Acquisitions (Notes)	12 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2012
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block]	Acquisitions Acquisitions in 2012 During fiscal year 2012, the Company acquired three businesses (Coffee Network, TRX Futures Limited and Aporte DTVM) and certain assets of the Metals Division of MF Global UK Limited, which were not considered significant on an individual or aggregate basis. The Company’s consolidated financial statements include the operating results of the acquired businesses from the dates of acquisition. The total amount of goodwill and intangible assets, in connection with these acquisitions, that is expected to be deductible for tax purposes is $0.7 million as of September 30, 2012. Coffee Network In November 2011, the Company entered into an agreement to acquire 100% of the ownership interests in Coffee Network LLC ("Coffee Network"), an online news and analysis portal for the global coffee industry. Coffee Network provides up-to-the-minute news and in-depth analysis to subscribers around the globe from a network of correspondents and commodity analysts located in key coffee producing and consuming regions. These services provide a unique information solution to subscribers and a competitive advantage in today's information-driven marketplace. The purchase price for the Coffee Network acquisition consists of an initial payment of $0.2 million, three additional annual contingent payments and a final contingent payment. See Note 11 for discussion of the contingent payments. The present value of the estimated total purchase price, including contingent consideration, is less than $0.3 million. The value of certain assets and liabilities are preliminary in nature, and are subject to adjustment as additional information is obtained, including but not limited to the finalization of the calculation of the contingent consideration and valuation of separately identifiable intangible assets. The intangible assets recognized in this transaction were assigned to the C&RM segment. Purchase costs allocated to intangible assets with determinable useful lives are $0.2 million, which are being amortized over the remaining useful lives of the assets, and include customer relationships, websites and non-compete agreements (approximate two-year weighted-average useful life). These areas are subject to change within the measurement period (up to one year from the acquisition date) as valuations are finalized. When the valuations are finalized, any changes to the preliminary valuation of assets acquired or liabilities assumed may result in adjustments to separately identifiable intangible assets and goodwill. MF Metals Team On November 25, 2011, INTL FCStone (Europe) Ltd, the Company's wholly owned subsidiary in the United Kingdom ("UK"), arranged with the administrator of MF Global's UK operations to acquire certain assets of the Metals Division of MF Global UK Limited (in special administration). As part of the arrangement, the Company received an assignment of customer accounts and customer account documentation. Additionally, as part of the transaction, the Company hired more than 50 professionals from MF Global's metals trading business based in London. This business serves institutional investors and financial services firms in the Americas, Europe and the Asia-Pacific region. The Company has allocated equity capital to integrate these brokers and their customers into the Company's operations, through a combination of increased regulatory capital to support the accounts of these customers and increased compensation and related personnel costs for the brokers. The amount of the required capital depends upon the activity in and balances of the customer accounts. The purchase price of the acquisition of certain assets from MF Global was $1.0 million. There was no contingent consideration associated with this transaction. The allocation of the purchase price to separately identifiable intangible assets is preliminary in nature, and is subject to adjustment as additional information is obtained. The intangible assets recognized in this transaction were assigned to the C&RM segment. Purchase costs allocated to intangible assets with determinable useful lives are $0.5 million, which are being amortized over the remaining useful lives of the assets, and include customer relationships (approximate three-year weighted-average useful life). TRX Futures Limited On April 30, 2012, the Company's wholly-owned subsidiary in the UK, INTL Holding (UK) Limited, acquired 100% of the outstanding shares of TRX Futures Limited ("TRX") from Neumann Gruppe GmbH. TRX is a London-based niche clearing firm for commercial coffee and cocoa customers, as well as energy and financial products. The purchase price was equal to the tangible net asset value of TRX, which was approximately $12.9 million. There are no additional payments remaining for this acquisition. The valuation of certain assets and liabilities is preliminary in nature, and is subject to adjustment as additional information is obtained, including but not limited to the valuation of separately identifiable intangible assets, if applicable. The goodwill recognized in this transaction was assigned to the C&RM segment. Purchase costs allocated to goodwill of $0.3 million was calculated as the excess of the fair value of the consideration transferred over the fair value of the identified net assets acquired and liabilities assumed, and is expected to be deductible for tax purposes. These areas are subject to change within the measurement period (up to one year from the acquisition date) as valuations are finalized. When the valuations are finalized, any changes to the preliminary valuation of assets acquired or liabilities assumed may result in adjustments to separately identifiable intangible assets and goodwill. Aporte DTVM In February 2012, the Company's subsidiaries, INTL Participacoes LTDA and FCStone do Brasil, acquired 100% of the shares of Aporte DTVM. Following the acquisition, Aporte DTVM was renamed INTL FCStone DTVM Ltda. INTL FCStone DTVM is based in Brazil and is a broker-dealer regulated by the Central Bank of Brazil. The purchase price for the acquisition of the shares of Aporte DTVM was $1.5 million. There are no additional payments remaining for this acquisition. The value of certain assets and liabilities are preliminary in nature, and are subject to adjustment as additional information is obtained, including but not limited to the valuation of separately identifiable intangible assets, if applicable. The goodwill recognized in this transaction was assigned to the C&RM segment. Purchase costs allocated to goodwill of $0.8 million was calculated as the excess of the fair value of the consideration transferred over the fair value of the identified net assets acquired and liabilities assumed, and is expected to be deductible for tax purposes. These areas are subject to change within the measurement period as valuations are finalized. When the valuations are finalized, any changes to the preliminary valuation of assets acquired or liabilities assumed may result in adjustments to separately identifiable intangible assets and goodwill. Acquisitions in 2011 During fiscal year 2011, the Company acquired two businesses, Hencorp Futures and Ambrian Commodities Limited, and certain assets from Hudson Capital Energy, LLC, which were not considered significant on an individual or aggregate basis. The Company’s consolidated financial statements include the operating results of the two businesses and certain purchased assets from the dates of acquisition. The total amount of goodwill and intangible assets, in connection with these acquisitions, that is deductible for tax purposes was $4.9 million as of September 30, 2011. Hencorp Futures In October, 2010, the Company acquired all of the ownership interests in Hencorp Futures, the commodity futures operation of Miami-based Hencorp Group. Hencorp Futures specializes in the development and execution of risk-management programs designed to hedge price volatility in a number of widely traded commodities, including coffee, sugar, cocoa, grains and energy products. The transaction will enable the Company to round out its portfolio of commodity risk management services to include a more robust capability in soft commodities, especially coffee, where Hencorp Futures has established a substantial presence and reputation globally, and especially in Central and South America. The purchase price of the Hencorp Futures acquisition consisted of an initial payment of $2.3 million, two payments totaling $1.4 million and representing the adjusted tangible equity of Hencorp Futures as of September 30, 2011, an amount due of $0.3 million based on the adjusted pre-tax net earnings of Hencorp Futures for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2011, three additional annual contingent payments and a final contingent payment. See Note 11 for discussion of the contingent payments. The present value of the estimated total purchase price, including contingent consideration, is $6.4 million. The Company obtained a third-party valuation of the intangible assets and contingent liabilities, and allocated the purchase costs among tangible assets, identified intangible assets with determinable useful lives, intangible assets with indefinite lives and goodwill. The intangible assets and goodwill recognized in this transaction were assigned to the C&RM segment. Purchase costs allocated to intangible assets with determinable useful lives are $1.7 million, which are being amortized over the remaining useful lives of the assets, and include customer relationships of $1.3 million (twenty-year weighted-average useful life) and non-compete agreements of $0.4 million (two-year weighted-average useful life). Purchase costs allocated to intangible assets with indefinite lives are $0.8 million, and relate to a trade name. See discussion in Note 9 for discussion of the impairment of the Hencorp Futures trade name during the fiscal year ended September 30, 2012. Goodwill of $2.1 million was calculated as the excess of the fair value of the consideration transferred over the fair value of the identified net assets acquired and liabilities assumed, and is expected to be deductible for tax purposes. During 2012, Hencorp Futures was reorganized as a division of FCStone, LLC. Certain Asset Purchased from Hudson Capital Energy, LLC In April 2011, the Company acquired certain assets from Hudson Capital Energy LLC ("HCEnergy"), a New York-based energy risk-management firm. The transaction enables the Company's energy risk management services to include a more robust capability in crude oil and refined products. HCEnergy is a specialist in exchange cleared options, swaps and futures, and has grown its business to include hedging and trading professionals across the spectrum of global petroleum products. The purchase price of the acquisition of certain assets from HCEnergy consisted of the aggregate net asset value of certain commodity futures brokerage accounts and certain proprietary software, totaling $1.0 million. There was no contingent consideration associated with this transaction. The Company has made an allocation of the purchase costs among tangible assets. There were no intangible assets or goodwill recognized in this transaction. Ambrian Commodities Limited In August 2011, the Company's wholly owned subsidiary in the United Kingdom, INTL Global Currencies Limited, acquired the issued share capital of Ambrian Commodities Limited (“Ambrian”), the London Metals Exchange brokerage subsidiary of Ambrian Capital Plc. Ambrian was subsequently renamed INTL FCStone (Europe) Ltd. ("INTL FCStone Europe"). INTL FCStone Europe, a non-clearing LME member, specializes in the development and execution of risk-management programs designed to hedge price fluctuations in base metals for a wide variety of producers, manufacturers and fabricators. INTL FCStone Europe has a niche focus on smaller industrial clients, including lead recyclers, brass producers, zinc galvanizers, metal refineries and copper foil producers that use LME futures and options for hedging raw material costs or output prices. At closing, the Company paid $7.1 million, representing the net asset value of Ambrian less certain intercompany balances due to Ambrian from its affiliates. There was no contingent consideration associated with this transaction. The Company has allocated the purchase costs among tangible assets. There were no intangible assets or goodwill recognized in this transaction. Acquisitions in 2010 During fiscal year 2010, the Company acquired three separate business groups, Risk Management Incorporated and RMI Consulting, Inc, Hanley Group and Provident Group, which were not considered significant on an individual or aggregate basis. The Company’s consolidated financial statements include the operating results of each business from the dates of acquisition. The total amount of goodwill and intangible assets, in connection with these acquisitions, that is deductible for tax purposes was $39.8 million as of September 30, 2010. Risk Management Incorporated and RMI Consulting, Inc. In April 2010, the Company acquired all of the outstanding capital stock of Risk Management Incorporated and RMI Consulting, Inc. (the “RMI Companies”). The RMI Companies provides execution and consulting services to some of the largest natural gas consumers in North America, including municipalities and large manufacturing firms, as well as major utilities. In addition to the risk-management and brokerage services, the RMI Companies also offer a wide range of other programs, including a proprietary on-line energy procurement platform. The acquisition adds extensive and proven expertise in the natural gas, electricity and related energy markets where the RMI Companies have a leading presence, as well as a broad range of long-term relationships with some major organizations. The purchase price for the acquisition of the RMI Companies consisted of an initial payment of $6.0 million, which was paid during the year ended September 30, 2010, a payment of $3.1 million, based on the net income of the RMI Companies for the twelve-month period ended March 31, 2011, which was paid during the year ended September 30, 2011 and two contingent payments. See Note 11 for discussion of the contingent payments. The present value of the estimated total purchase price, including contingent consideration, is $15.2 million. The Company obtained a third-party valuation of the intangible assets and contingent liabilities, and allocated the purchase costs among tangible assets, identified intangible assets, with determinable useful lives, intangible assets with indefinite lives and goodwill. Purchase costs allocated to intangible assets with determinable useful lives are amortized over the remaining useful lives of the assets. The intangible assets and goodwill recognized in this transaction were assigned to the Consulting and Risk Management (“C&RM”) segment. The intangible assets recognized included customer relationships of $7.0 million (20 year useful life); software programs and platforms of $0.8 million (five year useful life) and trade name of $1.2 million (indefinite useful life). The goodwill is calculated as the excess of the fair value of the consideration transferred over the fair value of the identified net assets acquired and liabilities assumed. Purchase costs allocated to goodwill were $7.7 million. During 2012, the RMI Companies were reorganized as divisions of FCStone, LLC. Hanley Companies In July 2010, the Company acquired all of the outstanding membership interests in HGC Trading, LLC; HGC Asset Management, LLC; HGC Advisory Services, LLC; Hanley Alternative Trade Group, LLC and HGC Office Services, LLC (the "Hanley Companies"). The Hanley Companies were engaged in the business of acting as market makers and dealers in exchange traded options and futures on soft commodities; executing and trading derivatives on soft commodities in the over the counter market; and providing related advisory services. The purchase price for the acquisition of the Hanley Companies consisted of an initial payment of $7.5 million, which was paid during the year ended September 30, 2010, two payments equaling $24.3 million, for the adjusted net asset value of the Hanley Companies as of June 30, 2010, of which $18.2 million and $6.1 million was paid during the year ended September 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively, a payment of $6.3 million, based on specific results of the Hanley Companies for the twelve-month period ended June 30, 2011, which was paid during the year ended September 30, 2011, two annual contingent payments and a final contingent payment. See Note 11 for discussion of the contingent payments. The present value of the estimated total purchase price, including contingent consideration is $51.6 million. At closing, the Company and the sellers of the Hanley Companies entered into an option agreement (the "Option Agreement"), pursuant to which the sellers of the Hanley Companies have the right to elect, in their discretion, to receive up to thirty percent (30%) of the final contingent EBIT Payment in the form of restricted shares of the common stock of the Company. The Option may be exercised by the sellers of the Hanley Companies at any time during the twenty day period commencing on June 30, 2013. The option price will be equal to the greater of: (i) $16.00 per share, or (ii) seventy five percent (75%) of the fair value of the common stock of the Company as of June 30, 2013. The maximum number of restricted shares issuable upon the exercise of the Option is 187,500 shares. The restricted shares will be subject to restrictions on transfer which will lapse at the rate of one-third per year over the three year period commencing on June 30, 2013. The Option Agreement was included in determining the fair value of the contingent consideration. The Company obtained a third-party valuation of the intangible assets and contingent liabilities, and allocated the purchase costs among tangible assets, identified intangible assets, with determinable useful lives, intangible assets with indefinite lives and goodwill. Purchase costs allocated to intangible assets with determinable useful lives are amortized over the remaining useful lives of the assets. The intangible assets and goodwill recognized in this transaction were assigned to the C&RM segment. The intangible assets recognized include customer relationships of $0.2 million (five year useful life); software programs and platforms of $1.2 million (five year useful life), non-compete agreements of $2.9 million (three year useful life) and trade name of $0.1 million (indefinite useful life). Goodwill is calculated as the excess of the fair value of the consideration transferred over the fair value of the identified net assets acquired and liabilities assumed. Purchase costs allocated to goodwill were $18.7 million. As part of the acquisition of the Hanley Companies, the Company acquired a majority interest in the Blackthorn Fund. See additional discussion of the Blackthorn Fund in Note 1. Provident Group In September 2010, the Company acquired certain assets of Provident Group (“Provident”), a New York-based investment banking and advisory firm. Under terms of the acquisition agreement, the Company acquired assets secured the services of the individual sellers, as set forth in the agreement. Provident is engaged in the business of providing investment banking services. Provident will play a critical role in building out a comprehensive investment banking and advisory platform delivering financing solutions to the middle market. The purchase price for the assets and services of the sellers was $5.0 million. Subsequent to closing, the individual sellers placed the entire purchase price into an escrow account and the funds were used to purchase outstanding shares of the Company on the open market. There were 214,325 shares purchased and placed into escrow as a result of this agreement, with 8,700 shares being purchased during 2010, and 205,625 shares being purchased during 2011. The entire purchase price was recorded as a reduction in additional paid in capital as shares held in escrow for business combinations. The shares held in escrow for business combinations will be released to the individual sellers, over a five year period from the date of closing based on net profits, in accordance with the provisions of the acquisition agreement. As dividend and voting rights on these shares reside with the sellers throughout the time they are held in escrow, they are considered participating securities under the two-class method. Upon the release of the shares, they will be owned by the individual sellers free and clear of any further encumbrance under the acquisition agreement or the custody agreement and the Company will reduce the shares held in escrow for business combinations amounts. However, if the terms of the agreement are not met, the remaining shares will be forfeited and the remaining shares and balance in the shares held in escrow for business combinations will be recorded as treasury stock. During the year ended September 30, 2012, 3,255 shares were earned and subsequently released to the sellers. The Company obtained a third-party valuation of the intangible assets and allocated the purchase costs among tangible assets, an identified intangible asset, with a determinable useful life, and an intangible asset with an indefinite life. Purchase price consideration of $0.2 million was allocated to customer relationships, an intangible asset with a determinable useful life of two years, over which the cost will be amortized. Purchase costs allocated to intangible assets with indefinite lives were $0.2 million, and relate to a trade name. The intangible assets recognized in this transaction were assigned to the Securities segment. Negative goodwill of $0.4 million was recognized as a gain on bargain purchase in the consolidated income statement as a result of the identification of intangible assets upon completion of purchase accounting during the first quarter of 2011.

Acquisitions

Acquisitions in 2012

During fiscal year 2012, the Company acquired three businesses (Coffee Network, TRX Futures Limited and Aporte DTVM) and certain assets of the Metals Division of MF Global UK Limited, which were not considered significant on an individual or aggregate basis. The Company’s consolidated financial statements include the operating results of the acquired businesses from the dates of acquisition.

The total amount of goodwill and intangible assets, in connection with these acquisitions, that is expected to be deductible for tax purposes is $0.7 million as of September 30, 2012.

Coffee Network

In November 2011, the Company entered into an agreement to acquire 100% of the ownership interests in Coffee Network LLC ("Coffee Network"), an online news and analysis portal for the global coffee industry. Coffee Network provides up-to-the-minute news and in-depth analysis to subscribers around the globe from a network of correspondents and commodity analysts located in key coffee producing and consuming regions. These services provide a unique information solution to subscribers and a competitive advantage in today's information-driven marketplace.

The purchase price for the Coffee Network acquisition consists of an initial payment of $0.2 million, three additional annual contingent payments and a final contingent payment. See Note 11 for discussion of the contingent payments. The present value of the estimated total purchase price, including contingent consideration, is less than $0.3 million. The value of certain assets and liabilities are preliminary in nature, and are subject to adjustment as additional information is obtained, including but not limited to the finalization of the calculation of the contingent consideration and valuation of separately identifiable intangible assets. The intangible assets recognized in this transaction were assigned to the C&RM segment. Purchase costs allocated to intangible assets with determinable useful lives are $0.2 million, which are being amortized over the remaining useful lives of the assets, and include customer relationships, websites and non-compete agreements (approximate two-year weighted-average useful life). These areas are subject to change within the measurement period (up to one year from the acquisition date) as valuations are finalized. When the valuations are finalized, any changes to the preliminary valuation of assets acquired or liabilities assumed may result in adjustments to separately identifiable intangible assets and goodwill.

MF Metals Team

On November 25, 2011, INTL FCStone (Europe) Ltd, the Company's wholly owned subsidiary in the United Kingdom ("UK"), arranged with the administrator of MF Global's UK operations to acquire certain assets of the Metals Division of MF Global UK Limited (in special administration). As part of the arrangement, the Company received an assignment of customer accounts and customer account documentation. Additionally, as part of the transaction, the Company hired more than 50 professionals from MF Global's metals trading business based in London. This business serves institutional investors and financial services firms in the Americas, Europe and the Asia-Pacific region. The Company has allocated equity capital to integrate these brokers and their customers into the Company's operations, through a combination of increased regulatory capital to support the accounts of these customers and increased compensation and related personnel costs for the brokers. The amount of the required capital depends upon the activity in and balances of the customer accounts.

The purchase price of the acquisition of certain assets from MF Global was $1.0 million. There was no contingent consideration associated with this transaction. The allocation of the purchase price to separately identifiable intangible assets is preliminary in nature, and is subject to adjustment as additional information is obtained. The intangible assets recognized in this transaction were assigned to the C&RM segment. Purchase costs allocated to intangible assets with determinable useful lives are $0.5 million, which are being amortized over the remaining useful lives of the assets, and include customer relationships (approximate three-year weighted-average useful life).

TRX Futures Limited

On April 30, 2012, the Company's wholly-owned subsidiary in the UK, INTL Holding (UK) Limited, acquired 100% of the outstanding shares of TRX Futures Limited ("TRX") from Neumann Gruppe GmbH. TRX is a London-based niche clearing firm for commercial coffee and cocoa customers, as well as energy and financial products. The purchase price was equal to the tangible net asset value of TRX, which was approximately $12.9 million. There are no additional payments remaining for this acquisition. The valuation of certain assets and liabilities is preliminary in nature, and is subject to adjustment as additional information is obtained, including but not limited to the valuation of separately identifiable intangible assets, if applicable. The goodwill recognized in this transaction was assigned to the C&RM segment. Purchase costs allocated to goodwill of $0.3 million was calculated as the excess of the fair value of the consideration transferred over the fair value of the identified net assets acquired and liabilities assumed, and is expected to be deductible for tax purposes. These areas are subject to change within the measurement period (up to one year from the acquisition date) as valuations are finalized. When the valuations are finalized, any changes to the preliminary valuation of assets acquired or liabilities assumed may result in adjustments to separately identifiable intangible assets and goodwill.

Aporte DTVM

In February 2012, the Company's subsidiaries, INTL Participacoes LTDA and FCStone do Brasil, acquired 100% of the shares of Aporte DTVM. Following the acquisition, Aporte DTVM was renamed INTL FCStone DTVM Ltda. INTL FCStone DTVM is based in Brazil and is a broker-dealer regulated by the Central Bank of Brazil. The purchase price for the acquisition of the shares of Aporte DTVM was $1.5 million. There are no additional payments remaining for this acquisition. The value of certain assets and liabilities are preliminary in nature, and are subject to adjustment as additional information is obtained, including but not limited to the valuation of separately identifiable intangible assets, if applicable. The goodwill recognized in this transaction was assigned to the C&RM segment. Purchase costs allocated to goodwill of $0.8 million was calculated as the excess of the fair value of the consideration transferred over the fair value of the identified net assets acquired and liabilities assumed, and is expected to be deductible for tax purposes. These areas are subject to change within the measurement period as valuations are finalized. When the valuations are finalized, any changes to the preliminary valuation of assets acquired or liabilities assumed may result in adjustments to separately identifiable intangible assets and goodwill.

Acquisitions in 2011

During fiscal year 2011, the Company acquired two businesses, Hencorp Futures and Ambrian Commodities Limited, and certain assets from Hudson Capital Energy, LLC, which were not considered significant on an individual or aggregate basis. The Company’s consolidated financial statements include the operating results of the two businesses and certain purchased assets from the dates of acquisition.

The total amount of goodwill and intangible assets, in connection with these acquisitions, that is deductible for tax purposes was $4.9 million as of September 30, 2011.

Hencorp Futures

In October, 2010, the Company acquired all of the ownership interests in Hencorp Futures, the commodity futures operation of Miami-based Hencorp Group. Hencorp Futures specializes in the development and execution of risk-management programs designed to hedge price volatility in a number of widely traded commodities, including coffee, sugar, cocoa, grains and energy products. The transaction will enable the Company to round out its portfolio of commodity risk management services to include a more robust capability in soft commodities, especially coffee, where Hencorp Futures has established a substantial presence and reputation globally, and especially in Central and South America.

The purchase price of the Hencorp Futures acquisition consisted of an initial payment of $2.3 million, two payments totaling $1.4 million and representing the adjusted tangible equity of Hencorp Futures as of September 30, 2011, an amount due of $0.3 million based on the adjusted pre-tax net earnings of Hencorp Futures for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2011, three additional annual contingent payments and a final contingent payment. See Note 11 for discussion of the contingent payments. The present value of the estimated total purchase price, including contingent consideration, is $6.4 million.

The Company obtained a third-party valuation of the intangible assets and contingent liabilities, and allocated the purchase costs among tangible assets, identified intangible assets with determinable useful lives, intangible assets with indefinite lives and goodwill. The intangible assets and goodwill recognized in this transaction were assigned to the C&RM segment. Purchase costs allocated to intangible assets with determinable useful lives are $1.7 million, which are being amortized over the remaining useful lives of the assets, and include customer relationships of $1.3 million (twenty-year weighted-average useful life) and non-compete agreements of $0.4 million (two-year weighted-average useful life). Purchase costs allocated to intangible assets with indefinite lives are $0.8 million, and relate to a trade name. See discussion in Note 9 for discussion of the impairment of the Hencorp Futures trade name during the fiscal year ended September 30, 2012. Goodwill of $2.1 million was calculated as the excess of the fair value of the consideration transferred over the fair value of the identified net assets acquired and liabilities assumed, and is expected to be deductible for tax purposes. During 2012, Hencorp Futures was reorganized as a division of FCStone, LLC.

Certain Asset Purchased from Hudson Capital Energy, LLC

In April 2011, the Company acquired certain assets from Hudson Capital Energy LLC ("HCEnergy"), a New York-based energy risk-management firm. The transaction enables the Company's energy risk management services to include a more robust capability in crude oil and refined products. HCEnergy is a specialist in exchange cleared options, swaps and futures, and has grown its business to include hedging and trading professionals across the spectrum of global petroleum products.

The purchase price of the acquisition of certain assets from HCEnergy consisted of the aggregate net asset value of certain commodity futures brokerage accounts and certain proprietary software, totaling $1.0 million. There was no contingent consideration associated with this transaction.

The Company has made an allocation of the purchase costs among tangible assets. There were no intangible assets or goodwill recognized in this transaction.

Ambrian Commodities Limited

In August 2011, the Company's wholly owned subsidiary in the United Kingdom, INTL Global Currencies Limited, acquired the issued share capital of Ambrian Commodities Limited (“Ambrian”), the London Metals Exchange brokerage subsidiary of Ambrian Capital Plc. Ambrian was subsequently renamed INTL FCStone (Europe) Ltd. ("INTL FCStone Europe"). INTL FCStone Europe, a non-clearing LME member, specializes in the development and execution of risk-management programs designed to hedge price fluctuations in base metals for a wide variety of producers, manufacturers and fabricators. INTL FCStone Europe has a niche focus on smaller industrial clients, including lead recyclers, brass producers, zinc galvanizers, metal refineries and copper foil producers that use LME futures and options for hedging raw material costs or output prices.

At closing, the Company paid $7.1 million, representing the net asset value of Ambrian less certain intercompany balances due to Ambrian from its affiliates. There was no contingent consideration associated with this transaction. The Company has allocated the purchase costs among tangible assets. There were no intangible assets or goodwill recognized in this transaction.

Acquisitions in 2010

During fiscal year 2010, the Company acquired three separate business groups, Risk Management Incorporated and RMI Consulting, Inc, Hanley Group and Provident Group, which were not considered significant on an individual or aggregate basis. The Company’s consolidated financial statements include the operating results of each business from the dates of acquisition.

The total amount of goodwill and intangible assets, in connection with these acquisitions, that is deductible for tax purposes was $39.8 million as of September 30, 2010.

Risk Management Incorporated and RMI Consulting, Inc.

In April 2010, the Company acquired all of the outstanding capital stock of Risk Management Incorporated and RMI Consulting, Inc. (the “RMI Companies”). The RMI Companies provides execution and consulting services to some of the largest natural gas consumers in North America, including municipalities and large manufacturing firms, as well as major utilities. In addition to the risk-management and brokerage services, the RMI Companies also offer a wide range of other programs, including a proprietary on-line energy procurement platform. The acquisition adds extensive and proven expertise in the natural gas, electricity and related energy markets where the RMI Companies have a leading presence, as well as a broad range of long-term relationships with some major organizations.

The purchase price for the acquisition of the RMI Companies consisted of an initial payment of $6.0 million, which was paid during the year ended September 30, 2010, a payment of $3.1 million, based on the net income of the RMI Companies for the twelve-month period ended March 31, 2011, which was paid during the year ended September 30, 2011 and two contingent payments. See Note 11 for discussion of the contingent payments. The present value of the estimated total purchase price, including contingent consideration, is $15.2 million.

The Company obtained a third-party valuation of the intangible assets and contingent liabilities, and allocated the purchase costs among tangible assets, identified intangible assets, with determinable useful lives, intangible assets with indefinite lives and goodwill. Purchase costs allocated to intangible assets with determinable useful lives are amortized over the remaining useful lives of the assets. The intangible assets and goodwill recognized in this transaction were assigned to the Consulting and Risk Management (“C&RM”) segment. The intangible assets recognized included customer relationships of $7.0 million (20 year useful life); software programs and platforms of $0.8 million (five year useful life) and trade name of $1.2 million (indefinite useful life). The goodwill is calculated as the excess of the fair value of the consideration transferred over the fair value of the identified net assets acquired and liabilities assumed. Purchase costs allocated to goodwill were $7.7 million. During 2012, the RMI Companies were reorganized as divisions of FCStone, LLC.

Hanley Companies

In July 2010, the Company acquired all of the outstanding membership interests in HGC Trading, LLC; HGC Asset Management, LLC; HGC Advisory Services, LLC; Hanley Alternative Trade Group, LLC and HGC Office Services, LLC (the "Hanley Companies"). The Hanley Companies were engaged in the business of acting as market makers and dealers in exchange traded options and futures on soft commodities; executing and trading derivatives on soft commodities in the over the counter market; and providing related advisory services.

The purchase price for the acquisition of the Hanley Companies consisted of an initial payment of $7.5 million, which was paid during the year ended September 30, 2010, two payments equaling $24.3 million, for the adjusted net asset value of the Hanley Companies as of June 30, 2010, of which $18.2 million and $6.1 million was paid during the year ended September 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively, a payment of $6.3 million, based on specific results of the Hanley Companies for the twelve-month period ended June 30, 2011, which was paid during the year ended September 30, 2011, two annual contingent payments and a final contingent payment. See Note 11 for discussion of the contingent payments. The present value of the estimated total purchase price, including contingent consideration is $51.6 million.

At closing, the Company and the sellers of the Hanley Companies entered into an option agreement (the "Option Agreement"), pursuant to which the sellers of the Hanley Companies have the right to elect, in their discretion, to receive up to thirty percent (30%) of the final contingent EBIT Payment in the form of restricted shares of the common stock of the Company. The Option may be exercised by the sellers of the Hanley Companies at any time during the twenty day period commencing on June 30, 2013. The option price will be equal to the greater of: (i) $16.00 per share, or (ii) seventy five percent (75%) of the fair value of the common stock of the Company as of June 30, 2013. The maximum number of restricted shares issuable upon the exercise of the Option is 187,500 shares. The restricted shares will be subject to restrictions on transfer which will lapse at the rate of one-third per year over the three year period commencing on June 30, 2013. The Option Agreement was included in determining the fair value of the contingent consideration.

The Company obtained a third-party valuation of the intangible assets and contingent liabilities, and allocated the purchase costs among tangible assets, identified intangible assets, with determinable useful lives, intangible assets with indefinite lives and goodwill. Purchase costs allocated to intangible assets with determinable useful lives are amortized over the remaining useful lives of the assets. The intangible assets and goodwill recognized in this transaction were assigned to the C&RM segment. The intangible assets recognized include customer relationships of $0.2 million (five year useful life); software programs and platforms of $1.2 million (five year useful life), non-compete agreements of $2.9 million (three year useful life) and trade name of $0.1 million (indefinite useful life). Goodwill is calculated as the excess of the fair value of the consideration transferred over the fair value of the identified net assets acquired and liabilities assumed. Purchase costs allocated to goodwill were $18.7 million.

As part of the acquisition of the Hanley Companies, the Company acquired a majority interest in the Blackthorn Fund. See additional discussion of the Blackthorn Fund in Note 1.

Provident Group

In September 2010, the Company acquired certain assets of Provident Group (“Provident”), a New York-based investment banking and advisory firm. Under terms of the acquisition agreement, the Company acquired assets secured the services of the individual sellers, as set forth in the agreement. Provident is engaged in the business of providing investment banking services. Provident will play a critical role in building out a comprehensive investment banking and advisory platform delivering financing solutions to the middle market.

The purchase price for the assets and services of the sellers was $5.0 million. Subsequent to closing, the individual sellers placed the entire purchase price into an escrow account and the funds were used to purchase outstanding shares of the Company on the open market. There were 214,325 shares purchased and placed into escrow as a result of this agreement, with 8,700 shares being purchased during 2010, and 205,625 shares being purchased during 2011. The entire purchase price was recorded as a reduction in additional paid in capital as shares held in escrow for business combinations. The shares held in escrow for business combinations will be released to the individual sellers, over a five year period from the date of closing based on net profits, in accordance with the provisions of the acquisition agreement. As dividend and voting rights on these shares reside with the sellers throughout the time they are held in escrow, they are considered participating securities under the two-class method. Upon the release of the shares, they will be owned by the individual sellers free and clear of any further encumbrance under the acquisition agreement or the custody agreement and the Company will reduce the shares held in escrow for business combinations amounts. However, if the terms of the agreement are not met, the remaining shares will be forfeited and the remaining shares and balance in the shares held in escrow for business combinations will be recorded as treasury stock. During the year ended September 30, 2012, 3,255 shares were earned and subsequently released to the sellers.

The Company obtained a third-party valuation of the intangible assets and allocated the purchase costs among tangible assets, an identified intangible asset, with a determinable useful life, and an intangible asset with an indefinite life. Purchase price consideration of $0.2 million was allocated to customer relationships, an intangible asset with a determinable useful life of two years, over which the cost will be amortized. Purchase costs allocated to intangible assets with indefinite lives were $0.2 million, and relate to a trade name. The intangible assets recognized in this transaction were assigned to the Securities segment. Negative goodwill of $0.4 million was recognized as a gain on bargain purchase in the consolidated income statement as a result of the identification of intangible assets upon completion of purchase accounting during the first quarter of 2011.