revenues—net trading	$	(190	)	$	(30	)
			$	(190	)	$	(30	)

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Collateralized Securities Transactions - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Banking And Thrift [Abstract]
Securities reverse repurchase agreements	$ 101,416	$ 70,110
Securities received as collateral under reverse repurchase agreements	105,804	73,382
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase	101,580	70,273
Securities pledged as collateral under repurchase agreements	$ 101,426	$ 73,382

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Net Capital Requirements

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2013

Brokers And Dealers [Abstract]

Net Capital Requirements

15 . NET CAPITAL REQUIREMENTS

The U.S. broker-dealer subsidiaries of the Company are subject to the net capital provision of Rule 15c3-1 under the Exchange Act, which requires the maintenance of minimum net capital, as defined therein. As of March 31, 2013, the Company had the following two U.S. broker-dealers: JVB and CCPR.

As of March 31, 2013, JVB’s adjusted net capital was $10,655, which exceeded the minimum requirements by $10,543. As of March 31, 2013, CCPR had net capital of $14,060, which exceeded the minimum requirements by $13,810.

CCFL, a subsidiary of the Company regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (formerly known as the Financial Services Authority) in the United Kingdom, is subject to the net liquid capital provision of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000, GENPRU 2.140R to 2.1.57R, relating to financial prudence with regards to the European Investment Services Directive and the European Capital Adequacy Directive, which requires the maintenance of minimum liquid capital, as defined therein. As of March 31, 2013, the total minimum required net liquid capital was $2,572, and net liquid capital in CCFL was $4,286, which exceeded the minimum requirements by $1,714 and was in compliance with the net liquid capital provisions.

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Other Assets and Accounts Payable and Other Liabilities (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2013

Text Block [Abstract]

Schedule of Other Assets

Other assets at March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012 included:

	March 31, 2013		December 31, 2012
Prepaid expenses	$	3,184	$	2,329
Security deposits		2,742		2,755
Miscellaneous other assets		15		24
Furniture, equipment and leasehold improvements, net		2,427		2,273
Intangible assets		710		332
Equity method affiliates		2,734		1,910
Other assets	$	11,812	$	9,623

Schedule of Accounts Payable and Other Liabilities

Accounts payable and other liabilities at March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012 included:

	March 31, 2013		December 31, 2012
Accounts payable	$	1,362	$	1,143
Rent payable		997		1,032
Accrued interest payable		524		308
Income and payroll taxes payable		2,359		3,011
Guarantee liability		1,084		1,084
Settlement payable		2,141		4,467
Deferred income		198		498
Mandatorily redeemable equity interests		—		86
Other general accrued expenses		1,895		1,451
Accounts payable and other liabilities	$	10,560	$	13,080

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Commitments and Contingencies

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2013

Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

Commitments and Contingencies

17. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Legal and Regulatory Proceedings

The Company was named in litigation commenced in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York on June 29, 2012, under the caption U.S. Bank National Association v. Institutional Financial Markets, Inc. The plaintiff, U.S. Bank, alleges breach of contract respecting certain fees allegedly owing to U.S. Bank, as Trustee, in connection with the issuance of trust preferred securities, seeking damages and a declaration that the Company must make certain future fee payments. The Company filed a motion to dismiss the complaint in lieu of an answer on October 26, 2012. U.S. Bank filed its response to the motion on November 26, 2012. The court has not yet ruled on the motion. The Company intends to defend the action vigorously.

In addition to the matters set forth above, the Company is a party to various routine legal proceedings and regulatory inquiries arising out of the ordinary course of the Company’s business. Management believes that the results of these routine legal proceedings and regulatory matters will not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial condition, or on the Company’s operations and cash flows. However, the Company cannot estimate the legal fees and expenses to be incurred in connection with these routine matters and, therefore, is unable to determine whether these future legal fees and expenses will have a material impact on the Company’s operations and cash flows. It is the Company’s policy to expense legal and other fees as incurred.

Alesco XIV Guarantee

AFN invested in a CDO (Alesco XIV) in which Assured Guaranty (“Assured”) was providing credit support to the senior interests in securitizations. Alesco XIV made a loan (the “Guaranteed Loan”) to a particular borrower and AFN entered into an arrangement with Assured whereby AFN agreed to make payments to Assured upon the occurrence of both (i) a loss on the Guaranteed Loan; and (ii) a loss suffered by Assured on its overall credit support arrangement to Alesco XIV security holders. This arrangement is accounted for as a guarantee by the Company. At the Merger Date, the Company recorded a liability of $1,084 related to this arrangement which is included in accounts payable and other liabilities in the Company’s consolidated balance sheet and has remained unchanged. This amount does not represent the expected loss; rather it represents the Company’s estimate of the fair value of its guarantee (i.e. the amount it would have to pay a third party to assume this obligation). This arrangement is being accounted for as a guarantee. The value will be adjusted under certain limited circumstances such as: (i) when the guarantee is extinguished or (ii) if payment of amounts under the guarantee become probable and estimable. The maximum potential loss to the Company on this arrangement is $8,750. Under certain circumstances, Assured can require the Company to post liquid collateral.

Accumulated Dividends and Dividend Equivalents on Restricted Stock and Restricted Units

From time to time, the Company has granted restricted stock and restricted units that are entitled to receive dividends or dividend equivalents as and when such dividends or dividend equivalents are declared and paid by the Company; provided, however, that the cash dividends or dividend equivalents on such restricted stock or restricted units are held by the Company until the period of forfeiture lapses and forfeited if the underlying restricted shares or restricted units are forfeited. The Company’s potential liability, assuming the restricted stock or restricted units were to vest as of March 31, 2013, is approximately $105.

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Investments in Equity Method Affiliates - Additional Information (Detail)	Mar. 31, 2013	Feb. 28, 2013
Investments in Equity Accounted Investees [Line Items]
Ownership percentage	100.00%
Star Asia Manager [Member]
Investments in Equity Accounted Investees [Line Items]
Ownership percentage	100.00%	50.00%

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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2012
Operating activities
Net income / (loss)	$ (6,594)	$ (5,890)
Adjustments to reconcile net income / (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Gain on repurchase of debt		(3)
Equity-based compensation	1,129	548
Realized loss / (gain) on other investments	(579)
Change in unrealized (gain) / loss on other investments, at fair value	5,977	5,174
Depreciation and amortization	310	391
(Income) / loss from equity method affiliates	(1,519)	(516)
Change in operating assets and liabilities, net:
(Increase) decrease in other receivables	1,295	(508)
(Increase) decrease in investments-trading	17,225	(41,854)
(Increase) decrease in other assets	(809)	63
(Increase) decrease in receivables under resale agreement	(31,306)	(86,007)
Change in receivables from / payables to related parties, net	(364)	(67)
Increase (decrease) in accrued compensation	(4,711)	(2,196)
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable and other liabilities	(2,235)	(954)
Increase (decrease) in trading securities sold, not yet purchased	15,611	(8,596)
Change in receivables from / payables to brokers, dealers, and clearing agencies, net	(29,082)	49,932
Increase (decrease) in securities sold under agreement to repurchase	31,307	85,442
Increase (decrease) in deferred income taxes	(8)	464
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	(4,353)	(4,577)
Investing activities
Cash acquired from acquisition of Star Asia Manager, net	679
Purchase of investments-other investments, at fair value	(302)
Sales and return of principal of other investments, at fair value	589	11
Investment in equity method affiliates	(10)	(6)
Return from equity method affiliates		800
Purchase of furniture, equipment, and leasehold improvements	(376)	(17)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	580	788
Financing activities
Repayment and repurchase of debt		(147)
Cash used to net share settle equity awards		(3)
PrinceRidge non-controlling interest redemptions	(317)	(43)
PrinceRidge mandatorily redeemable equity interest repayments	(86)
IFMI non-controlling interest distributions	(106)	(105)
IFMI dividends	(230)	(214)
Net cash used in financing activities	(739)	(512)
Effect of exchange rate on cash	(213)	150
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	(4,725)	(4,151)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	14,500	18,221
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	$ 9,775	$ 14,070

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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Preferred Stock, par value	$ 0.001	$ 0.001
Preferred Stock, shares authorized	50,000,000	50,000,000
Common Stock, par value	$ 0.001	$ 0.001
Common Stock, shares authorized	100,000,000	100,000,000
Common Stock, shares issued	12,237,104	11,552,551
Common Stock, shares outstanding	12,237,104	11,552,551
Common Stock, unvested restricted share awards	752,092	757,826
Series D Voting Non-Convertible Preferred Stock [Member]
Preferred Stock, par value	$ 0.001	$ 0.001
Preferred Stock, shares authorized	4,983,557	4,983,557
Preferred Stock, shares issued	4,983,557	4,983,557
Preferred Stock, shares outstanding	4,983,557	4,983,557

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Other Assets and Accounts Payable and Other Liabilities

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2013

Text Block [Abstract]

Other Assets and Accounts Payable and Other Liabilities

10. OTHER ASSETS AND ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND OTHER LIABILITIES

Other assets at March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012 included:

	March 31, 2013		December 31, 2012
Prepaid expenses	$	3,184	$	2,329
Security deposits		2,742		2,755
Miscellaneous other assets		15		24
Furniture, equipment and leasehold improvements, net		2,427		2,273
Intangible assets		710		332
Equity method affiliates		2,734		1,910
Other assets	$	11,812	$	9,623

Accounts payable and other liabilities at March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012 included:

	March 31, 2013		December 31, 2012
Accounts payable	$	1,362	$	1,143
Rent payable		997		1,032
Accrued interest payable		524		308
Income and payroll taxes payable		2,359		3,011
Guarantee liability		1,084		1,084
Settlement payable		2,141		4,467
Deferred income		198		498
Mandatorily redeemable equity interests		—		86
Other general accrued expenses		1,895		1,451
Accounts payable and other liabilities	$	10,560	$	13,080

See note 13 regarding mandatorily redeemable equity interests. See note 17 regarding the settlement payable.

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Document and Entity Information	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2013	Apr. 30, 2013
Document Document And Entity Information [Abstract]
Document Type	10-Q
Amendment Flag	false
Document Period End Date	Mar. 31, 2013
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2013
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q1
Trading Symbol	IFMI
Entity Registrant Name	INSTITUTIONAL FINANCIAL MARKETS, INC.
Entity Central Index Key	0001270436
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Filer Category	Smaller Reporting Company
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		12,237,104

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Investments in Equity Method Affiliates

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2013

Equity Method Investments And Joint Ventures [Abstract]

Investments in Equity Method Affiliates

11. INVESTMENTS IN EQUITY METHOD AFFILIATES

The Company has several investments that are accounted for under the equity method. Equity method accounting requires that the Company record its investment on the consolidated balance sheets and recognize its share of the affiliate’s net income as earnings each year. Investment in equity method affiliates is included as a component of other assets on the Company’s consolidated balance sheets.

The Company has certain equity method affiliates for which it has elected the fair value option. Those investees are excluded from the table below. Those investees are included as a component of other investments, at fair value in the consolidated balance sheets. All gains and losses (unrealized and realized) from securities classified as other investments, at fair value in the consolidated balance sheets are recorded as a component of principal transactions and other income in the consolidated statements of operations.

Effective in March 2013, the Company acquired 100% control of Star Asia Manager as a result of the Star Asia Manager Repurchase Transaction. See note 4. Prior to March 1, 2013, the Company accounted for its investment in Star Asia Manager under the equity method. Since March 1, 2013, the Company has included Star Asia Manager in its consolidated financial statements.

As of March 31, 2013, the Company had the following equity method investees (excluding equity method affiliates for which it had adopted the fair value option): (i) Deep Value GP; (ii) Deep Value GP II; (iii) Star Asia SPV; (iv) Star Asia Opportunity; (v) Star Asia Capital Management; (vi) SAA Manager; and (vii) SAP GP. During the three months ended March 31, 2013, the Company did not make an investment in SAP GP or recognize any income or loss under the equity method related to SAP GP. The following table summarizes the activity and the earnings of the Company’s equity method affiliates and includes the activity for Star Asia Manager during the period that the Company accounted for its investment in Star Asia Manager under the equity method.

INVESTMENT IN EQUITY METHOD AFFILIATES

(Dollars in Thousands)

	Investment in
	Star Asia Manager			Deep Value GP		Deep Value GP II			Star Asia SPV		Star Asia Opportunity			Star Asia Capital Management			SAA Manager			Total
Balance at January 1, 2013	$	547		$	7	$	39		$	1,395	$	22		$	(92	)	$	(8	)	$	1,910
Investments / advances		—			—		—			—		—			—			10			10
Acquisition (1)		(705	)		—		—			—		—			—			—			(705	)
Earnings / (loss) realized		158			—		(4	)		1,314		(6	)		34			23			1,519
Balance at March 31, 2013	$	—		$	7	$	35		$	2,709	$	16		$	(58	)	$	25		$	2,734

(1) See note 4.

The following table summarizes the combined financial information for all equity method investees, including equity method investees for which the fair value option was elected. This aggregated summarized financial data does not represent the Company’s proportionate share of equity method investees’ assets or earnings.

SUMMARY DATA OF EQUITY METHOD INVESTEES

(unaudited)

(Dollars in Thousands)

	March 31, 2013		December 31, 2012
Total Assets	$	251,113	$	279,874
Liabilities	$	81,846	$	96,981
Equity attributable to the investees		169,008		182,277
Non-controlling interest		259		616
Liabilities & Equity	$	251,113	$	279,874

	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2013			2012
Net income / (loss)	$	(12,615	)	$	(15,885	)
Net income / (loss) attributable to the investees	$	(12,257	)	$	(15,570	)

See note 20 for information regarding transactions with the Company’s equity method investees.

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Earnings / (Loss) Per Common Share - Schedule of Earnings / (Loss) Per Common Share (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2012
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Net income / (loss) attributable to IFMI	$ (4,500)	$ (3,859)
Add / (deduct): Income / (loss) attributable to the non-controlling interest attributable to Operating LLC membership units exchangeable into IFMI shares	(2,091)	(1,902)
Add / (deduct): Adjustment	(14)	(26)
Net income / (loss) on a fully converted basis	$ (6,605)	$ (5,787)
Weighted average common shares outstanding-Basic	11,350,713	10,443,752
Unrestricted Operating LLC membership units exchangeable into IFMI shares	5,324,090	5,252,002
Weighted average common shares outstanding-Diluted	16,674,803	15,695,754
Net income / (loss) per common share-Basic	$ (0.40)	$ (0.37)
Net income / (loss) per common share-Diluted	$ (0.40)	$ (0.37)

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Subsequent Events - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2013
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Percent of shareholders who signed voting agreement in support of transaction	52.00%
Issue of common stock to investors in each case, per share amount	$ 2
Issue of common stock to investors, value	$ 5,498
Convertible notes, annual interest rate	8.00%
Maturity period of convertible notes	5 years
CBF and Mead Park Capital [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Combined investment in the Company	13,746
Mead Park Capital [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Issue of common stock to investors in each case, shares	1,949,167
Issuance of convertible promissory notes, aggregate principal amount	5,848
Convertible promissory notes converted in to number of common shares upon conversion	1,949,167
Convertible promissory notes conversion price per share	$ 3.00
CBF [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Issue of common stock to investors in each case, shares	800,000
Issuance of convertible promissory notes, aggregate principal amount	$ 2,400
Convertible promissory notes converted in to number of common shares upon conversion	800,000
Convertible promissory notes conversion price per share	$ 3.00
Before closing of transactions [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Number of Board of Directors	10
After closing of transactions [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Number of Board of Directors	8

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME / (LOSS) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2012
Revenues
Net trading	$ 13,059	$ 17,691
Asset management	4,762	4,937
New issue and advisory	995	1,077
Principal transactions and other income	(4,790)	(4,945)
Total revenues	14,026	18,760
Operating expenses
Compensation and benefits	13,497	16,274
Business development, occupancy, equipment	1,455	1,174
Subscriptions, clearing, and execution	2,317	3,073
Professional fees and other operating	3,519	3,051
Depreciation and amortization	310	391
Total operating expenses	21,098	23,963
Operating income / (loss)	(7,072)	(5,203)
Non-operating income / (expense)
Interest expense, net	(1,029)	(1,215)
Gain on repurchase of debt		3
Income / (loss) from equity method affiliates	1,519	516
Income / (loss) before income tax expense / (benefit)	(6,582)	(5,899)
Income tax expense / (benefit)	12	(9)
Net income / (loss)	(6,594)	(5,890)
Less: Net income / (loss) attributable to the non-controlling interest	(2,094)	(2,031)
Net income / (loss) attributable to IFMI	(4,500)	(3,859)
Income / (loss) per common share-basic:
Income / (loss) per common share	$ (0.40)	$ (0.37)
Weighted average shares outstanding-basic	11,350,713	10,443,752
Income / (loss) per common share-diluted:
Income / (loss) per common share	$ (0.40)	$ (0.37)
Weighted average shares outstanding-diluted	16,674,803	15,695,754
Dividends declared per common share	$ 0.02	$ 0.02
Comprehensive income / (loss):
Net income / (loss) (from above)	(6,594)	(5,890)
Other comprehensive income / (loss) item:
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax of $0	(366)	189
Other comprehensive income / (loss), net of tax of $0	(366)	189
Comprehensive income	(6,960)	(5,701)
Less: comprehensive income (loss) attributable to the non-controlling interest	(2,211)	(1,968)
Comprehensive income / (loss) attributable to IFMI	$ (4,749)	$ (3,733)

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Schedule of Receivables from Brokers, Dealers, and Clearing Agencies

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2013

Brokers And Dealers [Abstract]

Schedule of Receivables from Brokers, Dealers, and Clearing Agencies

5. RECEIVABLES FROM AND PAYABLES TO BROKERS, DEALERS, AND CLEARING AGENCIES

Amounts receivable from brokers, dealers, and clearing agencies consisted of the following at March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively.

RECEIVABLES FROM BROKERS, DEALERS, AND CLEARING AGENCIES

(Dollars in Thousands)

	March 31, 2013		December 31, 2012
Receivable from clearing organizations	$	1,064	$	1,084
Unsettled regular way trades, net		—		9,653
Deposits with clearing organizations		1,381		1,516
Receivables from brokers, dealers, and clearing agencies	$	2,445	$	12,253

Receivable from clearing organizations represents un-invested cash held by the clearing organization, which includes cash proceeds from short sales.

Amounts payable to brokers, dealers, and clearing agencies consisted of the following at March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively.

PAYABLES TO BROKERS, DEALERS, AND CLEARING AGENCIES

(Dollars in Thousands)

	March 31, 2013		December 31, 2012
Unsettled regular way trades, net	$	18,655	$	—
Margin payable		38,701		96,211
Payables to brokers, dealers, and clearing agencies	$	57,356	$	96,211

Securities transactions are recorded on the trade date, as if they had settled. The related amounts receivable and payable for unsettled securities transactions are recorded net in receivables from or payables to brokers, dealers, and clearing agencies on the Company’s consolidated balance sheets. The Company incurred interest on margin payable of $297 and $887 for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

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Acquisition

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2013

Business Combinations [Abstract]

Acquisition

4. ACQUISITION

Effective March 1, 2013, Star Asia Manager repurchased its outstanding equity units held by Star Asia Mercury LLC (formerly, Mercury Partners, LLC) (“Mercury”). Star Asia Manager repurchased the units from Mercury for $425 and a note payable of $725. Under the note payable, interest accrues at a variable rate and there is no stated maturity date. See note 12. This agreement between Star Asia Manager and Mercury is referred to herein as the “Star Asia Manager Repurchase Transaction.”

Prior to the Star Asia Manager Repurchase Transaction, the Company owned 50% of the voting interests in Star Asia Manager and Mercury owned 50%. The Company accounted for its investment under the equity method of accounting. As a result of the Star Asia Manager Repurchase Transaction, the Company obtained 100% voting control of Star Asia Manager. Because the transaction resulted in the Company obtaining control, the Company accounted for the transaction as a business combination as called for under Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 805, Business Combinations. Subsequent to the Star Asia Manager Repurchase Transaction, the Company included Star Asia Manager in its consolidated financial statements.

Under ASC 805, if the initial accounting for a business combination is incomplete by the end of the reporting period in which the combination occurs, the acquirer shall report provisional amounts. For a period of up to one year subsequent to the acquisition date (the measurement period), the Company can adjust the provisional amounts as it obtains new information regarding the facts and circumstances that existed at the acquisition date. The following table summarizes the provisional amounts of the identified assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the acquisition date as of March 1, 2013 (dollars in thousands):

	Total Estimated Fair Value as of Acquisition Date
Assets acquired:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	1,104
Due from related parties		253
Other assets		150
Liabilities assumed:
Accounts payable and other liabilities		(55	)
Fair value of net assets acquired		1,452
Purchase price (1)		1,855
Intangible Asset (2)	$	403

As provisional amounts, the amounts in the table above are subject to changes during the measurement period. See notes 11 and 19.

(1) The purchase price represents the cash paid to Mercury of $425; the note payable to Mercury of $725; and the Company’s equity method investment immediately prior to the Star Asia Manager Repurchase Transaction. For purposes of the provisional amounts, the Company has assumed the carrying value of the Company’s equity method investment immediately prior to the Star Asia Manager Repurchase Transaction approximated fair value. As with all provisional purchase accounting amounts, this is subject to adjustment during the measurement period.

(2) For purposes of the provisional purchase accounting, the Company determined that the excess of the purchase price over the net fair value of tangible assets acquired should entirely be allocated to an intangible asset representing the value of Star Asia Manager’s investment management contract with Star Asia. The Company treated the estimated value as an intangible asset with a finite life. The Company will amortize the intangible asset using the straight-line method over the estimated economic life of the asset of 1.3 years. The intangible asset was allocated to the Asset Management business segment. See note 18. As with all provisional purchase accounting amounts, this is subject to adjustment during the measurement period.

For the three months ended March 31, 2013, Star Asia Manager (since its acquisition effective March 1, 2013) has contributed $273 of revenue and $186 of net income to the Company. The following unaudited pro forma summary presents consolidated information of the Company as if the acquisition had occurred on January 1, 2011:

	Pro Forma Three months ended
	2013			2012
	(dollars in thousands)
Revenue	$	14,606		$	19,757
Earnings (loss) attributable to IFMI	$	(4,396	)	$	(3,679	)

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Earnings / (Loss) Per Common Share

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2013

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Earnings / (Loss) Per Common Share

16. EARNINGS / (LOSS) PER COMMON SHARE

The following table presents a reconciliation of basic and diluted earnings / (loss) per common share for the periods indicated.

EARNINGS / (LOSS) PER COMMON SHARE

(Dollars in Thousands, except share or per share information)

	Three months ended March 31,
	2013			2012
Net income / (loss) attributable to IFMI	$	(4,500	)	$	(3,859	)
Add / (deduct): Income / (loss) attributable to the non-controlling interest attributable to Operating LLC membership units exchangeable into IFMI shares (1)		(2,091	)		(1,902	)
Add / (deduct): Adjustment (2)		(14	)		(26	)
Net income / (loss) on a fully converted basis	$	(6,605	)	$	(5,787	)
Weighted average common shares outstanding—Basic		11,350,713			10,443,752
Unrestricted Operating LLC membership units exchangeable into IFMI shares (1)		5,324,090			5,252,002
Weighted average common shares outstanding—Diluted (3)		16,674,803			15,695,754
Net income / (loss) per common share—Basic	$	(0.40	)	$	(0.37	)
Net income / (loss) per common share—Diluted	$	(0.40	)	$	(0.37	)

(1) The Operating LLC membership units not held by IFMI (that is, those held by the non-controlling interest for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012) may be redeemed and exchanged into shares of the Company on a one-to-one basis. The 4,983,557 Operating LLC membership units held by Mr. Daniel G. Cohen are redeemable at Mr. Cohen’s option, at any time on or after January 1, 2014, for (i) cash in an amount equal to the average of the per share closing prices of the Company’s Common Stock for the ten consecutive trading days immediately preceding the date the Company receives Mr. Cohen’s redemption notice, or (ii) at the Company’s option, one share of the Company’s Common Stock, subject, in each case, to appropriate adjustment upon the occurrence of an issuance of additional shares of the Company’ Common Stock as a dividend or other distribution on the Company’s outstanding Common Stock, or a further subdivision or combination of the outstanding shares of the Company’s Common Stock. The 340,533 Operating LLC membership units held by other members of the Operating LLC have the same redemption rights as described above except that the members holding these units may elect to redeem their shares at any time. These units are not included in the computation of basic earnings per share. These units enter into the computation of diluted net income / (loss) per common share when the effect is dilutive using the if-converted method.

(2) An adjustment is included for the following: (i) if the Operating LLC membership units had been converted at the beginning of the period, the Company would have incurred a higher income tax expense or realized a higher income tax benefit, as applicable; and (ii) to adjust the non-controlling interest amount to be consistent with the weighted average share calculation.

(3) Due to the net loss for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012, the weighted average shares calculation excluded (i) restricted Operating LLC membership units of 23,648 and 23,256 for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively; (ii) restricted units of IFMI Common Stock of 109,101 and 5,107 for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively; and (iii) restricted shares of IFMI Common Stock of 185,141 and 12,945 for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

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Debt

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2013

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

Debt

12. DEBT

The Company had the following debt outstanding as of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively:

DETAIL OF DEBT

(Dollars in Thousands)

Description	Current Outstanding Par			March 31, 2013		December 31, 2012		Interest Rate Terms			Interest Rate at 03/31/2013			Maturity
Contingent convertible senior notes:
10.50% contingent convertible senior notes (the “New Notes”)	$	8,121		$	8,077	$	8,068		10.50	%		10.50	%	May 2014(1)
Junior subordinated notes:
Alesco Capital Trust I	$	28,125	(2)	$	10,310		10,189		4.28	%		4.28	%	July 2037
Sunset Financial Statutory Trust I		20,000	(2)		7,334		7,248		4.43	%		4.43	%	March 2035
		48,125	(2)		17,644		17,437
Subordinated notes payable	$	342			342		342		12.00	%(3)		12.00	%	June 2013 (4)
Star Asia Manager note payable	$	725			725		—		3.03	%		3.03	%	(5)
Total				$	26,788	$	25,847

(1) Represents the holder’s earliest put date and the Company’s earliest redemption date. The contractual maturity for the New Notes is May 2027.

The Company may redeem all or part of the $8,121 aggregate principal amount of the New Notes for cash on or after May 20, 2014, at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the New Notes, plus accrued and unpaid interest and additional interest, if any, to, but excluding, the repurchase date. The holders of the New Notes may require the Company to repurchase all or a portion of the New Notes for cash on May 15, 2014; May 15, 2017; and May 15, 2022 for a repurchase price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the New Notes, plus accrued and unpaid interest and additional interest, if any, to, but excluding, the repurchase date. The holders of the New Notes are required to provide notice to the Company of their plan to redeem the New Notes at any time during the 30 days prior to May 15, 2014; May 15, 2017; and May 15, 2022.

(2) The outstanding par represents the total par amount of the junior subordinated notes held by two separate VIE trusts. The Company does not consolidate these trusts. The Company holds $1,489 par value of these junior subordinated notes, comprised of $870 par value of junior subordinated notes related to Alesco Capital Trust I and $619 par value of junior subordinated notes related to Sunset Financial Statutory Trust I. These notes have a carrying value of $0. Therefore, the net par value held by third parties is $48,125.

(3) Comprised of 9% paid currently and 3% paid in kind.

(4) The subordinated notes payable will mature on June 20, 2013.

(5) The Star Asia Manager note payable has no stated maturity date. See description of payment terms below.

Refer to note 17 to the Company’s consolidated financial statements included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012 for a discussion of the Company’s debt.

In connection with the Star Asia Manager Repurchase Transaction in March 2013, Star Asia Manager had paid cash of $425 and issued to Mercury a note payable in the principal amount of $725. See notes 4 and 11. Under the note payable, interest accrues on the unpaid balance of the principal amount at a floating rate equal to three-month LIBOR plus 2.75% per annum. Payments will be made quarterly in an amount equal to 50% of cash available for distribution as defined in the note payable agreement. The Star Asia Manager note payable is pre-payable without penalty and has no stated maturity date.

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Segment And Geographic Information - Financial Information for Company's Segments (Parenthetical) (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012	Mar. 31, 2013 Capital Markets [Member]	Mar. 31, 2012 Capital Markets [Member]	Mar. 31, 2013 Asset Management [Member]	Mar. 31, 2012 Asset Management [Member]	Mar. 31, 2013 Principal Investing [Member]	Mar. 31, 2012 Principal Investing [Member]	Mar. 31, 2013 Segment Total [Member]	Mar. 31, 2012 Segment Total [Member]	Mar. 31, 2013 Unallocated [Member]	Mar. 31, 2012 Unallocated [Member]	Mar. 31, 2013 Star Asia Manager [Member]	Feb. 28, 2013 Star Asia Manager [Member]
Operating Statistics [Line Items]
Ownership percentage	100.00%													100.00%	50.00%
Goodwill	$ 11,113	$ 11,113	$ 11,206	$ 7,937	$ 8,030	$ 3,176	$ 3,176			$ 11,113	$ 11,206
Intangible assets (included in other assets)	$ 710		$ 538	$ 332	$ 538	$ 378				$ 710	$ 538

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Derivative Financial Instruments

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2013

Derivative Instruments And Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]

Derivative Financial Instruments

8. DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

FASB ASC 815, Derivatives and Hedging (“FASB ASC 815”), provides for optional hedge accounting. When a derivative is deemed to be a hedge and certain documentation and effectiveness testing requirements are met, reporting entities are allowed to record all or a portion of the change in the fair value of a designated hedge as an adjustment to other comprehensive income (“OCI”) rather than as a gain or loss in the statements of operations. To date, the Company has not designated any derivatives as hedges under the provisions included in FASB ASC 815.

Derivative financial instruments are recorded at fair value. If the derivative was entered into as part of the Company’s broker-dealer operations, it will be included as a component of investments-trading or trading securities sold, not yet purchased. If it is entered into as an economic hedge for another financial instrument included in other investments, at fair value then the derivative will be included as a component of other investments, at fair value. The Company may, from time to time, enter into derivatives to manage its risk exposures (i) arising from fluctuations in foreign currency rates with respect to the Company’s investments in foreign currency denominated investments; (ii) arising from the Company’s investments in interest rate sensitive investments; and (iii) arising from the Company’s facilitation of mortgage-backed trading. Derivatives entered into by the Company, from time to time, may include (i) foreign currency forward contracts; (ii) EuroDollar futures; and (iii) purchase and sale agreements of TBAs. TBAs are forward mortgage-backed securities whose collateral remain “to be announced” until just prior to the trade settlement. TBAs are accounted for as derivatives under FASB ASC 815 when either of the following conditions exists: (i) when settlement of the TBA trade is not expected to occur at the next regular settlement date (which is typically the next month) or (ii) a mechanism exists to settle the contract on a net basis. Otherwise, TBAs are recorded as a standard security trade. The settlement of these transactions is not expected to have a material effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

Derivatives involve varying degrees of off-balance sheet risk, whereby changes in the level or volatility of interest rates or market values of the underlying financial instruments may result in changes in the value of a particular financial instrument in excess of its carrying amount. Depending on the Company’s investment strategy, realized and unrealized gains and losses are recognized in principal transactions and other income or in net trading in the Company’s consolidated statements of operations on a trade date basis.

The Company may, from time to time, enter into the following derivative instruments:

TBAs

The Company trades U.S. government agency obligations. In connection with these activities, the Company may be required to maintain inventory in order to facilitate customer transactions. In order to mitigate exposure to market risk, the Company enters in to the purchase and sale of TBAs. The Company carries the TBAs at fair value and includes them as a component of investments—trading or trading securities sold, not yet purchased in the Company’s consolidated balance sheets. At March 31, 2013, the Company had open TBA sale agreements in the notional amount of $81,582 and open TBA purchase agreements in the notional amount of $59,250. At December 31, 2012, the Company had open TBA sale agreements in the notional amount of $40,125 and open TBA purchase agreements in the notional amount of $32,794.

The following table presents the Company’s derivative financial instruments and the amount and location of the fair value recognized in the consolidated balance sheets as of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively.

DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS-BALANCE SHEET INFORMATION

(Dollars in Thousands)

Derivative Financial Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments under FASB ASC 815	Balance Sheet Classification	Unrealized Gain / (Loss) as of March 31, 2013			Unrealized Gain / (Loss) as of December 31, 2012
TBAs	Investments—trading	$	120		$	35
TBAs	Trading securities sold, not yet purchased		(70	)		(13	)
		$	50		$	22

The following table presents the Company’s derivative financial instruments and the amount and location of the net gain (loss) recognized in the consolidated statement of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012:

DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS-STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS INFORMATION

(Dollars in Thousands)

Derivative Financial Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments under FASB ASC 815	Income Statement Classification		Three Months Ended March 31, 2013			Three Months Ended March 31, 2012
TBAs		Revenues—net trading	$	(190	)	$	(30	)
			$	(190	)	$	(30	)

In addition to the above activities related to TBAs, the Company also enters into TBAs in order to assist clients (generally small to mid-size mortgage loan originators) in hedging the interest rate risk associated with the mortgages owned by the clients. In general, the Company will enter into a TBA purchase agreement with the client. Then, the Company will immediately enter into a TBA sale agreement with identical terms and settlement date with a separate counterparty. The Company seeks to profit through a small mark-up in the price of the transaction. The TBAs will match underlying terms and settlement dates. Because the Company has purchased and sold the same security, it is no longer exposed to market movements of the underlying TBA. The gain or loss on the transaction is recorded as a component of net trading in the consolidated statement of operations and is included in due to or due from broker in the consolidated balance sheet until it settles. As of March 31, 2013, the Company had unsettled TBA purchase contracts and offsetting TBA sale agreements in the notional amount of $413,700 . The net profit on these transactions is recorded as a component of net trading revenue and is included as a component of TBA revenue in the table above. Any revenue on trades that have not yet settled is included as a component of due to or due from brokers, dealers, and clearing organizations.

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Fair Value Disclosures - Schedule of Fair Value Measurements of Investments in Certain Entities that Calculate Net Asset Value Per Share (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Fair Value, Investments, Entities that Calculate Net Asset Value Per Share [Line Items]
Other investments, at fair value	$ 32,638	$ 38,323
Other Investment Vehicles [Member]
Fair Value, Investments, Entities that Calculate Net Asset Value Per Share [Line Items]
Other investments, at fair value	29,364	35,057
Other Investment Vehicles [Member] | EuroDekania [Member]
Fair Value, Investments, Entities that Calculate Net Asset Value Per Share [Line Items]
Other investments, at fair value	2,394	2,054
Redemption Frequency	N/A	N/A
Redemption Notice Period	N/A	N/A
Other Investment Vehicles [Member] | Star Asia [Member]
Fair Value, Investments, Entities that Calculate Net Asset Value Per Share [Line Items]
Other investments, at fair value	24,136	30,169
Redemption Frequency	N/A	N/A
Redemption Notice Period	N/A	N/A
Other Investment Vehicles [Member] | Tiptree [Member]
Fair Value, Investments, Entities that Calculate Net Asset Value Per Share [Line Items]
Other investments, at fair value	2,834	2,834
Redemption Frequency	N/A	N/A
Redemption Notice Period	N/A	N/A
Investment Funds [Member]
Fair Value, Investments, Entities that Calculate Net Asset Value Per Share [Line Items]
Other investments, at fair value	2,848	2,503
Investment Funds [Member] | Star Asia Special Situations Fund [Member]
Fair Value, Investments, Entities that Calculate Net Asset Value Per Share [Line Items]
Other investments, at fair value	2,848	2,503
Unfunded commitments		321
Redemption Frequency	N/A	N/A
Redemption Notice Period	N/A	N/A
Other Investment Vehicles and Investment Funds [Member]
Fair Value, Investments, Entities that Calculate Net Asset Value Per Share [Line Items]
Other investments, at fair value	$ 32,212	$ 37,560

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Financial Instruments

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2013

Investments All Other Investments [Abstract]

Financial Instruments

6. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

Investments—Trading

The following table provides detail of the investments classified as investments-trading as of the periods indicated:

INVESTMENTS—TRADING

(Dollars in Thousands)

Security Type	March 31, 2013		December 31, 2012
U.S. government agency MBS and CMOs (1)	$	24,416	$	34,592
U.S. government agency debt securities		18,982		21,066
RMBS		1,622		583
CMBS		142		12
U.S. Treasury securities		10,494		147
Interests in securitizations (2)		326		352
SBA loans		8,803		15,705
Corporate bonds and redeemable preferred stock		55,944		56,022
Foreign government bonds		53		448
Municipal bonds		26,720		37,745
Exchange traded funds		6		—
Certificates of deposit		11,073		8,934
Equity securities		329		533
Other		4		—
Investments-trading	$	158,914	$	176,139

(1) Includes TBAs. See note 8.

(2) Primarily comprised of CDOs, CLOs, and ABS.

Trading Securities Sold, Not Yet Purchased

The following table provides detail of the trading securities sold, not yet purchased as of the periods indicated:

TRADING SECURITIES SOLD, NOT YET PURCHASED

(Dollars in Thousands)

Security Type	March 31, 2013		December 31, 2012
U.S. government agency MBS (1)	$	70	$	13
U.S. Treasury securities		23,011		19,722
Corporate bonds and redeemable preferred stock		35,874		21,976
Foreign government bonds		60		—
Municipal bonds		128		128
Exchange traded funds		103		—
Certificates of deposit		532		2,325
Equity securities		—		3
Trading securities sold, not yet purchased	$	59,778	$	44,167

(1) Represents TBAs. See note 8.

The Company tries to manage its exposure to changes in interest rates for the interest rate sensitive securities it holds by entering into offsetting short positions for similar fixed rate securities.

The Company included the change in unrealized gains (losses) in the amount of $1,710 and $(52) for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively, in net trading revenue in the Company’s consolidated statements of operations.

Other Investments, at fair value

The following table provides detail of the investments included within other investments, at fair value:

OTHER INVESTMENTS, AT FAIR VALUE

(Dollars in Thousands)

	March 31, 2013
Security Type	Cost		Carrying Value		Unrealized Gain / (Loss)
Interests in securitizations (1)	$	217	$	82	$	(135	)
Equity Securities:
EuroDekania		7,807		2,394		(5,413	)
Star Asia		23,304		24,136		832
Tiptree		5,561		2,834		(2,727	)
Star Asia Special Situations Fund		2,143		2,848		705
Other securities		232		89		(143	)
Total equity securities		39,047		32,301		(6,746	)
Residential loans		220		255		35
Other investments, at fair value	$	39,484	$	32,638	$	(6,846	)

	December 31, 2012
Security Type	Cost		Carrying Value		Unrealized Gain / (Loss)
Interests in securitizations (1)	$	217	$	77	$	(140	)
Equity Securities:
EuroDekania		7,807		2,054		(5,753	)
Star Asia		23,304		30,169		6,865
Tiptree		5,561		2,834		(2,727	)
Star Asia Special Situations Fund		1,841		2,503		662
Other securities		232		431		199
Total equity securities		38,745		37,991		(754	)
Residential loans		230		255		25
Other investments, at fair value	$	39,192	$	38,323	$	(869	)

(1) Represents an interest in a CDO.

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Fair Value Disclosures

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2013

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

Fair Value Disclosures

7. FAIR VALUE DISCLOSURES

Fair Value Option

The Company has elected to account for certain of its other financial assets at fair value under the fair value option provisions of FASB ASC 825, Financial Instruments (“FASB ASC 825”). The primary reason for electing the fair value option when it first became available in 2008, was to reduce the burden of monitoring the differences between the cost and the fair value of the Company’s investments, previously classified as available for sale securities, including the assessment as to whether the declines are temporary in nature and to further remove an element of management judgment. In addition, the election was made for certain investments that were previously required to be accounted for under the equity method because their fair value measurements were readily obtainable.

Such financial assets accounted for at fair value include:

• in general, securities that would otherwise qualify for available for sale treatment;

• in general, investments in equity method affiliates where the affiliate has all of the attributes in FASB ASC 946-10-15-2 (commonly referred to as investment companies); and

• in general, investments in residential loans.

The changes in fair value (realized and unrealized gains and losses) of these instruments for which the Company has elected the fair value option are recorded in principal transactions and other income in the consolidated statements of operations. All of the investments for which the Company has elected the fair value option are included as a component of other investments, at fair value in the consolidated balance sheets. The Company recognized net losses of $5,398 and $5,174 related to changes in fair value of investments that are included as a component of other investments, at fair value during the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

Fair Value Measurements

In accordance with FASB ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (“FASB ASC 820”), the Company has categorized its financial instruments, based on the priority of the inputs to the valuation technique, into a three level fair value hierarchy. The hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (level 1 measurements) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (level 3 measurements). The three levels of the hierarchy under FASB ASC 820 are described below:

Level 1 Financial assets and liabilities whose values are based on unadjusted quoted prices in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date for identical, unrestricted assets or liabilities.

Level 2 Financial assets and liabilities whose values are based on one or more of the following:

1.  Quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets;

2.  Quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in non-active markets;

3.  Pricing models whose inputs, other than quoted prices, are observable for substantially the full term of the asset or      liability; or

4.  Pricing models whose inputs are derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data through      correlation or other means for substantially the full term of the asset or liability.

Level 3 Financial assets and liabilities whose values are based on prices or valuation techniques that require inputs that are both significant to the fair value measurement and unobservable. These inputs reflect management’s own assumptions about the assumptions a market participant would use in pricing the asset or liability.

In certain cases, the inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, the level in the fair value hierarchy within which the fair value measurement in its entirety falls has been determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety. The Company’s assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment, and considers factors specific to the asset or liability.

Both observable and unobservable inputs may be used to determine the fair value of positions that the Company has classified within the level 3 category. As a result, the unrealized gains and losses for assets and liabilities within the level 3 category presented in the tables below may include changes in fair value that were attributable to both observable (e.g., changes in market interest rates) and unobservable (e.g., changes in unobservable long-dated volatilities) inputs.

A review of the fair value hierarchy classifications is conducted on a quarterly basis. Changes in the type of inputs may result in a reclassification for certain financial assets or liabilities. There were no transfers between level 1 and level 2 of the fair value hierarchy during the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012. Reclassifications impacting level 3 of the fair value hierarchy are reported as transfers in or transfers out of the level 3 category as of the beginning of the quarter in which reclassifications occur.

The following table presents information about the Company’s assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, and indicates the fair value hierarchy of the valuation techniques utilized by the Company to determine such fair value.

FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS ON A RECURRING BASIS

(Dollars in Thousands)

	March 31, 2013 Fair Value		Quoted Prices in Active Markets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Assets:
Investments-trading:
U.S. government agency MBS and CMOs	$	24,416	$	—	$	24,416	$	—
U.S. government agency debt securities		18,982		—		18,982		—
RMBS		1,622		—		1,622		—
CMBS		142		—		142		—
U.S. Treasury securities		10,494		10,494		—		—
Interests in securitizations (1)		326		—		67		259
SBA loans		8,803		—		8,803		—
Corporate bonds and redeemable preferred stock		55,944		7,341		48,603		—
Foreign government bonds		53		—		53		—
Municipal bonds		26,720		—		26,720		—
Exchange traded funds		6		6		—
Certificates of deposit		11,073		—		11,073		—
Equity securities		329		182		147		—
Other		4		4		—		—
Total investments-trading	$	158,914	$	18,027	$	140,628	$	259
Other investments, at fair value:
Equity Securities:
Other Investment Vehicles
EuroDekania (2)	$	2,394	$	—	$	—	$	2,394
Star Asia (3)		24,136		—		—		24,136
Tiptree (4)		2,834		—		—		2,834
		29,364		—		—		29,364
Investment Funds
Star Asia Special Situations Fund (3)		2,848		—		—		2,848
		2,848		—		—		2,848
Other		89		23		66		—
Total equity securities		32,301		23		66		32,212
Interests in securitizations (1)		82		—		—		82
Residential loans		255		—		255		—
Total other investments, at fair value	$	32,638	$	23	$	321	$	32,294
Liabilities:
Trading securities sold, not yet purchased:
U.S. government agency MBS	$	70	$	—	$	70	$	—
U.S. Treasury securities		23,011		23,011		—		—
Corporate bonds and redeemable preferred stock		35,874		37		35,837		—
Foreign government bonds		60		—		60		—
Municipal bonds		128		—		128		—
Exchange traded funds		103		103		—		—
Certificates of deposit		532		—		532		—
Total trading securities sold, not yet purchased	$	59,778	$	23,151	$	36,627	$	—

(1) Primarily comprised of CDOs, CLOs, and ABS.

(2) Hybrid Securities Fund—European.

(3) Real Estate Fund—Asian.

(4) Diversified Fund.

FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS ON A RECURRING BASIS

(Dollars in Thousands)

	December 31, 2012 Fair Value		Quoted Prices in Active Markets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Assets:
Investments-trading:
U.S. government agency MBS and CMOs	$	34,592	$	—	$	34,592	$	—
U.S. government agency debt securities		21,066		—		21,066		—
RMBS		583		—		583		—
CMBS		12		—		12		—
U.S. Treasury securities		147		147		—		—
Interests in securitizations (1)		352		—		57		295
SBA loans		15,705		—		15,705		—
Corporate bonds and redeemable preferred stock		56,022		5,643		50,379		—
Foreign government bonds		448		—		448		—
Municipal bonds		37,745		—		37,745		—
Certificates of deposit		8,934		—		8,934		—
Equity securities		533		395		138		—
Total investments-trading	$	176,139	$	6,185	$	169,659	$	295
Other investments, at fair value:
Equity Securities:
Other Investment Vehicles
EuroDekania (2)	$	2,054	$	—	$	—	$	2,054
Star Asia (3)		30,169		—		—		30,169
Tiptree (4)		2,834		—		—		2,834
		35,057		—		—		35,057
Investment Funds
Star Asia Special Situations Fund (3)		2,503		—		—		2,503
		2,503		—		—		2,503
Other		431		24		407		—
Total equity securities		37,991		24		407		37,560
Interests in securitizations (1)		77		—		—		77
Residential loans		255		—		255		—
Total other investments, at fair value	$	38,323	$	24	$	662	$	37,637
Liabilities:
Trading securities sold, not yet purchased:
U.S. government agency MBS	$	13	$	—	$	13	$	—
U.S. Treasury securities		19,722		19,722		—		—
Corporate bonds and redeemable preferred stock		21,976		152		21,824		—
Municipal bonds		128		—		128		—
Certificates of deposit		2,325		—		2,325		—
Equity securities		3		3		—		—
Total trading securities sold, not yet purchased	$	44,167	$	19,877	$	24,290	$	—

(1) Primarily comprised of CDOs, CLOs, and ABS.

(2) Hybrid Securities Fund—European.

(3) Real Estate Fund—Asian.

(4) Diversified Fund.

The following provides a brief description of the types of financial instruments the Company holds, the methodology for estimating fair value, and the level within the hierarchy of the estimate. The discussion that follows applies regardless of whether the instrument is included in investments-trading; other investments, at fair value; or trading securities sold, not yet purchased.

U.S. Government Agency MBS and CMOs: These are securities which are generally traded over-the-counter. The Company generally values these securities using third party quotations such as unadjusted broker-dealer quoted prices or market price quotations from third party pricing services. These valuations are based on a market approach. This is considered a level 2 valuation in the hierarchy.

U.S. Government Agency Debt Securities: Callable and non-callable U.S. government agency debt securities are measured primarily based on quoted market prices obtained from third party pricing services. Non-callable U.S. government agency debt securities are generally classified within level 1 and callable U.S. government agency debt securities are classified within level 2 of the valuation hierarchy.

RMBS and CMBS: The Company generally values these securities using third party quotations such as unadjusted broker-dealer quoted prices or market price quotations from third party pricing services. These valuations are based on a market approach. The Company generally classifies the fair value of these securities based on third party quotations within level 2 of the valuation hierarchy.

U.S. Treasury Securities: U.S. Treasury securities include U.S. Treasury bonds and notes and the fair values of the U.S. Treasury securities are based on quoted prices in active markets. Valuation adjustments are not applied. The Company classifies the fair value of these securities within level 1 of the valuation hierarchy.

Interests in Securitizations: Interests in securitizations may be comprised of CDOs, CLOs, and ABS, which may include, but are not limited to, securities backed by auto loans, credit card receivables, or student loans. Where the Company is able to obtain independent market quotations from at least two broker-dealers and where a price within the range of at least two broker-dealers is used or market price quotations from third party pricing services is used, interests in securitizations will generally be classified as level 2 of the valuation hierarchy. These valuations are based on a market approach. The independent market quotations from broker-dealers are generally nonbinding. The Company seeks quotations from broker-dealers that historically have actively traded, monitored, issued, and been knowledgeable about interests in securitizations. The Company generally believes that to the extent that (1) it receives two quotations in a similar range from broker-dealers knowledgeable about interests in securitizations, and (2) the Company believes the broker-dealers gather and utilize observable market information such as new issue activity in the primary market, trading activity in the secondary market, credit spreads versus historical levels, bid-ask spreads, and price consensus among market participants and sources, then classification as level 2 of the valuation hierarchy is appropriate. In the absence of two broker-dealer market quotations, a single broker-dealer market quotation may be used without corroboration of the quote in which case the Company generally classifies the fair value within level 3 of the valuation hierarchy.

If quotations are unavailable, prices observed by the Company for recently executed market transactions may be used or valuation models prepared by the Company’s management may be used, which are based on an income approach. These models prepared by the Company’s management include estimates and the valuations derived from them could differ materially from amounts realizable in an open market exchange. Fair values based on internal valuation models prepared by the Company’s management are generally classified within level 3 of the valuation hierarchy.

Establishing fair value is inherently subjective given the volatile and sometimes illiquid markets for certain interests in securitizations and requires management to make a number of assumptions, including assumptions about the future of interest rates, discount rates; and the timing of cash flows. The assumptions the Company applies are specific to each security. Although the Company may rely on internal calculations to compute the fair value of certain interest in securitizations, the Company requests and considers indications of fair value from third party pricing services to assist in the valuation process.

SBA Loans: The Company generally values these securities using third party quotations such as unadjusted broker-dealer quoted prices, internal valuation models using observable inputs, or market price quotations from third party pricing services. The Company generally classifies these investments within level 2 of the valuation hierarchy. These valuations are based on a market approach.

Corporate Bonds, Redeemable Preferred Stock, and Foreign Government Bonds: The Company uses recently executed transactions or third party quotations from independent pricing services to arrive at the fair value of its investments in corporate bonds, redeemable preferred stock, and foreign government bonds. These valuations are based on a market approach. The Company generally classifies the fair value of these bonds within level 2 of the valuation hierarchy. In instances where the fair values of securities are based on quoted prices in active markets (for example with redeemable preferred stock), the Company classifies the fair value of these securities within level 1 of the valuation hierarchy.

Municipal Bonds: Municipal bonds, which include obligations of U.S. states, municipalities, and political subdivisions, primarily include bonds or notes issued by U.S. municipalities. The Company generally values these securities using third party quotations such as market price quotations from third party pricing services. The Company generally classifies the fair value of these bonds within level 2 of the valuation hierarchy. The valuations are based on a market approach. In instances where the Company is unable to obtain reliable market price quotations from third party pricing services, the Company will use its own internal valuation models. In these cases, the Company will classify such securities as level 3 within the hierarchy until it is able to obtain third party pricing.

Exchange Traded Funds: Exchange traded funds are investment funds that trade in active markets, similar to public company stocks. The fair values of exchange traded funds are based on quoted prices in active markets. Valuation adjustments are not applied. The Company classifies the fair value of these securities within level 1 of the valuation hierarchy.

Equity Securities: The fair value of equity securities that represent investments in publicly traded companies (common or preferred shares, options, warrants, and other equity investments) are determined using the closing price of the security as of the reporting date. These are securities which are traded on a recognized liquid exchange. This is considered a level 1 value in the valuation hierarchy.

In some cases, the Company has owned options or warrants in newly publicly traded companies when the option or warrant itself is not publicly traded. In those cases, the Company used an internal valuation model and classified the investment within level 3 of the valuation hierarchy. The non-exchange traded equity options and warrants were measured using the Black-Scholes model with key inputs impacting the valuation including the underlying security price, implied volatility, dividend yield, interest rate curve, strike price, and maturity date. Once the securities underlying the options or warrants (not the options or warrants themselves) have quoted prices available in an active market, the Company attributes a value to the warrants using the Black-Scholes model based on the respective price of the options or warrants and the quoted prices of the securities underlying the options or warrants and key observable inputs. In this case, the Company will generally classify the options or warrants as level 2 within the valuation hierarchy because the inputs to the valuation model are now observable. If the option or warrant itself begins to trade on a liquid exchange, the Company will discontinue using a valuation model and will begin to use the public exchange price at which point it will be classified as level 1 in the valuation hierarchy.

Other equity securities represent investments in investment funds and other non-publicly traded entities. Substantially all of these other entities have the attributes of investment companies as described in FASB ASC 946-15-2. The Company estimates the fair value of these entities using the reported net asset value per share as of the reporting date in accordance with the “practical expedient” provisions related to investments in certain entities that calculate net asset value per share (or its equivalent) included in FASB ASC 820 for all entities except Star Asia. The Company generally classifies these estimates within either level 2 of the valuation hierarchy if its investment in the entity is currently redeemable or level 3 if its investment is not currently redeemable.

In the case of Star Asia, the Company utilizes a valuation model to determine fair value, which uses a market approach and generally classifies its investment within level 3 of the valuation hierarchy. Star Asia accounts for itself as an investment company as described in ASC 946, Financial Services—Investment Companies. As an investment company, Star Asia carries its assets at fair value and reports NAV per share to its investors. However, Star Asia issued subordinated debt securities in 2009 at a significant discount to par. Upon issuance, Star Asia did not elect the fair value option for these liabilities and was not required to do so under ASC 946. Over time, it is the Company’s assessment that the fair value of the subordinated debt securities has diverged from its carrying value. Because Star Asia’s published NAV is calculated using the amortized cost of these subordinated debt securities, the Company has concluded it would be appropriate to adjust Star Asia’s reported NAV to recalculate it as if Star Asia’s subordinated debt were recorded at fair value as opposed to its historical amortized cost. The Company estimates the fair value of Star Asia’s subordinated debt securities by projecting the remaining debt cash outflows and discounting them at an estimated market rate as of the reporting date, which is derived from similar non-investment grade long term subordinated debt issuances.

The Company used discount rates of 6.82% and 6.65% as of December 31, 2012 and March 31, 2013, respectively, in determining the fair value of Star Asia’s subordinated debt securities. If the Company had used Star Asia’s unadjusted NAV, rather than the Company’s financial model described above in determining the fair value of the Company’s investment in Star Asia, the Company would have recorded its investment in Star Asia at a value of $39,998 and $34,375 as of December 31, 2012 and March 31, 2013, respectively, as compared to the fair value as determined by the Company’s internal valuation model of $30,169, and $24,136 as of December 31, 2012 and March 31, 2013, respectively.

Residential Loans: Management utilizes home price indices to value the residential loans. Previously, management had considered adjustments to these indices but elected at the beginning of 2012 not to adjust the indices. Adjustments to the index implied a level 3 valuation. The methodology using an unadjusted index, which is considered an observable input, implies a level 2 valuation.

Certificates of Deposit: The fair value of certificates of deposit is estimated using valuations provided by third party pricing services. Certificates of deposit are generally categorized in level 2 of the valuation hierarchy.

Derivatives:

TBAs

The Company generally values these securities using third party quotations such as unadjusted broker-dealer quoted prices or market price quotations from third party pricing services. TBAs are generally classified within level 2 of the fair value hierarchy. If there is limited transaction activity or less transparency to observe market based inputs to valuation models, TBAs are classified in level 3 of the fair value hierarchy. U.S. government agency MBS and CMOs include TBAs. Unrealized gains on TBAs are included in investments-trading on the Company’s consolidated balance sheets and unrealized losses on TBAs are included in trading securities sold, not yet purchased on the Company’s consolidated balance sheets. See note 8.

Level 3 Financial Assets and Liabilities

Financial Instruments Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis

The following table presents additional information about assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis and for which the Company has utilized level 3 inputs to determine fair value for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012.

LEVEL 3 INPUTS

Three Months Ended March 31, 2013

(Dollars in Thousands)

	January 1, 2013		Total gains and losses included in earnings								Purchases		Sales		March 31, 2013		Change in unrealized gains/(losses) for the period included in earnings (1)
			Net trading			Principal transactions and other income			Transfers out of Level 3
Assets:
Investments-trading:
Interests in securitizations (2)	$	295	$	(36	)	$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—	$	259	$	(36	)
Total investments-trading	$	295	$	(36	)	$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—	$	259	$	(36	)
Other investments, at fair value:
Equity Securities:
Other Investment Vehicles
EuroDekania (3)	$	2,054	$			$	340		$	—	$	—	$	—	$	2,394	$	340
Star Asia (4)		30,169		—			(6,033	)		—		—		—		24,136		(6,033	)
Tiptree (5)		2,834		—			—			—		—		—		2,834		—
		35,057		—			(5,693	)		—		—		—		29,364		(5,693	)
Investment Funds
Star Asia Special Situations Fund (4)		2,503		—			43			—		302		—		2,848		43
		2,503		—			43			—		302		—		2,848		43
Total equity securities		37,560		—			(5,650	)		—		302		—		32,212		(5,650	)
Interests in securitizations (2)		77		—			5			—		—		—		82		5
Total other investments, at fair value	$	37,637	$	—		$	(5,645	)	$	—	$	302	$	—	$	32,294	$	(5,645	)

(1) Represents the change in unrealized gains and losses for the period included in earnings for assets held at the end of the reporting period.

(2) Primarily comprised of CDOs, CLOs, and ABS.

(3) Hybrid Securities Funds—European.

(4) Real Estate Funds—Asian.

(5) Diversified Fund.

LEVEL 3 INPUTS

Three Months Ended March 31, 2012

(Dollars in Thousands)

	January 1, 2012		Total gains and losses included in earnings									Purchases		Sales			March 31, 2012		Change in unrealized gains/(losses) for the period included in earnings (1)
			Net trading			Principal transactions and other income			Transfers out of Level 3
Assets:
Investments-trading:
RMBS	$	4,932	$	17		$	—		$	—		$	171	$	(5,120	)	$	—	$	—
Interests in securitizations (2)		221		(37	)		—			—			2,225		—			2,409		(37	)
Equity securities		35		6			—			—			126		—			167		6
Total investments-trading	$	5,188	$	(14	)	$	—			—		$	2,522	$	(5,120	)	$	2,576	$	(31	)
Other investments, at fair value:
Equity Securities:
Other Investment Vehicles
EuroDekania (3)	$	2,370	$	—		$	(22	)	$	—		$	—	$	—		$	2,348	$	(22	)
Star Asia (4)		37,358		—			(5,240	)		—			—		—			32,118		(5,240	)
Tiptree (5)		2,533		—			117			—			—		—			2,650		117
		42,261		—			(5,145	)		—			—		—			37,116		(5,145	)
Other		132		—			(50	)		—			—		—			82		(50	)
Total equity securities		42,393		—			(5,195	)		—			—		—			37,198		(5,195	)
Interests in securitizations (2)		88		—			9			—			—		—			97		9
Residential loans		267		—			—			(267	)		—		—			—		—
Total other investments, at fair value	$	42,748	$	—		$	(5,186	)	$	(267	)	$	—	$	—		$	37,295	$	(5,186	)

(1) Represents the change in unrealized gains and losses for the period included in earnings for assets held at the end of the reporting period.

(2) Primarily comprised of CDOs, CLOs, and ABS.

(3) Hybrid Securities Funds—European.

(4) Real Estate Funds—Asian.

(5) Diversified Fund.

The circumstances that would result in transferring certain financial instruments from level 2 to level 3 of the valuation hierarchy would typically include what the Company believes to be a decrease in the availability, utility, and reliability of observable market information such as new issue activity in the primary market, trading activity in the secondary market, credit spreads versus historical levels, bid-ask spreads, and price consensus among market participants and sources.

Investments-trading: During the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012, there were no transfers into or out of level 3 of the valuation hierarchy.

Other investments, at fair value: During the three months ended March 31, 2013, there were no transfers into or out of level 3 of the valuation hierarchy.

During the three months ended March 31, 2012, the Company transferred $267 in residential loans from level 3 to level 2 of the valuation hierarchy.

The following table provides the quantitative information about level 3 fair value measurements as of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively:

QUANTITATIVE INFORMATION ABOUT LEVEL 3 FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

(Dollars in Thousands)

	Fair Value at March 31, 2013		Valuation Technique	Significant Unobservable Inputs	Weighted Average			Range of Significant Inputs
Assets:
Other investments, at fair value:
Equity Securities:
Star Asia	$	24,136	Adjusted NAV	Discount rate on debt		6.65	%		6.65	%

QUANTITATIVE INFORMATION ABOUT LEVEL 3 FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

(Dollars in Thousands)

	Fair Value at December 31, 2012		Valuation Technique	Significant Unobservable Inputs	Weighted Average			Range of Significant Inputs
Assets:
Other investments, at fair value:
Equity Securities:
Star Asia	$	30,169	Adjusted NAV	Discount rate on debt		6.82	%		6.82	%

Sensitivity of Fair Value to Changes in Significant Unobservable Inputs

For recurring fair value measurements categorized within level 3 of the fair value hierarchy, the sensitivity of the fair value measurement to changes in significant unobservable inputs and interrelationships between those unobservable inputs (if any) are described below:

• Equity investments in investment funds and other non-publicly traded entities

With respect to the fair value measurement of investment funds and other non-publicly traded entities for which the Company uses the underlying net asset value per share to determine the fair value of the Company’s respective investment, a significant increase (decrease) in the net asset value per share, which is linked to the underlying financial performance of the respective entity, would result in a significantly higher (lower) fair value measurement.

• Equity investment in Star Asia

With respect to the Company’s investment in Star Asia for which the Company has concluded it would be appropriate to adjust Star Asia’s reported NAV to recalculate it as if Star Asia’s subordinated debt were recorded at fair value as opposed to its historical cost. The Company estimates the fair value of Star Asia’s subordinated debt securities by projecting the remaining debt cash outflows and discounting them at an estimated market discount rate. Any change in the discount rate used in this calculation, which is linked to market yields for similar non-investment grade long term subordinated debt issuances, may result in a significant higher (lower) fair value measurement.

Investments in Certain Entities That Calculate Net Asset Value Per Share (Or Its Equivalent)

The following table presents additional information about investments in certain entities that calculate net asset value per share (regardless of whether the “practical expedient” provisions of FASB ASC 820 have been applied) which are measured at fair value on a recurring basis at March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012:

FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS OF INVESTMENTS IN CERTAIN ENTITIES

THAT CALCULATE NET ASSET VALUE PER SHARE (OR ITS EQUIVALENT)

	Fair Value at March 31, 2013 (dollars in thousands)		Unfunded Commitments		Redemption Frequency (if Currently Eligible)		Redemption Notice Period
Other Investment Vehicles:
EuroDekania (a)	$	2,394		N/A		N/A		N/A
Star Asia (b)		24,136		N/A		N/A		N/A
Tiptree (c)		2,834		N/A		N/A		N/A
		29,364
Investment Funds:
Star Asia Special Situations Fund (d)		2,848	$	—		N/A		N/A
		2,848
Total	$	32,212

	Fair Value at December 31, 2012 (dollars in thousands)		Unfunded Commitments		Redemption Frequency (if Currently Eligible)		Redemption Notice Period
Other Investment Vehicles:
EuroDekania (a)	$	2,054		N/A		N/A		N/A
Star Asia (b)		30,169		N/A		N/A		N/A
Tiptree (c)		2,834		N/A		N/A		N/A
		35,057
Investment Funds:
Star Asia Special Situations Funds (d)		2,503	$	321		N/A		N/A
		2,503
Total	$	37,560

N/A – Not applicable.

(a) EuroDekania’s investment strategy is to make investments in hybrid capital securities that have attributes of debt and equity, primarily in the form of subordinated debt issued by insurance companies, banks and bank holding companies based primarily in Western Europe; widely syndicated leveraged loans issued by European corporations; CMBS, including subordinated interests in first mortgage real estate loans; and RMBS and other ABS backed by consumer and commercial receivables. The majority of the assets are denominated in Euros and U.K. Pounds Sterling. The fair value of the investment in this category has been estimated using the net asset value per share of the investment in accordance with the “practical expedient” provisions of FASB ASC 820.

(b) Star Asia’s investment strategy is to make investments in Asian real estate structured finance investments, including CMBS, corporate debt of REITs and real estate operating companies, whole loans, mezzanine loans, and other commercial real estate fixed income investments. The fair value of the investment in this category has been estimated using an internal valuation model that uses a market approach. If the Company had used Star Asia’s unadjusted reported net asset value to determine its fair value, the carrying value of its investment in Star Asia would have been $34,375 as of March 31, 2013 and $39,998 as of December 31, 2012.

(c) The investment strategy of Tiptree is focused on investing in (a) specialty finance companies; (b) alternative asset management companies; and (c) diversified credit assets and related equity interests. Tiptree primarily seeks to acquire majority ownership interests in its investees. The fair value of the investment in this category has been estimated using the net asset value per share of the investment in accordance with the “practical expedient” provisions of FASB ASC 820. The Company uses the latest reported net asset value from Tiptree. From time to time, the net asset value may be in arrears. As of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, the Company owned approximately 1% of Tiptree.

(d) The Star Asia Special Situations Fund’s investment strategy is to make investments in real estate and securities backed by real estate in Japan. The Star Asia Special Situations Fund is a closed end fund that does not allow investor redemptions. It has an initial life of three years which can be extended under certain circumstances for up to two years. The fair value of the investment in this category has been estimated using the net asset value per share of the investment in accordance with the “practical expedient” provisions of FASB ASC 820. As of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, the Company had unfunded commitments of $0 and $321, respectively. See note 20. The Company’s unfunded commitment was denominated in Japanese Yen and fluctuated based on the foreign exchange spot rate used at any particular period. The two year commitment expires on December 31, 2014.

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Collateralized Securities Transactions

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2013

Banking And Thrift [Abstract]

Collateralized Securities Transactions

9. COLLATERALIZED SECURITIES TRANSACTIONS

Securities purchased under agreements to resell (“reverse repurchase agreements” or “receivables under resale agreements”) or sales of securities under agreements to repurchase (“repurchase agreements”), principally U.S. government and federal agency obligations and MBS, are treated as collateralized financing transactions and are recorded at their contracted resale or repurchase amounts plus accrued interest. The resulting interest income and expense are included in net trading in the consolidated statements of operations.

In the case of reverse repurchase agreements, the Company generally takes possession of securities as collateral. Likewise, in the case of repurchase agreements, the Company is required to provide the counterparty with securities.

In certain cases a repurchase agreement and a reverse repurchase agreement may be entered into with the same counterparty. If certain requirements are met, the offsetting provisions included in FASB ASC 210, Balance Sheet (“FASB ASC 210”), allow (but do not require) the reporting entity to net the asset and liability on the balance sheet. It is the Company’s policy to present the assets and liabilities on a gross basis even if the conditions described in offsetting provisions included in FASB ASC 210 are met. The primary requirement to present assets and liabilities on a net basis is to have a master netting agreement with the counterparty. Because the Company does not generally enter into repurchase agreements and reverse repurchase agreements with the same counterparties, it does not have master netting agreements in place.

The Company classifies reverse repurchase agreements as a separate line item within the assets section of the Company’s consolidated balance sheets. The Company classifies repurchase agreements as a separate line item within the liabilities section of the Company’s consolidated balance sheets.

In the case of reverse repurchase agreements, if the counterparty does not meet its contractual obligation to return securities used as collateral, or does not deposit additional securities or cash for margin when required, the Company may be exposed to the risk of reacquiring the securities or selling the securities at unfavorable market prices in order to satisfy its obligations to its customers or counterparties. The Company’s policy to control this risk is monitoring the market value of securities pledged or used as collateral on a daily basis and requiring adjustments in the event of excess market exposure.

In the case of repurchase agreements, if the counterparty makes a margin call and the Company is unable or unwilling to meet the margin call, the counterparty can sell the securities to repay the obligation. The Company is at risk that the counterparty may sell the securities at unfavorable market prices and the Company may sustain significant loss. The Company controls this risk by monitoring its liquidity position to ensure it has sufficient cash or liquid securities to meet margin calls.

In the normal course of doing business, the Company enters into reverse repurchase agreements that permit it to re-pledge or resell the securities to others.

The Company enters into reverse repurchase agreements to acquire securities to cover short positions or as an investment. The Company enters into repurchase agreements to finance the Company’s securities positions held in inventory or to finance reverse repurchase agreements entered into as an investment.

At March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, the Company held reverse repurchase agreements of $101,416 and $70,110, respectively, and the fair value of securities received as collateral under reverse repurchase agreements was $105,804 and $73,382, respectively.

At March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, the Company had repurchase agreements of $101,580 and $70,273, respectively, and the fair value of securities pledged as collateral under repurchase agreements was $101,426 and $73,382, respectively. These amounts include collateral for reverse repurchase agreements that were re-pledged as collateral for repurchase agreements.

As of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, the Company’s reverse repurchase agreements and repurchase agreements were predominantly collateralized securities in the following asset classes: Agency Specified Pools, Agency Hybrid Arms, and Fixed Rate Agency CMOs.

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Derivative Financial Instruments - Statement of Operations Information (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2012
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative financial instruments, net gain (loss) recognized	$ (190)	$ (30)
Not Designated as Hedging Instruments [Member] | TBAs [Member] | Revenues-net trading [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative financial instruments, net gain (loss) recognized	$ (190)	$ (30)

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Segment And Geographic Information - Total Revenues Summarized by Geographic Area (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2012
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Total Revenue	$ 14,026	$ 18,760
United States [Member]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Total Revenue	11,397	17,113
United Kingdom & Other [Member]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Total Revenue	2,356	1,647
Asia [Member]
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Total Revenue	$ 273

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Other Assets and Accounts Payable and Other Liabilities - Schedule of Other Assets (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012
Deferred Costs Capitalized Prepaid And Other Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Prepaid expenses	$ 3,184	$ 2,329
Security deposits	2,742	2,755
Miscellaneous other assets	15	24
Furniture, equipment and leasehold improvements, net	2,427	2,273
Intangible assets	710	332
Equity method affiliates	2,734	1,910	5,798
Other assets	$ 11,812	$ 9,623

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Derivative Financial Instruments - Balance Sheet Information (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Financial Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Unrealized Gain / (Loss)	$ 50	$ 22
Investments-trading [Member] | TBAs [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Financial Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Unrealized Gain / (Loss)	120	35
Trading securities sold, not yet purchased [Member] | TBAs [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Financial Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Unrealized Gain / (Loss)	$ (70)	$ (13)

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Fair Value Disclosures (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2013

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis

The following table presents information about the Company’s assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, and indicates the fair value hierarchy of the valuation techniques utilized by the Company to determine such fair value.

FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS ON A RECURRING BASIS

(Dollars in Thousands)

	March 31, 2013 Fair Value		Quoted Prices in Active Markets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Assets:
Investments-trading:
U.S. government agency MBS and CMOs	$	24,416	$	—	$	24,416	$	—
U.S. government agency debt securities		18,982		—		18,982		—
RMBS		1,622		—		1,622		—
CMBS		142		—		142		—
U.S. Treasury securities		10,494		10,494		—		—
Interests in securitizations (1)		326		—		67		259
SBA loans		8,803		—		8,803		—
Corporate bonds and redeemable preferred stock		55,944		7,341		48,603		—
Foreign government bonds		53		—		53		—
Municipal bonds		26,720		—		26,720		—
Exchange traded funds		6		6		—
Certificates of deposit		11,073		—		11,073		—
Equity securities		329		182		147		—
Other		4		4		—		—
Total investments-trading	$	158,914	$	18,027	$	140,628	$	259
Other investments, at fair value:
Equity Securities:
Other Investment Vehicles
EuroDekania (2)	$	2,394	$	—	$	—	$	2,394
Star Asia (3)		24,136		—		—		24,136
Tiptree (4)		2,834		—		—		2,834
		29,364		—		—		29,364
Investment Funds
Star Asia Special Situations Fund (3)		2,848		—		—		2,848
		2,848		—		—		2,848
Other		89		23		66		—
Total equity securities		32,301		23		66		32,212
Interests in securitizations (1)		82		—		—		82
Residential loans		255		—		255		—
Total other investments, at fair value	$	32,638	$	23	$	321	$	32,294
Liabilities:
Trading securities sold, not yet purchased:
U.S. government agency MBS	$	70	$	—	$	70	$	—
U.S. Treasury securities		23,011		23,011		—		—
Corporate bonds and redeemable preferred stock		35,874		37		35,837		—
Foreign government bonds		60		—		60		—
Municipal bonds		128		—		128		—
Exchange traded funds		103		103		—		—
Certificates of deposit		532		—		532		—
Total trading securities sold, not yet purchased	$	59,778	$	23,151	$	36,627	$	—

(1) Primarily comprised of CDOs, CLOs, and ABS.

(2) Hybrid Securities Fund—European.

(3) Real Estate Fund—Asian.

(4) Diversified Fund.

FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS ON A RECURRING BASIS

(Dollars in Thousands)

	December 31, 2012 Fair Value		Quoted Prices in Active Markets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Assets:
Investments-trading:
U.S. government agency MBS and CMOs	$	34,592	$	—	$	34,592	$	—
U.S. government agency debt securities		21,066		—		21,066		—
RMBS		583		—		583		—
CMBS		12		—		12		—
U.S. Treasury securities		147		147		—		—
Interests in securitizations (1)		352		—		57		295
SBA loans		15,705		—		15,705		—
Corporate bonds and redeemable preferred stock		56,022		5,643		50,379		—
Foreign government bonds		448		—		448		—
Municipal bonds		37,745		—		37,745		—
Certificates of deposit		8,934		—		8,934		—
Equity securities		533		395		138		—
Total investments-trading	$	176,139	$	6,185	$	169,659	$	295
Other investments, at fair value:
Equity Securities:
Other Investment Vehicles
EuroDekania (2)	$	2,054	$	—	$	—	$	2,054
Star Asia (3)		30,169		—		—		30,169
Tiptree (4)		2,834		—		—		2,834
		35,057		—		—		35,057
Investment Funds
Star Asia Special Situations Fund (3)		2,503		—		—		2,503
		2,503		—		—		2,503
Other		431		24		407		—
Total equity securities		37,991		24		407		37,560
Interests in securitizations (1)		77		—		—		77
Residential loans		255		—		255		—
Total other investments, at fair value	$	38,323	$	24	$	662	$	37,637
Liabilities:
Trading securities sold, not yet purchased:
U.S. government agency MBS	$	13	$	—	$	13	$	—
U.S. Treasury securities		19,722		19,722		—		—
Corporate bonds and redeemable preferred stock		21,976		152		21,824		—
Municipal bonds		128		—		128		—
Certificates of deposit		2,325		—		2,325		—
Equity securities		3		3		—		—
Total trading securities sold, not yet purchased	$	44,167	$	19,877	$	24,290	$	—

(1) Primarily comprised of CDOs, CLOs, and ABS.

(2) Hybrid Securities Fund—European.

(3) Real Estate Fund—Asian.

(4) Diversified Fund.

Schedule of Additional Information about Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on Recurring Basis Level 3 Inputs

The following table presents additional information about assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis and for which the Company has utilized level 3 inputs to determine fair value for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012.

LEVEL 3 INPUTS

Three Months Ended March 31, 2013

(Dollars in Thousands)

	January 1, 2013		Total gains and losses included in earnings								Purchases		Sales		March 31, 2013		Change in unrealized gains/(losses) for the period included in earnings (1)
			Net trading			Principal transactions and other income			Transfers out of Level 3
Assets:
Investments-trading:
Interests in securitizations (2)	$	295	$	(36	)	$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—	$	259	$	(36	)
Total investments-trading	$	295	$	(36	)	$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—	$	259	$	(36	)
Other investments, at fair value:
Equity Securities:
Other Investment Vehicles
EuroDekania (3)	$	2,054	$			$	340		$	—	$	—	$	—	$	2,394	$	340
Star Asia (4)		30,169		—			(6,033	)		—		—		—		24,136		(6,033	)
Tiptree (5)		2,834		—			—			—		—		—		2,834		—
		35,057		—			(5,693	)		—		—		—		29,364		(5,693	)
Investment Funds
Star Asia Special Situations Fund (4)		2,503		—			43			—		302		—		2,848		43
		2,503		—			43			—		302		—		2,848		43
Total equity securities		37,560		—			(5,650	)		—		302		—		32,212		(5,650	)
Interests in securitizations (2)		77		—			5			—		—		—		82		5
Total other investments, at fair value	$	37,637	$	—		$	(5,645	)	$	—	$	302	$	—	$	32,294	$	(5,645	)

(1) Represents the change in unrealized gains and losses for the period included in earnings for assets held at the end of the reporting period.

(2) Primarily comprised of CDOs, CLOs, and ABS.

(3) Hybrid Securities Funds—European.

(4) Real Estate Funds—Asian.

(5) Diversified Fund.

LEVEL 3 INPUTS

Three Months Ended March 31, 2012

(Dollars in Thousands)

	January 1, 2012		Total gains and losses included in earnings									Purchases		Sales			March 31, 2012		Change in unrealized gains/(losses) for the period included in earnings (1)
			Net trading			Principal transactions and other income			Transfers out of Level 3
Assets:
Investments-trading:
RMBS	$	4,932	$	17		$	—		$	—		$	171	$	(5,120	)	$	—	$	—
Interests in securitizations (2)		221		(37	)		—			—			2,225		—			2,409		(37	)
Equity securities		35		6			—			—			126		—			167		6
Total investments-trading	$	5,188	$	(14	)	$	—			—		$	2,522	$	(5,120	)	$	2,576	$	(31	)
Other investments, at fair value:
Equity Securities:
Other Investment Vehicles
EuroDekania (3)	$	2,370	$	—		$	(22	)	$	—		$	—	$	—		$	2,348	$	(22	)
Star Asia (4)		37,358		—			(5,240	)		—			—		—			32,118		(5,240	)
Tiptree (5)		2,533		—			117			—			—		—			2,650		117
		42,261		—			(5,145	)		—			—		—			37,116		(5,145	)
Other		132		—			(50	)		—			—		—			82		(50	)
Total equity securities		42,393		—			(5,195	)		—			—		—			37,198		(5,195	)
Interests in securitizations (2)		88		—			9			—			—		—			97		9
Residential loans		267		—			—			(267	)		—		—			—		—
Total other investments, at fair value	$	42,748	$	—		$	(5,186	)	$	(267	)	$	—	$	—		$	37,295	$	(5,186	)

(1) Represents the change in unrealized gains and losses for the period included in earnings for assets held at the end of the reporting period.

(2) Primarily comprised of CDOs, CLOs, and ABS.

(3) Hybrid Securities Funds—European.

(4) Real Estate Funds—Asian.

(5) Diversified Fund.

Quantitative Information about Level 3 Fair Value Measurements

The following table provides the quantitative information about level 3 fair value measurements as of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively:

QUANTITATIVE INFORMATION ABOUT LEVEL 3 FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

(Dollars in Thousands)

	Fair Value at March 31, 2013		Valuation Technique	Significant Unobservable Inputs	Weighted Average			Range of Significant Inputs
Assets:
Other investments, at fair value:
Equity Securities:
Star Asia	$	24,136	Adjusted NAV	Discount rate on debt		6.65	%		6.65	%

	Fair Value at December 31, 2012		Valuation Technique	Significant Unobservable Inputs	Weighted Average			Range of Significant Inputs
Assets:
Other investments, at fair value:
Equity Securities:
Star Asia	$	30,169	Adjusted NAV	Discount rate on debt		6.82	%		6.82	%

Schedule of Fair Value Measurements of Investments in Certain Entities that Calculate Net Asset Value Per Share

The following table presents additional information about investments in certain entities that calculate net asset value per share (regardless of whether the “practical expedient” provisions of FASB ASC 820 have been applied) which are measured at fair value on a recurring basis at March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012:

FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS OF INVESTMENTS IN CERTAIN ENTITIES

THAT CALCULATE NET ASSET VALUE PER SHARE (OR ITS EQUIVALENT)

	Fair Value at March 31, 2013 (dollars in thousands)		Unfunded Commitments		Redemption Frequency (if Currently Eligible)		Redemption Notice Period
Other Investment Vehicles:
EuroDekania (a)	$	2,394		N/A		N/A		N/A
Star Asia (b)		24,136		N/A		N/A		N/A
Tiptree (c)		2,834		N/A		N/A		N/A
		29,364
Investment Funds:
Star Asia Special Situations Fund (d)		2,848	$	—		N/A		N/A
		2,848
Total	$	32,212

	Fair Value at December 31, 2012 (dollars in thousands)		Unfunded Commitments		Redemption Frequency (if Currently Eligible)		Redemption Notice Period
Other Investment Vehicles:
EuroDekania (a)	$	2,054		N/A		N/A		N/A
Star Asia (b)		30,169		N/A		N/A		N/A
Tiptree (c)		2,834		N/A		N/A		N/A
		35,057
Investment Funds:
Star Asia Special Situations Funds (d)		2,503	$	321		N/A		N/A
		2,503
Total	$	37,560

N/A – Not applicable.

(a) EuroDekania’s investment strategy is to make investments in hybrid capital securities that have attributes of debt and equity, primarily in the form of subordinated debt issued by insurance companies, banks and bank holding companies based primarily in Western Europe; widely syndicated leveraged loans issued by European corporations; CMBS, including subordinated interests in first mortgage real estate loans; and RMBS and other ABS backed by consumer and commercial receivables. The majority of the assets are denominated in Euros and U.K. Pounds Sterling. The fair value of the investment in this category has been estimated using the net asset value per share of the investment in accordance with the “practical expedient” provisions of FASB ASC 820.

(b) Star Asia’s investment strategy is to make investments in Asian real estate structured finance investments, including CMBS, corporate debt of REITs and real estate operating companies, whole loans, mezzanine loans, and other commercial real estate fixed income investments. The fair value of the investment in this category has been estimated using an internal valuation model that uses a market approach. If the Company had used Star Asia’s unadjusted reported net asset value to determine its fair value, the carrying value of its investment in Star Asia would have been $34,375 as of March 31, 2013 and $39,998 as of December 31, 2012.

(c) The investment strategy of Tiptree is focused on investing in (a) specialty finance companies; (b) alternative asset management companies; and (c) diversified credit assets and related equity interests. Tiptree primarily seeks to acquire majority ownership interests in its investees. The fair value of the investment in this category has been estimated using the net asset value per share of the investment in accordance with the “practical expedient” provisions of FASB ASC 820. The Company uses the latest reported net asset value from Tiptree. From time to time, the net asset value may be in arrears. As of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, the Company owned approximately 1% of Tiptree.

(d) The Star Asia Special Situations Fund’s investment strategy is to make investments in real estate and securities backed by real estate in Japan. The Star Asia Special Situations Fund is a closed end fund that does not allow investor redemptions. It has an initial life of three years which can be extended under certain circumstances for up to two years. The fair value of the investment in this category has been estimated using the net asset value per share of the investment in accordance with the “practical expedient” provisions of FASB ASC 820. As of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, the Company had unfunded commitments of $0 and $321, respectively. See note 20. The Company’s unfunded commitment was denominated in Japanese Yen and fluctuated based on the foreign exchange spot rate used at any particular period. The two year commitment expires on December 31, 2014.

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Receivables from and Payables to Brokers, Dealers, and Clearing Agencies - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2012
Brokers And Dealers [Abstract]
Interest on margin payable	$ 297	$ 887

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Permanent Equity

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2013

Equity [Abstract]

Permanent Equity

14. PERMANENT EQUITY

Stockholders’ Equity

Common Equity: The following table reflects the activity for the three months ended March 31, 2013 related to the number of shares of unrestricted common stock that the Company had issued as of March 31, 2013:

	Common Stock Shares
Balance at December 31, 2012		10,794,725
Shares issued in connection with the redemption of Operating LLC units		186,339
Vesting of shares		503,948
Balance at March 31, 2013		11,485,012

In connection with the acquisition of JVB Holdings in January 2011, the Company issued 559,020 restricted units of the Operating LLC to certain of the former owners of JVB Holdings who remained employees of JVB Holdings. As of December 31, 2012, there were 372,681 restricted units outstanding. These units vest over a three year period (of which two of the three years have elapsed) and are treated as compensation for future service. In January 2013, 186,339 restricted units of the Operating LLC vested, and the holders of these vested Operating LLC membership units elected to redeem these units. The Company, at its discretion, issued 186,339 shares of IFMI common stock to the JVB Holdings sellers in exchange for these vested membership units. As of March 31, 2013, there were 186,342 restricted units outstanding.

Acquisition and Surrender of Additional Units of the Operating LLC, net: Effective January 1, 2011, IFMI and the Operating LLC entered into a Unit Issuance and Surrender Agreement (the “UIS Agreement”) which was approved by IFMI’s Board of Directors and the board of managers of the Operating LLC. In an effort to maintain a 1:1 ratio of IFMI’s common stock to the number of membership units IFMI holds in the Operating LLC, the UIS Agreement calls for the issuance of additional membership units of the Operating LLC to IFMI when IFMI issues its common stock to employees under existing equity compensation plans. In certain cases, the UIS Agreement calls for IFMI to surrender units to the Operating LLC when certain restricted shares are forfeited by the employee or repurchased.

During the three months ended March 31, 2013, IFMI received (net of surrenders) 524,553 units of the Operating LLC. The following table displays the amount of units received by IFMI pursuant to the UIS Agreement and as a result of the vesting and redemption of membership units of the Operating LLC by certain former owners of JVB Holdings for IFMI common stock as discussed above.

	Operating LLC Membership Units
Units related to UIS Agreement		338,214
Units received from certain former owners of JVB Holdings		186,339
Total		524,553

The Company recognized a net increase in additional paid in capital of $598 and a net increase in accumulated other comprehensive loss of $23 with an offsetting decrease in non-controlling interest of $575 in connection with the acquisition and surrender of additional units of the Operating LLC. The following schedule presents the effects of changes in IFMI’s ownership interest in the Operating LLC on the equity attributable to IFMI:

	March 31, 2013			March 31, 2012
Net income / (loss) attributable to IFMI	$	(4,500	)	$	(3,859	)
Transfers (to) from the non-controlling interest:
Increase in IFMI’s paid in capital for the acquisition / (surrender) of additional units of consolidated subsidiary, net		598			664
Changes from net income / (loss) attributable to IFMI and transfers (to) from non-controlling interest	$	(3,902	)	$	(3,195	)

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Supplemental Cash Flow Disclosure

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2013

Supplemental Cash Flow Elements [Abstract]

Supplemental Cash Flow Disclosure

19. SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW DISCLOSURE

Interest paid by the Company on its debt was $543 and $914 for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

The Company paid income taxes of $94 and $6 for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. The Company received no income tax refund for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

For the three months ended March 31, 2013, the Company had the following significant non-cash transactions that are not reflected on the statement of cash flows:

• The Company acquired additional units of the Operating LLC pursuant to the UIS Agreement and in connection with the redemption of vested Operating LLC units by IFMI. The Company recognized a net increase in additional paid-in capital of $598, a net increase of $23 in accumulated other comprehensive loss, and a decrease of $575 in non-controlling interest. See note 14.

• In connection with the Star Asia Manager Repurchase Transaction, the Company reclassified $705 from investment in equity method affiliates and re-allocated it to certain balance sheet accounts to reflect Star Asia Manager becoming a consolidated subsidiary of the Company. See note 4.

For the three months ended March 31, 2012, the Company had the following significant non-cash transactions that are not reflected on the statement of cash flows:

• The Company recognized a net increase in additional paid-in capital of $664, a net increase of $22 in accumulated other comprehensive loss, and a decrease of $642 in non-controlling interest as a result of additional units of the Operating LLC issued to IFMI as a result of the UIS agreement and redemption of vested Operating LLC units by IFMI.

• The Company reclassified $5,886 from redeemable non-controlling interest to mandatorily redeemable equity interests in its consolidated balance sheets due to partnership withdrawals from PrinceRidge.

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Acquisition - Summary of Pro Forma Consolidated Information (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2012
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Revenue	$ 14,606	$ 19,757
Earnings (loss) attributable to IFMI	$ (4,396)	$ (3,679)

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Segment and Geographic Information (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2013

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

Financial Information for the Company's Segments

The following tables present the financial information for the Company’s segments for the periods indicated.

As of and for the three months ended March 31, 2013	Capital Markets			Asset Management			Principal Investing			Segment Total			Unallocated (1)			Total
Summary statement of operations
Net trading	$	13,059		$	—		$	—		$	13,059		$	—		$	13,059
Asset management		—			4,762			—			4,762			—			4,762
New issue and advisory		995			—			—			995			—			995
Principal transactions and other income		55			510			(5,355	)		(4,790	)		—			(4,790	)
Total revenues		14,109			5,272			(5,355	)		14,026			—			14,026
Total operating expenses		14,513			2,933			79			17,525			3,573			21,098
Operating income / (loss)		(404	)		2,339			(5,434	)		(3,499	)		(3,573	)		(7,072	)
Income / (loss) from equity method affiliates		—			211			1,308			1,519			—			1,519
Other non operating income / (expense)		(55	)		(3	)		—			(58	)		(971	)		(1,029	)
Income / (loss) before income taxes		(459	)		2,547			(4,126	)		(2,038	)		(4,544	)		(6,582	)
Income tax expense / (benefit)		(24	)		—			—			(24	)		36			12
Net income / (loss)		(435	)		2,547			(4,126	)		(2,014	)		(4,580	)		(6,594	)
Less: Net income / (loss) attributable to the non-controlling interest		(3	)		—			—			(3	)		(2,091	)		(2,094	)
Net income / (loss) attributable to IFMI	$	(432	)	$	2,547		$	(4,126	)	$	(2,011	)	$	(2,489	)	$	(4,500	)
Other statement of operations data:
Depreciation and amortization (included in total operating expense)	$	197		$	38		$	—		$	235		$	75		$	310
Balance sheet data:
Total assets (2) (3)	$	283,425		$	7,729		$	35,366		$	326,520		$	9,666		$	336,186
Investment in equity method affiliates (included in total assets)	$	—		$	9		$	2,725		$	2,734		$	—		$	2,734

As of and for the three months ended March 31, 2012	Capital Markets			Asset Management		Principal Investing			Segment Total			Unallocated (1)			Total
Summary statement of operations
Net trading	$	17,691		$	—	$	—		$	17,691		$	—		$	17,691
Asset management		—			4,937		—			4,937			—			4,937
New issue and advisory		1,077			—		—			1,077			—			1,077
Principal transactions and other income		(27	)		160		(5,078	)		(4,945	)		—			(4,945	)
Total revenues		18,741			5,097		(5,078	)		18,760			—			18,760
Total operating expenses		18,870			1,080		81			20,031			3,932			23,963
Operating income / (loss)		(129	)		4,017		(5,159	)		(1,271	)		(3,932	)		(5,203	)
Income / (loss) from equity method affiliates		—			341		175			516			—			516
Other non operating income / (expense)		65			—		—			65			(1,277	)		(1,212	)
Income / (loss) before income taxes		(64	)		4,358		(4,984	)		(690	)		(5,209	)		(5,899	)
Income tax expense / (benefit)		—			—		—			—			(9	)		(9	)
Net income / (loss)		(64	)		4,358		(4,984	)		(690	)		(5,200	)		(5,890	)
Less: Net income / (loss) attributable to the non-controlling interest		(129	)		—		—			(129	)		(1,902	)		(2,031	)
Net income / (loss) attributable to IFMI	$	65		$	4,358	$	(4,984	)	$	(561	)	$	(3,298	)	$	(3,859	)
Other statement of operations data:
Depreciation and amortization (included in total operating expense)	$	229		$	4	$	—		$	233		$	158		$	391
Balance sheet data:
Total assets (2) (3)	$	427,004		$	7,012	$	42,667		$	476,683		$	13,395		$	490,078
Investment in equity method affiliates (included in total assets)	$	—		$	697	$	5,101		$	5,798		$	—		$	5,798

(1) Unallocated includes certain expenses incurred by indirect overhead and support departments (such as the executive, finance, legal, information technology, human resources, risk, compliance, and other similar overhead and support departments). Some of the items not allocated include: (1) operating expenses (such as cash compensation and benefits, equity-based compensation expense, professional fees, travel and entertainment, consulting fees, and rent) related to support departments excluding certain departments that directly support the Capital Markets business segment; (2) interest expense on corporate debt; and (3) income taxes. Management does not consider these items necessary for an understanding of the operating results of these business segments and such amounts are excluded in business segment reporting to the Chief Operating Decision Maker.

(2) Unallocated assets primarily include (1) amounts due from related parties; (2) furniture and equipment, net; and (3) other assets that are not considered necessary for an understanding of business segment assets and such amounts are excluded in business segment reporting to the Chief Operating Decision Maker.

(3) Goodwill and intangible assets as of March 31, 2013 and 2012 are allocated to the Capital Markets and Asset Management business segments as indicated in the table listed below.

As of March 31, 2013:

	Capital Markets		Asset Management			Principal Investing		Segment Total		Unallocated		Total
Goodwill	$	7,937	$	3,176		$	—	$	11,113	$	—	$	11,113
Intangible assets (included in other assets)	$	332	$	378	(1)	$	—	$	710	$	—	$	710

(1) See note 4 for a discussion about the intangible asset related to the acquisition of 100% control of Star Asia Manager.

As of March 31, 2012:

	Capital Markets		Asset Management		Principal Investing		Segment Total		Unallocated		Total
Goodwill	$	8,030	$	3,176	$	—	$	11,206		—	$	11,206
Intangible assets (included in other assets)	$	538	$	—	$	—	$	538		—	$	538

Total Revenues Summarized by Geographic Area

The Company conducts its business activities through offices in the following locations: (1) United States; (2) United Kingdom and other; and (3) Asia. Total revenues by geographic area are summarized as follows:

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION

(Dollars in Thousands)

	Three months ended March 31,
	2013		2012
Total Revenues:
United States	$	11,397	$	17,113
United Kingdom & Other		2,356		1,647
Asia		273		—
Total	$	14,026	$	18,760

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME / (LOSS) (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2012
Income Statement [Abstract]
Foreign currency translation adjustments, tax	$ 0	$ 0
Other comprehensive income / (loss), tax	$ 0	$ 0

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Related Party Transactions - Schedule of Related Party Transactions (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2012
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Net trading	$ 13,059	$ 17,691
Income / (loss) from equity method affiliates	1,519	516
Related Party Transactions [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Management fee revenue	277	203
Net trading	26	35
Principal transactions and other income, Dividend income and other		94
Principal transactions and other income, Gain/ (Loss)	(5,650)	(5,262)
Income / (loss) from equity method affiliates	1,519	516
Related Party Transactions [Member] | TBBK [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Net trading	26	35
Principal transactions and other income, Dividend income and other
Related Party Transactions [Member] | Star Asia [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Management fee revenue	277
Principal transactions and other income, Dividend income and other
Principal transactions and other income, Gain/ (Loss)	(6,033)	(5,240)
Related Party Transactions [Member] | Star Asia Manager [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Principal transactions and other income, Dividend income and other
Income / (loss) from equity method affiliates	158	274
Related Party Transactions [Member] | Star Asia SPV [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Principal transactions and other income, Dividend income and other
Income / (loss) from equity method affiliates	1,314	479
Related Party Transactions [Member] | Star Asia Opportunity [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Principal transactions and other income, Dividend income and other
Income / (loss) from equity method affiliates	(6)	(304)
Related Party Transactions [Member] | Star Asia Capital Management [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Principal transactions and other income, Dividend income and other
Income / (loss) from equity method affiliates	34	66
Related Party Transactions [Member] | Star Asia Special Situations Fund [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Principal transactions and other income, Dividend income and other
Principal transactions and other income, Gain/ (Loss)	43
Related Party Transactions [Member] | SAA Manager [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Principal transactions and other income, Dividend income and other
Income / (loss) from equity method affiliates	23
Related Party Transactions [Member] | EuroDekania [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Management fee revenue		139
Principal transactions and other income, Dividend income and other		94
Principal transactions and other income, Gain/ (Loss)	340	(22)
Related Party Transactions [Member] | Deep Value GPs [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Principal transactions and other income, Dividend income and other
Income / (loss) from equity method affiliates	(4)	1
Related Party Transactions [Member] | CBF [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Management fee revenue		$ 64

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2013

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

3. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

A. Adoption of New Accounting Standards

In December 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2011-11, Balance Sheet (Topic 210): Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities (“ASU 2011-11”), which requires companies to disclose information about offsetting and related arrangements to enable users of financial statements to understand the effect of those arrangements on a company’s financial position. The amendments require enhanced disclosures by requiring improved information about financial statements and derivative instruments that are either (1) offset in accordance with current literature, or (2) subject to an enforceable master netting arrangement or similar agreement, irrespective of whether they are offset in accordance with current literature. ASU 2011-11 is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning on or after January 1, 2013, and interim periods within those annual periods. In January 2013, the FASB issued ASU No. 2013-01, Balance Sheet (Topic 210): Clarifying the Scope of Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities (“ASU 2013-01”), which clarifies that the scope of the intended disclosures required by ASU 2011-11 applies to derivatives accounted for in accordance with Topic 815, Derivatives and Hedging, including bifurcated embedded derivatives, repurchase agreements and reverse repurchase agreements, and securities borrowing and securities lending transactions that are either offset in accordance with Section 210-20-45 or Section 815-10-45 or subject to an enforceable master netting arrangement or similar agreement. ASU 2013-01 is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning on or after January 1, 2013. An entity is required to provide the disclosures retrospectively for all comparative periods presented. The Company’s adoption of the provisions of ASU 2011-11 and ASU 2013-01 effective January 1, 2013 did not have an effect on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations, or cash flows since the repurchase agreements, receivables under resale agreements and derivatives that it holds are not subject to an enforceable master netting arrangement or similar agreement.

In July 2012, the FASB issued ASU No. 2012-02, Intangibles — Goodwill and Other (Topic 350): Testing Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets for Impairment (“ASU 2012-02”), which provides an option for companies to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether the existence of events and circumstances indicates that it is more likely than not that the indefinite-lived intangible asset is impaired. If a company concludes that it is not more likely than not that the indefinite-lived intangible asset is impaired, then the company is not required to take further action. However, if a company concludes otherwise, then it is required to determine the fair value of the indefinite-lived intangible asset and perform the quantitative impairment test by comparing the fair value with the carrying amount in accordance with Subtopic 350-30. A company also has the option to bypass the qualitative assessment for any indefinite-lived intangible asset in any period and proceed directly to performing the quantitative assessment in any subsequent period. The Company’s adoption of the provisions of ASU 2012-02 effective January 1, 2013 did not have an effect on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.

In February 2013, the FASB issued ASU No. 2013-02, Comprehensive Income (Topic 220): Reporting Amounts Reclassified Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (“ASU 2013-02”), which includes amendments that require an entity to provide information about the amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income by component. The amendments do not change the current requirements for reporting net income or other comprehensive income in financial statements. In addition, an entity is required to present, either on the face of the statement where net income is presented or in the notes, significant amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income by the respective line items of net income but only if the amount reclassified is required under U.S. GAAP to be reclassified to net income in its entirety in the same reporting period. For other amounts that are not required under U.S. GAAP to be reclassified in their entirety to net income, an entity is required to cross-reference to other disclosures required under U.S. GAAP that provide additional detail about those amounts. For public entities, the amendments are effective prospectively for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2012. Early adoption was permitted. Since ASU 2013-02 only impacts disclosures, the Company’s adoption of the provisions of ASU 2013-02 effective January 1, 2013 did not have an effect on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.

B. Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The following methods and assumptions were used by the Company in estimating the fair value of its financial instruments. These determinations were based on available market information and appropriate valuation methodologies. Considerable judgment is required to interpret market data to develop the estimates and, therefore, these estimates may not necessarily be indicative of the amount the Company could realize in a current market exchange. The use of different market assumptions and/or estimation methodologies may have a material effect on the estimated fair value amounts. Refer to note 7 for a discussion of the fair value hierarchy with respect to investments-trading, other investments, at fair value and the derivatives held by the Company.

Cash and cash equivalents: Cash is carried at historical cost, which is assumed to approximate fair value. The estimated fair value measurement of cash and cash equivalents is classified within level 1 of the valuation hierarchy.

Investments-trading: These amounts are carried at fair value. The fair value is based on either quoted market prices of an active exchange, independent broker market quotations, market price quotations from third party pricing services, or valuation models when quotations are not available. See note 7 for disclosures about the categorization of the fair value measurements of investments-trading within the three level fair value hierarchy.

Other investments, at fair value: These amounts are carried at fair value. The fair value is based on quoted market prices of an active exchange, independent broker market quotations, or valuation models when quotations are not available. In the case of investments in alternative investment funds, fair value is generally based on the reported net asset value of the underlying fund. See note 7 for disclosures concerning the categorization of the fair value measurements of other investments, at fair value within the three level fair value hierarchy.

Receivables under resale agreements: Receivables under resale agreements are carried at their contracted resale price, have short-term maturities, and are repriced frequently or bear market interest rates and, accordingly, these contracts are at amounts that approximate fair value. The estimated fair value measurements of receivables under resale agreements are based on observations of actual market activity and are generally classified within level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.

Trading securities sold, not yet purchased: These amounts are carried at fair value. The fair value is based on quoted market prices of an active exchange, independent market quotations, market price quotations from third party pricing services, or valuation models when quotations are not available. See note 7 for disclosures concerning the categorization of the fair value measurements of trading securities sold, not yet purchased within the three level fair value hierarchy.

Securities sold under agreement to repurchase: The liabilities for securities sold under agreement to repurchase are carried at their contracted repurchase price, have short-term maturities, and are repriced frequently with amounts normally due in one month or less and, accordingly, these contracts are at amounts that approximate fair value. The estimated fair value measurements of securities sold under agreement to repurchase are based on observations of actual market activity and are generally classified within level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.

Debt: These amounts are carried at outstanding principal less unamortized discount. However, a substantial portion of the debt was assumed in the Merger and recorded at fair value as of that date. As of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, the fair value of the Company’s debt was estimated to be $35.3 million and $34.6 million, respectively. The estimated fair value measurements of the debt are generally based on discounted cash flow models prepared by the Company’s management primarily using discount rates for similar instruments issued to companies with similar credit risks to the Company and are generally classified within level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.

Derivatives: These amounts are carried at fair value. Derivatives may be included as a component of investments-trading; trading securities sold, not yet purchased; and other investments, at fair value. See notes 7 and 8. The fair value is generally based on quoted market prices on an exchange that is deemed to be active for derivative instruments such as foreign currency forward contracts and EuroDollar futures. For derivative instruments, such as TBAs, the fair value is generally based on market price quotations from third party pricing services. See note 7 for disclosures concerning the categorization of the fair value measurements within the three level fair value hierarchy.

C. Recent Accounting Developments

In February 2013, the FASB issued ASU No. 2013-04, Liabilities (Topic 405): Obligations Resulting from Joint and Several Liability Arrangements for Which the Total Amount of the Obligation Is Fixed at the Reporting Date, which requires an entity to measure obligations resulting from joint and several liability arrangements for which the total amount of the obligation within the scope of the guidance is fixed at the reporting date, as the sum of the following: (a) the amount the reporting entity agreed to pay on the basis of its arrangement among its co-obligors; and (b) any additional amount the reporting entity expects to pay on behalf of its co-obligors. Examples of obligations within the scope of this ASU include debt arrangements, other contractual obligations, and settled litigation and judicial rulings. The guidance in this ASU also requires an entity to disclose the nature and amount of the obligation as well as other information about those obligations. The amendments in this ASU are effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2013. The amendments in this ASU should be applied retrospectively to all prior periods presented for those obligations resulting from joint and several liability arrangements within the ASU’s scope that exist at the beginning of the entity’s fiscal year of adoption. An entity may elect to use hindsight for the comparative periods presented in the initial year of adoption (if it changed its accounting as a result of adopting the guidance) and shall disclose that fact. The use of hindsight would allow an entity to recognize, measure, and disclose obligations resulting from joint and several liability arrangements within the scope of this ASU in comparative periods using information available at adoption rather than requiring an entity to make judgments about what information it had in each of the prior periods to measure the obligation. Early adoption is permitted. The Company will adopt the provisions of ASU 2013-04 effective January 1, 2014 and is currently evaluating the effect of the adoption on the Company’s consolidated financial position and results of operations.

In March 2013, the FASB issued ASU No. 2013-05, Foreign Currency Matters (Topic 830): Parent’s Accounting for the Cumulative Translation Adjustment upon Derecognition of Certain Subsidiaries or Groups of Assets within a Foreign Entity or of an Investment in a Foreign Entity, which addresses the accounting for the cumulative translation adjustment when a parent either sells a part or all of its investment in a foreign entity or no longer holds a controlling financial interest in a subsidiary or group of assets that is a nonprofit activity or a business within a foreign entity. When a reporting entity (parent) ceases to have a controlling financial interest in a subsidiary or group of assets that is a nonprofit activity or a business (other than a sale of in substance real estate or conveyance of oil and gas mineral rights) within a foreign entity, the parent is required to apply the guidance in Subtopic 830-30 to release any related cumulative translation adjustment into net income. Accordingly, the cumulative translation adjustment should be released into net income only if the sale or transfer results in the complete or substantially complete liquidation of the foreign entity in which the subsidiary or group of assets had resided. For an equity method investment that is a foreign entity, the partial sale guidance in Section 830-30-40 still applies, specifically, a pro rata portion of the cumulative translation adjustment should be released into net income upon a partial sale of such an equity method investment. However, this treatment does not apply to an equity method investment that is not a foreign entity. In those instances, the cumulative translation adjustment is released into net income only if the partial sale represents a complete or substantially complete liquidation of the foreign entity that contains the equity method investment. Additionally, the amendments in this ASU clarify that the sale of an investment in a foreign entity includes both (1) events that result in the loss of a controlling financial interest in a foreign entity (that is, irrespective of any retained investment) and (2) events that result in an acquirer obtaining control of an acquiree in which it held an equity interest immediately before the acquisition date (sometimes referred to as a step acquisition). Accordingly, the cumulative translation adjustment should be released into net income upon the occurrence of those events. For public entities, the ASU is effective prospectively for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2013. Early adoption is permitted. The Company will adopt the provisions of ASU 2013-05 effective January 1, 2014, and the Company does not expect that the adoption of the provisions will have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements or financial statement disclosures.

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Fair Value Disclosures - Schedule of Additional Information about Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on Recurring Basis Level 3 Inputs (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2012
Investments-trading [Member]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Level 3 inputs, Beginning balance	$ 295	$ 5,188
Net trading	(36)	(14)
Transfers out of Level 3
Purchases		2,522
Sales		(5,120)
Level 3 inputs, Ending balance	259	2,576
Change in unrealized gains/(losses) for the period included in earnings	(36)	(31)
Investments-trading [Member] | RMBS [Member]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Level 3 inputs, Beginning balance		4,932
Net trading		17
Purchases		171
Sales		(5,120)
Investments-trading [Member] | Interests in securitizations [Member]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Level 3 inputs, Beginning balance	295	221
Net trading	(36)	(37)
Transfers out of Level 3
Purchases		2,225
Sales
Level 3 inputs, Ending balance	259	2,409
Change in unrealized gains/(losses) for the period included in earnings	(36)	(37)
Investments-trading [Member] | Equity securities [Member]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Level 3 inputs, Beginning balance		35
Net trading		6
Purchases		126
Level 3 inputs, Ending balance		167
Change in unrealized gains/(losses) for the period included in earnings		6
Other investments, at fair value [Member]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Level 3 inputs, Beginning balance	37,637	42,748
Principal transactions and other income	(5,645)	(5,186)
Transfers out of Level 3		(267)
Purchases	302
Sales
Level 3 inputs, Ending balance	32,294	37,295
Change in unrealized gains/(losses) for the period included in earnings	(5,645)	(5,186)
Other investments, at fair value [Member] | Interests in securitizations [Member]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Level 3 inputs, Beginning balance	77	88
Principal transactions and other income	5	9
Transfers out of Level 3
Sales
Level 3 inputs, Ending balance	82	97
Change in unrealized gains/(losses) for the period included in earnings	5	9
Other investments, at fair value [Member] | Equity securities [Member]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Level 3 inputs, Beginning balance	37,560	42,393
Principal transactions and other income	(5,650)	(5,195)
Transfers out of Level 3
Purchases	302
Sales
Level 3 inputs, Ending balance	32,212	37,198
Change in unrealized gains/(losses) for the period included in earnings	(5,650)	(5,195)
Other investments, at fair value [Member] | Equity securities [Member] | Other [Member]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Level 3 inputs, Beginning balance		132
Principal transactions and other income		(50)
Level 3 inputs, Ending balance		82
Change in unrealized gains/(losses) for the period included in earnings		(50)
Other investments, at fair value [Member] | Equity securities [Member] | Other Investment Vehicles [Member]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Level 3 inputs, Beginning balance	35,057	42,261
Principal transactions and other income	(5,693)	(5,145)
Transfers out of Level 3
Sales
Level 3 inputs, Ending balance	29,364	37,116
Change in unrealized gains/(losses) for the period included in earnings	(5,693)	(5,145)
Other investments, at fair value [Member] | Equity securities [Member] | Other Investment Vehicles [Member] | EuroDekania [Member]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Level 3 inputs, Beginning balance	2,054	2,370
Principal transactions and other income	340	(22)
Transfers out of Level 3
Sales
Level 3 inputs, Ending balance	2,394	2,348
Change in unrealized gains/(losses) for the period included in earnings	340	(22)
Other investments, at fair value [Member] | Equity securities [Member] | Other Investment Vehicles [Member] | Star Asia [Member]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Level 3 inputs, Beginning balance	30,169	37,358
Principal transactions and other income	(6,033)	(5,240)
Transfers out of Level 3
Sales
Level 3 inputs, Ending balance	24,136	32,118
Change in unrealized gains/(losses) for the period included in earnings	(6,033)	(5,240)
Other investments, at fair value [Member] | Equity securities [Member] | Other Investment Vehicles [Member] | Tiptree [Member]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Level 3 inputs, Beginning balance	2,834	2,533
Principal transactions and other income		117
Transfers out of Level 3
Sales
Level 3 inputs, Ending balance	2,834	2,650
Change in unrealized gains/(losses) for the period included in earnings		117
Other investments, at fair value [Member] | Equity securities [Member] | Investment Funds [Member]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Level 3 inputs, Beginning balance	2,503
Principal transactions and other income	43
Transfers out of Level 3
Purchases	302
Sales
Level 3 inputs, Ending balance	2,848
Change in unrealized gains/(losses) for the period included in earnings	43
Other investments, at fair value [Member] | Equity securities [Member] | Investment Funds [Member] | Star Asia Special Situations Fund [Member]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Level 3 inputs, Beginning balance	2,503
Principal transactions and other income	43
Transfers out of Level 3
Purchases	302
Sales
Level 3 inputs, Ending balance	2,848
Change in unrealized gains/(losses) for the period included in earnings	43
Other investments, at fair value [Member] | Residential loans [Member]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Level 3 inputs, Beginning balance		267
Transfers out of Level 3		$ (267)

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Commitments and Contingencies - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified			3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Mar. 31, 2013 Alesco XIV Guarantee [Member]
Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items]
Guarantee liability	$ 1,084	$ 1,084	$ 1,084
Maximum potential loss on guarantee			8,750
Potential liability, assuming the restricted stock or restricted units to vest	$ 105

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Investments in Equity Method Affiliates - Schedule of Investment in Equity Method Affiliates (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended					3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2012	Mar. 31, 2013 Star Asia Manager [Member]	Mar. 31, 2013 Deep Value GP [Member]	Dec. 31, 2012 Deep Value GP [Member]	Mar. 31, 2013 Deep Value GP II [Member]	Mar. 31, 2013 Star Asia SPV [Member]	Mar. 31, 2013 Star Asia Opportunity [Member]	Mar. 31, 2013 Star Asia Capital Management [Member]	Mar. 31, 2013 SAA Manager [Member]
Schedule Of Investments In Equity Method Affiliates [Line Items]
Beginning Balance	$ 1,910		$ 547	$ 7	$ 7	$ 39	$ 1,395	$ 22	$ (92)	$ (8)
Investments / advances	10									10
Acquisition	(705)		(705)
Earnings / (loss) realized	1,519	516	158			(4)	1,314	(6)	34	23
Ending Balance	$ 2,734			$ 7	$ 7	$ 35	$ 2,709	$ 16	$ (58)	$ 25

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Related Party Transactions

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2013

Related Party Transactions [Abstract]

Related Party Transactions

20. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

The Company has identified the following related party transactions for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012. The transactions are listed by related party and, unless otherwise noted in the text of the description, the amounts are disclosed in the tables at the end of this section.

A. Transactions between Star Asia Manager and the Company

Star Asia Manager serves as external manager of Star Asia and Star Asia SPV (see D-1 and D-4 listed below) and the Company owned 50% of Star Asia Manager prior to March 1, 2013. Following the Star Asia Manager Repurchase Transaction, the Company acquired 100% control of Star Asia Manager and included Star Asia Manager in its consolidated financial statements. See note 4 for a description of the Star Asia Manager Repurchase Transaction. Prior to March 1, 2013, Star Asia Manager had been identified as a related party because it was an equity method investee of the Company. The Company had recognized its share of the income or loss of Star Asia Manager as income or loss from equity method affiliates in the consolidated statements of operations during the pre-acquisition period. Income or loss recognized under the equity method is disclosed in the table at the end of this section.

B. Cohen Bros. Financial, LLC (“CBF”)

CBF has been identified as a related party because (i) CBF is a non-controlling interest of the Company and (ii) CBF is wholly owned by the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Company.

Beginning in October 2008, the Company began receiving a monthly advisory fee for consulting services provided by the Company to CBF. The Company stopped providing these services and stopped receiving this fee as of March 31, 2012. The fee was recognized as a component of asset management revenue in the consolidated statements of operations. This fee is disclosed as management fee revenue in the tables at the end of this section.

C. The Bancorp, Inc.

The Bancorp, Inc. (“TBBK”) is identified as a related party because TBBK’s Chairman is the Company Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.

TBBK maintained deposits for the Company in the amount of $72 and $36 as of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively. These amounts are not disclosed in the tables at the end of this section.

As part of the Company’s broker-dealer operations, the Company from time to time purchases securities from third parties and sells those securities to TBBK. The Company may purchase securities from TBBK and ultimately sell those securities to third parties. In either of the cases listed above, the Company includes the trading revenue earned (i.e. the gain or loss realized, or commission earned) by the Company for the entire transaction in the amounts disclosed as part of net trading in the table at the end of this section.

As of March 31, 2013, the Company had a repurchase agreement in the amount of $12,437 with TBBK as its counterparty. This is included as a component of securities sold under agreement to repurchase in the consolidated balance sheet.

D. Investment Vehicles and Other

The following are identified as related parties. Amounts with respect to the transactions identified below are summarized in a table at the end of this section.

1. Star Asia invests primarily in Asian commercial real estate structured finance products, including CMBS, corporate debt of REITs and real estate operating companies, B notes, mezzanine loans and other commercial real estate fixed income investments. As of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, the Company directly owned approximately 28% of Star Asia’s outstanding shares. Star Asia has been identified as a related party because in the absence of the fair value option of FASB ASC 825, Star Asia would be treated as an equity method affiliate, and because the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Company is a member of Star Asia’s board of directors. The Company has an investment in Star Asia. The Company, through Star Asia Manager, has an asset management contract with Star Asia. Dividends received from the Company’s investment in Star Asia are disclosed as part of dividend income in the tables at the end of this section. Gains or losses recognized from its investment are disclosed as part of gain / (loss) in the tables at the end of this section. Amounts earned from the management contract are disclosed as part of management fee revenue in the tables at the end of this section.

2. EuroDekania invests primarily in hybrid capital securities of European bank and insurance companies, CMBS, RMBS and widely syndicated leverage loans. EuroDekania’s investments are denominated in Euros or British Pounds Sterling. As of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, the Company directly owned approximately 10% of EuroDekania’s outstanding shares. EuroDekania has been identified as a related party because the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Company is a member of EuroDekania’s board of directors. The Company has a management contract with and an investment in EuroDekania. Dividends received from that investment are disclosed as part of dividend income in the tables at the end of this section. Gains or losses recognized from its investment are disclosed as part of the gain / (loss) in the tables at the end of this section. Amounts earned from its management contract are disclosed as part of management fee revenue in the tables at the end of this section.

3. The Deep Value GP and Deep Value GP II served as the general partners for the Deep Value funds. The Deep Value GP and the Deep Value GP II are collectively referred to as the “Deep Value GPs.” The Company owns 50% of the Deep Value GP and 40% of the Deep Value GP II. The Deep Value GP and the Deep Value GP II have been identified as related parties because the Deep Value GPs are equity method affiliates of the Company. Income or loss recognized under the equity method is disclosed in the table at the end of this section.

4. Star Asia SPV is a Delaware limited liability company formed in 2010. It was formed to create a pool of assets that would provide collateral to investors who participated in Star Asia’s 2010 rights offering. The investors in Star Asia’s rights offering also received equity interests in Star Asia SPV. Star Asia SPV purchased certain assets from Star Asia and the equity interest holders of Star Asia SPV receive investment returns on the assets held in the Star Asia SPV up to an agreed upon maximum. Returns above that agreed upon maximum are remitted back to Star Asia. The Company directly owned approximately 31% of Star Asia SPV’s outstanding shares as of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012. Star Asia SPV has been identified as a related party because it is an equity method investee of the Company. Income or loss recognized under the equity method is disclosed in the table at the end of this section.

5. Duart Capital is a Delaware limited liability company formed in 2010. The Company directly owned 20% of Duart Capital’s outstanding equity interests as of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012. Duart Capital has been identified as a related party because it is an equity method investee of the Company. Duart Capital also serves as the investment manager of the Duart Fund, which is a specialized deep value, public equity securities fund. The Company did not elect the fair value option for its investment in Duart Capital. The Company did not recognize any income or loss under the equity method for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012.

6. Star Asia Opportunity is a Delaware limited liability company formed in July 2011 to partially finance the acquisition of seven real estate properties in Japan. As of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, the Company directly owned approximately 28% of Star Asia Opportunity’s outstanding equity interests. Star Asia Opportunity has been identified as a related party because it is an equity method investee of the Company. The Company recognizes its share of the income or loss of Star Asia Opportunity as income or loss from equity method affiliates in the consolidated statements of operations. Income or loss recognized under the equity method is disclosed in the table at the end of this section.

7. Star Asia Capital Management serves as the external manager of Star Asia Opportunity (see D-6 listed above) and the Company owned 33% of Star Asia Capital Management as of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012. Star Asia Capital Management has been identified as a related party because it is an equity method investee of the Company. The Company recognizes its share of the income or loss of Star Asia Capital Management as income or loss from equity method affiliates in the consolidated statements of operations. Income or loss recognized under the equity method is disclosed in the table at the end of this section.

8. The Star Asia Special Situations Fund is a closed-end investment fund that primarily invests in real estate and securities backed by real estate in Japan and does not offer investor redemptions. As of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, the Company owned approximately 6% of the Star Asia Special Situations Fund. The Star Asia Special Situations Fund has been identified as a related party because in the absence of the fair value option of FASB ASC 825, the Company’s investment in the Star Asia Special Situations Fund would be treated as an equity method affiliate of the Company. Dividends received from that investment are disclosed as part of dividend income in the tables at the end of this section. Gains and losses recognized from its investment are disclosed as part of gain / (loss) in the tables at the end of this section.

9. SAA Manager serves as the external manager of the Star Asia Special Situations Fund and the Company owned 33% of SAA Manager as of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012. SAA Manager has been identified as a related party because it is an equity method investee of the Company. The Company did not elect the fair value option for its investment in SAA Manager. Income or loss recognized under the equity method is disclosed in the table at the end of this section.

10. SAP GP serves as the general partner for the Star Asia Special Situations Fund and the Company owned 33% of SAP GP as of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012. SAP GP has been identified as a related party because it is an equity method investee of the Company. The Company did not elect the fair value option for its investment in SAP GP. Income or loss recognized under the equity method is disclosed in the table at the end of this section. Since its inception during the fourth quarter of 2012 and for the three months ended March 31, 2013, the Company had not made an investment or recognized any income or loss under the equity method.

The following tables display the routine intercompany transactions recognized in the statements of operations from the identified related parties during the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively, which are described above.

RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

Three months ended March 31, 2013

(Dollars in Thousands)

					Principal transactions and other income					Income /(loss) from equity method affiliates
	Management fee revenue		Net trading		Dividend income and other		Gain/ (Loss)
TBBK	$	—	$	26	$	—	$	—		$	—
Star Asia		277		—		—		(6,033	)		—
Star Asia Manager		—		—		—		—			158
Star Asia SPV		—		—		—		—			1,314
Star Asia Opportunity		—		—		—		—			(6	)
Star Asia Capital Management		—		—		—		—			34
Star Asia Special Situations Fund		—		—		—		43			—
SAA Manager		—		—		—		—			23
EuroDekania		—		—		—		340			—
Deep Value GPs		—		—		—		—			(4	)
Total	$	277	$	26	$	—	$	(5,650	)	$	1,519

RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

Three months ended March 31, 2012

(Dollars in Thousands)

					Principal transactions and other income					Income / (loss) from equity method affiliates
	Management fee revenue		Net trading		Dividend income and other		Gain/ (Loss)
CBF	$	64	$	—	$	—	$	—		$	—
TBBK		—		35		—		—			—
Star Asia		—		—		—		(5,240	)		—
Star Asia Manager		—		—		—		—			274
Star Asia SPV		—		—		—		—			479
Star Asia Opportunity		—		—		—		—			(304	)
Star Asia Capital Management		—		—		—		—			66
EuroDekania		139		—		94		(22	)		—
Deep Value GPs		—		—		—		—			1
Total	$	203	$	35	$	94	$	(5,262	)	$	516

The following related party transactions are non-routine and are not included in the tables above.

E. Additional Investment in the Star Asia Special Situations Fund

During the three months ended March 31, 2013, the Company made an additional investment of $302 in the Star Asia Special Situations Fund. This investment extinguished the Company’s unfunded commitment as of December 31, 2012. See notes 6 and 7.

F. Directors and Employees

In addition to the employment agreements the Company has entered into with its Chairman and its Chief Financial Officer, the Company has entered into its standard indemnification agreement with each of its directors and executive officers.

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Redeemable Non-Controlling Interest (Temporary Equity) and Mandatorily Redeemable Equity Interests - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2012
Temporary Equity [Line Items]
Reclassification of redeemable non-controlling interest to mandatorily redeemable equity interests		$ 5,886
Purchase of non-controlling interest for cash	317	43
Distribution of mandatory redeemable equity interests	86
Mandatorily redeemable equity interests	$ 0		$ 86
Minimum [Member]
Temporary Equity [Line Items]
Mandatorily redeemable equity interests duration, years	2 years
Maximum [Member]
Temporary Equity [Line Items]
Mandatorily redeemable equity interests duration, years	5 years

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Debt (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2013

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

Debt Outstanding

The Company had the following debt outstanding as of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively:

DETAIL OF DEBT

(Dollars in Thousands)

Description	Current Outstanding Par			March 31, 2013		December 31, 2012		Interest Rate Terms			Interest Rate at 03/31/2013			Maturity
Contingent convertible senior notes:
10.50% contingent convertible senior notes (the “New Notes”)	$	8,121		$	8,077	$	8,068		10.50	%		10.50	%	May 2014(1)
Junior subordinated notes:
Alesco Capital Trust I	$	28,125	(2)	$	10,310		10,189		4.28	%		4.28	%	July 2037
Sunset Financial Statutory Trust I		20,000	(2)		7,334		7,248		4.43	%		4.43	%	March 2035
		48,125	(2)		17,644		17,437
Subordinated notes payable	$	342			342		342		12.00	%(3)		12.00	%	June 2013(4)
Star Asia Manager note payable	$	725			725		—		3.03	%		3.03	%	(5)
Total				$	26,788	$	25,847

(1) Represents the holder’s earliest put date and the Company’s earliest redemption date. The contractual maturity for the New Notes is May 2027.

The Company may redeem all or part of the $8,121 aggregate principal amount of the New Notes for cash on or after May 20, 2014, at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the New Notes, plus accrued and unpaid interest and additional interest, if any, to, but excluding, the repurchase date. The holders of the New Notes may require the Company to repurchase all or a portion of the New Notes for cash on May 15, 2014; May 15, 2017; and May 15, 2022 for a repurchase price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the New Notes, plus accrued and unpaid interest and additional interest, if any, to, but excluding, the repurchase date. The holders of the New Notes are required to provide notice to the Company of their plan to redeem the New Notes at any time during the 30 days prior to May 15, 2014; May 15, 2017; and May 15, 2022.

(2) The outstanding par represents the total par amount of the junior subordinated notes held by two separate VIE trusts. The Company does not consolidate these trusts. The Company holds $1,489 par value of these junior subordinated notes, comprised of $870 par value of junior subordinated notes related to Alesco Capital Trust I and $619 par value of junior subordinated notes related to Sunset Financial Statutory Trust I. These notes have a carrying value of $0. Therefore, the net par value held by third parties is $48,125.

(3) Comprised of 9% paid currently and 3% paid in kind.

(4) The subordinated notes payable will mature on June 20, 2013.

(5) The Star Asia Manager note payable has no stated maturity date. See description of payment terms below.

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Redeemable Non-Controlling Interest (Temporary Equity) and Mandatorily Redeemable Equity Interests

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2013

Text Block [Abstract]

Redeemable Non-Controlling Interest (Temporary Equity) and Mandatorily Redeemable Equity Interests

13. REDEEMABLE NON-CONTROLLING INTEREST (TEMPORARY EQUITY) AND MANDATORILY REDEEMABLE EQUITY INTERESTS

Redeemable Non-Controlling Interest

The redeemable non-controlling interest represents the equity interests of PrinceRidge which are not owned by the Company. The members of PrinceRidge have the right to withdraw from PrinceRidge and require PrinceRidge to redeem the interests for cash over a contractual payment period. The Company accounts for these interests as temporary equity under Accounting Series Release 268 (“ASR 268”). These interests are shown outside of the permanent equity of IFMI in its consolidated balance sheet as redeemable non-controlling interests.

During the three months ended March 31, 2012, the Company reclassified $5,886 from redeemable non-controlling interest to mandatorily redeemable equity interests on its consolidated balance sheets due to partnership withdrawals from PrinceRidge. In addition, PrinceRidge purchased $43 of non-controlling interest for cash during the three months ended March 31, 2012 from an existing partner.

During the three months ended March 31, 2013, the Company purchased $317 of non-controlling interest for cash from existing partners.

Mandatorily Redeemable Equity Interests

Per the terms of the operating agreement, PrinceRidge must redeem a withdrawing partner’s equity interests over a period of time of up to two to five years. The amount actually due to a withdrawing partner will fluctuate over time based on the operating results of PrinceRidge. The carrying value of the liability owed to a withdrawing partner will be recorded at the amount owed as of each balance sheet date. Any increases or decreases in the amount owed will be recorded as interest income or expense and will be included in the non-operating section of the consolidated statement of operations.

During the three months ended March 31, 2013, the Company distributed cash of $86 to the holders of mandatorily redeemable equity interests. As of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, the mandatorily redeemable equity interests totaled $0 and $86, respectively. See note 10.