10-Q

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)

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

For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2014

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: 001-33518

FBR & CO.

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

Virginia	20-5164223
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
1300 North Seventeenth Street Arlington, VA	22209
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip code)

(703) 312-9500

(Registrant’s telephone number including area code)

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.    Yes  x    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).    Yes  x    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 definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer	¨	Accelerated filer	x
Non-accelerated filer	¨	Smaller reporting company	¨

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

The number of shares outstanding of the registrant’s common stock, $0.001 par value per share, as of October 31, 2014 was 8,880,246 shares.

FBR & CO.

FORM 10-Q

FOR THE QUARTER ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2014

INDEX

		Page
PART I—FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1.	Financial Statements
	Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes—(unaudited)
	Consolidated Balance Sheets—September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013		1
	Consolidated Statements of Operations—Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2014 and 2013		2
	Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income—Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2014 and 2013		3
	Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity—Nine Months Ended September  30, 2014 and Year Ended December 31, 2013		4
	Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows—Nine Months Ended September 30, 2014 and 2013		5
	Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements		6
Item 2.	Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations		25
Item 3.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk		41
Item 4.	Controls and Procedures		45
PART II—OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1.	Legal Proceedings		46
Item 1A.	Risk Factors		46
Item 2.	Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds		47
Item 4.	Mine Safety Disclosures		47
Item 6.	Exhibits		48
	Signature		49

PART I

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements

FBR & CO.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

(Unaudited)

	September 30, 2014			December 31, 2013
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$	122,586		$	207,973
Receivables:
Securities borrowed		578,399			—
Due from brokers, dealers and clearing organizations		320,080			4,949
Customers		3,256			4,485
Other		3,374			658
Financial instruments owned, at fair value		176,862			144,743
Other investments, at cost		7,000			7,681
Goodwill and intangibles assets		5,070			—
Furniture, equipment, software and leasehold improvements, net of accumulated depreciation and amortization		8,932			3,286
Deferred tax assets, net of valuation allowance		25,268			30,893
Prepaid expenses and other assets		5,579			5,904
Total assets	$	1,256,406		$	410,572
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
Liabilities
Securities loaned	$	581,003		$	—
Securities sold but not yet purchased, at fair value		335,281			42,241
Accrued compensation and benefits		52,560			58,502
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities		17,511			10,351
Due to brokers, dealers and clearing organizations		—			8,701
Total liabilities		986,355			119,795
Commitments and Contingencies (Note 7)
Shareholders’ Equity
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value, 100,000,000 shares authorized, none issued and outstanding		—			—
Common stock, $0.001 par value, 75,000,000 shares authorized, 8,894,950 and 10,545,509 shares issued and outstanding, respectively		9			11
Additional paid-in capital		315,600			362,983
Restricted stock units		32,055			21,487
Accumulated other comprehensive income, net of taxes		38			34
Accumulated deficit		(77,651	)		(93,738	)
Total shareholders’ equity		270,051			290,777
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	$	1,256,406		$	410,572

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

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FBR & CO.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

(Unaudited)

	Three Months Ended September 30,					Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2014			2013		2014		2013
Revenues:
Investment banking:
Capital raising	$	27,137		$	15,998	$	95,765	$	164,849
Advisory		2,152			3,616		5,947		8,092
Institutional brokerage		11,946			13,194		41,680		40,021
Net investment income		3,075			650		16,000		3,957
Interest		4,861			334		5,415		1,490
Dividends and other		226			264		806		815
Total revenues		49,397			34,056		165,613		219,224
Interest expense		7,300			—		12,060		—
Revenues, net of interest expense		42,097			34,056		153,553		219,224
Non-Interest Expenses:
Compensation and benefits		23,771			17,992		87,141		122,325
Professional services		3,663			2,393		11,025		9,228
Business development		2,764			1,995		8,189		6,738
Clearing and brokerage fees		1,155			940		3,516		3,852
Occupancy and equipment		3,067			2,835		9,222		9,185
Communications		2,873			2,567		8,621		8,313
Other operating expenses		1,496			2,184		4,541		5,894
Total non-interest expenses		38,789			30,906		132,255		165,535
Income from continuing operations before income taxes		3,308			3,150		21,298		53,689
Income tax (benefit) provision		(193	)		361		5,211		(23,880	)
Income from continuing operations, net of taxes		3,501			2,789		16,087		77,569
Income from discontinued operations, net of taxes		—			3,622		—		6,744
Net income	$	3,501		$	6,411	$	16,087	$	84,313
Basic income per share:
Income from continuing operations, net of taxes	$	0.34		$	0.23	$	1.51	$	6.37
Income from discontinued operations, net of taxes		—			0.30		—		0.55
Basic income per share	$	0.34		$	0.53	$	1.51	$	6.92
Diluted income per share:
Income from continuing operations, net of taxes	$	0.31		$	0.21	$	1.36	$	5.90
Income from discontinued operations, net of taxes		—			0.27		—		0.51
Diluted income per share	$	0.31		$	0.48	$	1.36	$	6.41
Basic weighted average shares outstanding (in thousands)		10,171			12,137		10,642		12,180
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding (in thousands)		11,419			13,335		11,798		13,157

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

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FBR & CO.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(Dollars in thousands)

(Unaudited)

	Three Months Ended September 30,					Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2014			2013		2014		2013
Net income	$	3,501		$	6,411	$	16,087	$	84,313
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:
Change in unrealized (loss) gain on available-for-sale investment securities, net of taxes of $(13), $475, $3, and $1,144, respectively		(20	)		883		4		2,124
Comprehensive income	$	3,481		$	7,294	$	16,091	$	86,437

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

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FBR & CO.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

(Dollars and shares in thousands)

(Unaudited)

	Common Stock Shares			Common Stock Amount			Additional Paid-in Capital			Employee Stock Loan Receivable			Restricted Stock Units			Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)			Accumulated Deficit			Total
Balances at December 31, 2012		12,224		$	12		$	402,668		$	(307	)	$	25,235		$	(1,094	)	$	(186,650	)	$	239,864
Net income		—			—			—			—			—			—			92,912			92,912
Issuance of common stock, net of forfeitures		699			1			14,880			307			(13,688	)		—			—			1,500
Repurchase of common stock		(2,378	)		(2	)		(55,539	)		—			—			—			—			(55,541	)
Stock compensation expense for options granted to purchase common stock		—			—			974			—			—			—			—			974
Issuance of restricted stock units		—			—			—			—			9,940			—			—			9,940
Other comprehensive income:
Change in unrealized gain (loss) on available-for-sale investment securities, net of taxes		—			—			—			—			—			1,128			—			1,128
Balances at December 31, 2013		10,545		$	11		$	362,983		$	0		$	21,487		$	34		$	(93,738	)	$	290,777
Net income		—			—			—			—			—			—			16,087			16,087
Issuance of common stock, net of forfeitures		213			—			3,518			—			(3,141	)		—			—			377
Repurchase of common stock		(1,863	)		(2	)		(51,057	)		—			—			—			—			(51,059	)
Stock compensation expense for options granted to purchase common stock		—			—			156			—			—			—			—			156
Issuance of restricted stock units		—			—			—			—			13,709			—			—			13,709
Other comprehensive income:
Change in unrealized gain (loss) on available-for-sale investment securities, net of taxes		—			—			—			—			—			4			—			4
Balances at September 30, 2014		8,895		$	9		$	315,600		$	0		$	32,055		$	38		$	(77,651	)	$	270,051

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

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FBR & CO.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Dollars in thousands)

(Unaudited)

	Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2014			2013
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	$	16,087		$	84,313
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities:
Deferred income taxes		5,625			(26,186	)
Depreciation and amortization		1,102			956
Stock compensation		6,952			6,258
Net investment income from investments		(16,000	)		(3,957	)
Gain on sale of assets		—			(7,229	)
Other		29			72
Changes in operating assets:
Receivables:
Securities borrowed		(578,399	)		—
Brokers, dealers and clearing organizations		(6,583	)		(15,130	)
Customers		1,059			(8,702	)
Other		(2,288	)		1,299
Trading securities		(5,312	)		29,946
Prepaid expenses and other assets		325			1,727
Changes in operating liabilities:
Securities loaned		581,003			—
Trading securities sold but not yet purchased		(833	)		(23,909	)
Accrued compensation and benefits		1,375			46,015
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities		1,092			(4,315	)
Brokers, dealers and clearing organizations		(8,701	)		14,598
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities		(3,467	)		95,756
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of investments		(70,230	)		(55,907	)
Proceeds from sales of and distributions from investments		52,834			15,638
Securities sold but not yet purchased		301,230			—
Due from brokers, dealers and clearing organizations		(308,548	)		—
Purchase of securities lending business		(1,000	)		—
Purchases of furniture, equipment, software, and leasehold improvements		(6,748	)		(373	)
Net cash used in investing activities		(32,462	)		(40,642	)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Repurchases of common stock		(51,059	)		(32,700	)
Proceeds from sales of common stock and repayment of employee stock purchase plan		1,601			4,383
Net cash used in financing activities		(49,458	)		(28,317	)
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents		(85,387	)		26,797
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period		207,973			174,925
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	$	122,586		$	201,722
Supplemental Cash Flow Information:
Income tax payments	$	3,269		$	2,726
Interest payments	$	12,588		$	—

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

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FBR & CO.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

(Unaudited)

1. Basis of Presentation:

The consolidated financial statements of FBR & Co. and subsidiaries (collectively, the “Company”) have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q. Therefore, they do not include all information required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for complete annual financial statements. The interim financial statements reflect all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring adjustments) which are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair statement of the results for the periods presented. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. The results of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 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 fiscal year ended December 31, 2013 (“2013 Form 10-K”).

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions affecting the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Although the Company bases its estimates and assumptions on historical experience and market information (when available) and on various other factors that it believes to be reasonable under the circumstances, management exercises significant judgment in the final determination of its estimates. Actual results may differ from those estimates.

Revision to Previously Reported Financial Statements

As previously disclosed by the Company and as presented in its 2013 Form 10-K, the Company has revised its financial statements for nine months ended September 30, 2013 in this quarterly report on Form 10-Q. The revision reduced the previously reported nine months ended September 30, 2013 tax benefit by $3,891, net income by $3,891, basic earnings per share by $0.32 and diluted earnings per share by $0.29.

2. Financial Instruments and Long-Term Investments:

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The Financial Accounting Standards Board’s (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 820 “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures” (“ASC 820”) defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date, not adjusted for transaction costs. ASC 820 also establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value into three broad levels giving the highest priority to quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3) as described below:

Level 1 Inputs	—	Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that are accessible by the Company;
Level 2 Inputs	—	Quoted prices in markets that are not active or financial instruments for which all significant inputs are observable, either directly or indirectly;
Level 3 Inputs	—	Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability, including significant assumptions of the Company and other market participants.

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The Company determines fair values for the following assets and liabilities:

Equity securities, listed options and warrants—The Company classifies marketable equity securities and listed options within Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy because quoted market prices from an exchange are used to value these securities. Non-public equity securities, which primarily include securities where the Company acted as a placement agent in an offering of equity securities and where the Company facilitates over-the-counter trading activity for the securities, are classified within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy. In determining the fair value of these securities, the Company considers enterprise value and analyzes various financial, performance and market factors to estimate the value, including where applicable over-the-counter market trading activity. Non-exchange traded warrants to purchase equity securities are classified as Level 3 as a Black-Scholes valuation model is used to value these securities.

U.S. government securities, convertible and fixed income debt instruments—The Company classifies U.S government securities, including highly liquid U.S. Treasury securities within Level 1 as quoted prices are used to value these securities. Convertible and fixed income debt instruments are classified within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy as they are valued using quoted market prices provided by a broker or dealer, or alternative pricing services that provide reasonable levels of price transparency. The Company primarily uses price quotes from one independent broker dealer who makes markets in or is a specialist with expertise in the valuation of these financial instruments. The Company reviews broker or pricing service quotes it receives to assess the reasonableness of the values provided, such reviews include comparison to internal pricing models and, when available, prices observed for recently executed market transactions of comparable size. Based on this assessment, at each reporting date the Company will adjust price quotes it receives if such an adjustment is determined to be appropriate.

Investment Funds—The Company invests in proprietary investment funds that are valued at net asset value (“NAV”) determined by the fund administrator. For investments in non-registered investment companies (private equity, debt funds and fund of funds), the Company classifies these investments within Level 3 as the underlying securities held by these investment companies are primarily corporate and asset-backed fixed income securities and restrictions exist on the redemption of amounts invested by the Company. As a practical expedient, the Company relies on the NAV of these investments as their fair value. The NAVs that have been provided by investees are derived from the fair values of the underlying investments as of the reporting date. As of September 30, 2014, the Company’s $104,804 of investments in non-registered investment funds were subject to various redemption provisions. Approximately 78% of the fair value amount of the funds was redeemable on at least a three month period basis primarily with a notice period of 90 days or less. At September 30, 2014, 25% of the fair value amount of these funds was subject to early withdrawal fees of 5% or less, all of which expire during 2014. Additionally, approximately 81% of the fair value amount of these funds was subject to redemption holdbacks of 10% or less.

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Fair Value Hierarchy

The following tables set forth, by level within the fair value hierarchy, financial instruments accounted for under ASC 820 as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013. As required by ASC 820, assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value are classified in their entirety based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement.

Items Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis

	September 30, 2014		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Financial instruments owned, at fair value:
Financial instruments held for trading activities at broker-dealer subsidiary:
Marketable and non-public equity securities	$	16,259	$	16,190	$	—	$	69
Listed options		10		10		—		—
Convertible and fixed income debt instruments		47,239		—		47,239		—
		63,508		16,200		47,239		69
Financial instruments held for investment activities:
Designated as trading:
Marketable and non-public equity securities		7,483		5,247		—		2,236
Warrants		904		—		—		904
Designated as available-for-sale:
Marketable equity securities		163		163		—		—
		8,550		5,410		—		3,140
Investment Funds		104,804		—		—		104,804
Total	$	176,862	$	21,610	$	47,239	$	108,013
Securities sold but not yet purchased, at fair value:
U.S. Treasury securities	$	293,873	$	293,873	$	—	$	—
Marketable equity securities		36,932		36,932		—		—
Convertible and fixed income debt instruments		4,476		—		4,476		—
Total	$	335,281	$	330,805	$	4,476	$	—

As of September 30, 2014, financial assets measured and reported at fair value on a recurring basis and classified within Level 3 were $108,013, or 8.6% of the Company’s total assets at that date. Regarding these Level 3 financial assets, in determining fair value, the Company analyzes various financial, performance and market factors to estimate the value, including for non-public equity securities, over-the-counter market trading activity. The following table provides the valuation technique and unobservable inputs primarily used in assessing the value of these securities as of September 30, 2014:

Valuation Technique	Fair Value		Unobservable Input	Range			Weighted Average
Market approach—assets	$	2,305	Over-the counter trading activity		$0.36 – $25.00/share		$	12.02
Black-Scholes—assets	$	904	Volatility		30	%		30	%
			Dividend Yield		0	%		0	%
			Interest Rate		2.4	%		2.4	%

For those non-public equity securities valued using a market approach, adverse industry market conditions or events experienced by the underlying entities could result in lower over-the-counter trading prices for the securities. Such lower trading prices would result in a decline in the estimated fair value of these assets. For warrants valued using Black-Scholes, adverse industry market conditions or events experienced by the issuer

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could result in a lower trading price for the underlying equity security and therefore a lower value of these warrants. A reduction in the estimated volatility would also result in a lower value of the warrants. The Company assessed the reasonableness of the fair values of the non-public equity securities noted above based on its consideration of available financial data related to these issuers as well as an assessment of the nature of any over-the-counter trading activity during the period. The Company assessed the reasonableness of the fair value of the non-exchange traded warrants valued using a Black-Scholes valuation based on its consideration of the fair values of comparable exchange-traded options.

The table above excludes $104,804 of investments in 20 non-registered investment funds that are valued at NAV as determined by the fund administrators. The underlying fund investments consist primarily of corporate and asset-backed fixed income securities. Considering the general lack of transparency necessary to conduct an independent assessment of the fair value of the securities underlying each of the NAVs provided by the fund administrators, our quarterly reporting process includes a number of assessment processes to assist the Company in the evaluation of the information provided by fund managers and fund administrators. These assessment processes include, but are not limited to, regular review and discussion of each fund’s performance with its manager and regular evaluation of performance against applicable benchmarks.

	December 31, 2013		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Financial instruments owned, at fair value:
Financial instruments held for trading activities at broker-dealer subsidiary:
Marketable and non-public equity securities	$	25,402	$	22,054	$	—	$	3,348
Listed options		771		771		—		—
Convertible and fixed income debt instruments		32,024		—		32,024		—
		58,197		22,825		32,024		3,348
Financial instruments held for investment activities:
Designated as trading:
Marketable and non-public equity securities		21,142		14,951		—		6,191
Warrants		1,996		—		—		1,996
Fixed income debt instruments		2,055		—		2,055		—
Designated as available-for-sale:
Marketable equity securities		156		156		—		—
		25,349		15,107		2,055		8,187
Investment Funds		61,197		—		—		61,197
Total	$	144,743	$	37,932	$	34,079	$	72,732
Securities sold but not yet purchased, at fair value:
Marketable and non-public equity securities	$	35,720	$	34,221	$	—	$	1,499
Listed options		354		354		—		—
Convertible and fixed income debt instruments		6,167		—		6,167		—
Total	$	42,241	$	34,575	$	6,167	$	1,499

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As of December 31, 2013, financial assets measured and reported at fair value on a recurring basis and classified within Level 3 were $72,732, or 17.7% of the Company’s total assets at that date. As of December 31, 2013, financial liabilities measured and reported at fair value on a recurring basis and classified within Level 3 were $1,499, or 1.3% of the Company’s total liabilities at the date. Regarding these Level 3 financial assets and financial liabilities, in determining fair value, the Company analyzes various financial, performance and market factors to estimate the value, including where applicable over-the-counter market trading activity. The following table provides the valuation technique and unobservable inputs primarily used in assessing the value of these securities as of December 31, 2013:

Valuation Technique	Fair Value		Unobservable Input	Range			Weighted Average
Market approach—assets	$	9,539	Over-the-counter trading activity	$	0.77 – $19.00/share		$	13.44
Market approach—liabilities	$	1,499	Over-the-counter trading activity	$	65.15/share		$	65.15
Black-Scholes—assets	$	1,996	Volatility		30	%		30	%
			Dividend Yield		0	%		0	%
			Interest Rate		2.9	%		2.9	%

For those non-public equity securities valued using a market approach, adverse industry market conditions or events experienced by the underlying entities could result in lower over-the-counter trading prices for the securities. Such lower trading prices would result in a decline in the estimated fair value of these assets. An increase in the trading prices of trading securities sold but not yet purchased would result in an increase in the estimated fair value of these liabilities. For warrants valued using Black-Scholes, adverse industry market conditions or events experienced by the issuer could result in a lower trading price for the underlying equity security and therefore a lower value of these warrants. A reduction in the estimated volatility would also result in a lower value of the warrants. The Company assessed the reasonableness of the fair values of the non-public equity securities noted above based on its consideration of available financial data related to these issuers as well as an assessment of the nature of any over-the-counter trading activity during the period. The Company assessed the reasonableness of the fair value of the non-exchange traded warrants valued using a Black-Scholes valuation based on its consideration of the fair values of comparable exchange-traded options.

The table above excludes $61,197 of investments in 14 non-registered investment funds that are valued at NAV as determined by the fund administrators. The underlying fund investments consist primarily of corporate and asset-backed fixed income securities. Considering the general lack of transparency necessary to conduct an independent assessment of the fair value of the securities underlying each of the NAVs provided by the fund administrators, our quarterly reporting process includes a number of assessment processes to assist the Company in the evaluation of the information provided by fund managers and fund administrators. These assessment processes include, but are not limited to, regular review and discussion of each fund’s performance with its manager and regular evaluation of performance against applicable benchmarks.

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Level 3 Gains and Losses

The tables below set forth a summary of changes in the fair value of the Company’s Level 3 financial assets that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis for the three months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013. As of September 30, 2014 and 2013, the Company did not have any net unrealized gains (losses) included in accumulated other comprehensive income on Level 3 financial assets.

	Trading Securities			Investment Funds			Total
Beginning balance, July 1, 2014	$	9,486		$	93,290		$	102,776
Total net gains (losses) (realized/unrealized)
Included in earnings		(356	)		(137	)		(493	)
Included in other comprehensive income		—			—			—
Purchases		46,241			19,057			65,298
Sales/Distributions		(52,162	)		(7,406	)		(59,568	)
Transfers out of level 3		—			—			—
Ending balance, September 30, 2014	$	3,209		$	104,804		$	108,013
The amount of total gains or losses for the period included in earnings attributable to the change in unrealized gains or losses relating to assets still held at the reporting date	$	(408	)	$	(66	)	$	(474	)

	Trading Securities			Investment Funds			Total
Beginning balance, July 1, 2013	$	10,201		$	28,733		$	38,934
Total net gains (losses) (realized/unrealized)
Included in earnings		814			399			1,213
Included in other comprehensive income		—			—			—
Purchases		154,921			22,500			177,421
Sales/Distributions		(155,830	)		(118	)		(155,948	)
Transfers out of level 3		—			—			—
Ending balance, September 30, 2013	$	10,106		$	51,514		$	61,620
The amount of total gains or losses for the period included in earnings attributable to the change in unrealized gains or losses relating to assets still held at the reporting date	$	343		$	399		$	742

There were no transfers into, or out of Level 1, 2 and 3 financial assets during the three months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013.

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The tables below set forth a summary of changes in the fair value of the Company’s Level 3 financial assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013.

	Trading Securities			Trading Securities Sold not yet Purchased			Investment Funds			Total
Beginning balance, January 1, 2014	$	11,535		$	(1,499	)	$	61,197		$	71,233
Total net gains (losses) (realized/unrealized)
Included in earnings		(268	)		(122	)		3,755			3,365
Included in other comprehensive income		—			—			—			—
Purchases		95,020			6,043			47,544			148,607
Sales/Distributions		(96,829	)		(4,422	)		(7,692	)		(108,943	)
Transfers out of level 3		(6,249	)		—			—			(6,249	)
Ending balance, September 30, 2014	$	3,209		$	—		$	104,804		$	108,013
The amount of total gains or losses for the period included in earnings attributable to the change in unrealized gains or losses relating to assets still held at the reporting date	$	311		$	—		$	4,190		$	4,501

	Trading Securities			Investment Funds			Total
Beginning balance, January 1, 2013	$	2,615		$	17,600		$	20,215
Total net gains (losses) (realized/unrealized)
Included in earnings		3,050			2,556			5,606
Included in other comprehensive income		—			—			—
Purchases		391,131			31,500			422,631
Sales/Distributions		(385,524	)		(142	)		(385,666	)
Transfers out of level 3		(1,166	)		—			(1,166	)
Ending balance, September 30, 2013	$	10,106		$	51,514		$	61,620
The amount of total gains or losses for the period included in earnings attributable to the change in unrealized gains or losses relating to assets still held at the reporting date	$	2,191		$	2,556		$	4,747

There were no transfers of securities into, or out of, Level 2 financial assets during the nine months ended September 30, 2014. Two transfers were made out of Level 3 and into Level 1 during the nine months ended September 30, 2014 for two equity securities that were each previously a non-public equity security and during the period became publicly traded.

There were no transfers of securities into, or out of, Level 2 financial assets during the nine months ended September 30, 2013. One transfer was made out of Level 3 and into Level 1 during the nine months ended September 30, 2013 for an equity security that was previously a non-public equity security and during the period became publicly traded.

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Gains and losses from Level 3 financial assets that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis, included in earnings for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, are reported in the following line descriptions on the Company’s statements of operations:

	Three Months Ended September 30,					Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2014			2013		2014			2013
Total gains and losses included in earnings for the period:
Institutional brokerage	$	(4	)	$	496	$	(1	)	$	983
Net investment income		(489	)		717		3,366			4,623
Change in unrealized gains or losses relating to assets still held at the end of the respective period:
Institutional brokerage	$	9		$	25	$	(20	)	$	153
Net investment income		(483	)		717		4,521			4,594

Financial Instruments Held for Investment—Designated as Trading

As of September 30, 2014, and during the year ended December 31, 2013, the Company had certain investments in marketable equity securities held by other than its broker-dealer subsidiary that were classified as trading securities. In addition, as of September 30, 2014, the Company had short positions in U.S. Treasury securities held by other than its broker-dealer subsidiary that were classified as trading securities. These investments are designated as trading based on the Company’s intent at the time of designation. In accordance with ASC 320, “Investments—Debt and Equity Securities” (“ASC 320”), these securities are carried at fair value with resulting realized and unrealized gains and losses reflected as net investment income in the statements of operations. In addition, pursuant to ASC 825, “Financial Instruments” (“ASC 825”), from time-to-time the Company may elect to account for non-public equity securities acquired by other than the Company’s broker-dealer subsidiary as part of its trading portfolio at fair value with resulting realized and unrealized gains and losses reflected as net investment income in the statements of operations. The Company did not make any such fair value elections during the three months ended September 30, 2014, however, during the nine months ended September 30, 2014, the Company elected to account for two non-public equity securities, purchased at a cost of $6,148, at fair value. Net gains and losses on such trading securities as of the dates indicated were as follows:

	Three Months Ended September 30,				Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2014		2013		2014			2013
Net gains recognized on trading securities	$	3,578	$	155	$	11,628		$	1,171
Less: Net (gains) losses recognized on trading securities sold during the period		169		361		(872	)		(262	)
Unrealized gains recognized on trading securities still held at the reporting date	$	3,747	$	516	$	10,756		$	909

As part of the Company’s investing activities, during the three months ended June 30, 2014 the Company entered into one short-sale of a $75,000 face value 7.25% U.S. Treasury security, and during the three months ended March 31, 2014 the Company entered into two short-sales of $100,000 face value each, 4.50% U.S. Treasury securities. These securities mature in May 2016, November 2015 and February 2016, respectively. These positions are included in securities sold but not yet purchased on the Company’s balance sheet as of September 30, 2014. Proceeds from these short-sales, as well as related margin requirements, are held in a collateral account and are included in due from brokers, dealers and clearing organizations in the Company’s balance sheet. Such amounts are not available for withdrawal and are subject to closure of the open short positions. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, the Company incurred $3,668 and $8,428, respectively, of interest expense related to these transactions. The Company is obligated to fund the fixed-rate coupon interest on these securities while the short-positions are outstanding.

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Financial Instruments Held for Investment—Designated as Available-for-Sale

As of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the Company had certain investments in marketable equity securities held by other than the Company’s broker-dealer subsidiary that are classified as available-for-sale securities. These investments are designated as available-for-sale due to the Company’s intent at the time of designation to hold these securities for investment purposes over an extended period. However, these investments are available to be sold should economic conditions warrant such a transaction. In accordance with ASC 320, these securities are carried at fair value with resulting unrealized gains and losses reflected as other comprehensive income or loss. Gross unrealized gains and losses on these securities as of the dates indicated were as follows:

	September 30, 2014
	Cost Basis		Unrealized				Fair Value
			Gains		Losses
Marketable equity securities	$	108	$	55	$	0	$	163

	December 31, 2013
	Cost Basis		Unrealized				Fair Value
			Gains		Losses
Marketable equity securities	$	108	$	48	$	0	$	156

The Company evaluates its portfolio of marketable equity securities for impairment as of each reporting date. For the securities with unrealized losses, the Company will review the underlying cause for the impairments, as well as the severity and duration of the impairments. If the impairment is determined to be other-than-temporary, the Company will recognize an other-than-temporary impairment loss in its statement of operations. The Company did not recognize any other-than-temporary impairment losses during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, and as of September 30, 2014, the Company did not hold any marketable securities that were in an unrealized loss position. During the three months ended September 30, 2013, the Company did not recognize any other-than-temporary impairment losses, however during the nine months ended September 30, 2013, the Company recorded an other-than-temporary impairment charge of $545 related to an investment in a company in the financial services industry. The Company recognized this impairment charge as a result of a change in its intent to hold this investment for a period of time sufficient for a forecasted recovery of its fair value. In this case the change in intent was a result of changes in market conditions during the first quarter of 2013 specific to this investment. The carrying value of this investment subsequent to the impairment was $4,257.

There were no sales of marketable securities during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, or during the three months ended September 30, 2013. During the nine months ended September 30, 2013, the Company received proceeds of $4,225 from sales of marketable equity securities resulting in gross losses of $(32).

Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

The following tables set forth the changes in the Company’s accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) by component for the period indicated along with detail regarding reclassifications from other comprehensive income (loss). All such reclassifications from other comprehensive income (loss) are included in net investment income in the Company’s consolidated statements of operations.

	Three Months Ended September 30,					Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2014			2013		2014		2013
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), beginning balance	$	58		$	147	$	34	$	(1,094	)
Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications		(20	)		883		4		1,615
Amounts reclassified from other comprehensive income		—			—		—		509
Accumulated other comprehensive income, at period end	$	38		$	1,030	$	38	$	1,030

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	Three Months Ended September 30,				Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2014		2013		2014		2013
Reclassifications from other comprehensive income (loss)
Other-than-temporary impairment loss	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	545
Realized gains on sale of securities		—		—		—		(36	)
Total	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	509

Other Investments, at Cost

Other investments consisted of the following as of the dates indicated:

	September 30, 2014		December 31, 2013
Non-public equity securities	$	7,000	$	2,681
Corporate debt investments		—		5,000
	$	7,000	$	7,681

The Company evaluates its non-public equity securities and corporate debt investments, carried at cost, for impairment as of each reporting date. This evaluation includes consideration of the operating performance of the respective companies, their financial condition and their near-term and long-term prospects. Based on its evaluations of these investments, the Company recorded no impairment losses during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013.

During the three months ended September 30, 2014 and the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, there were no sales of non-public equity securities or corporate debt investments carried at cost. During the nine months ended September 30, 2014, the Company received proceeds of $1,428 from the sale of a non-public equity security resulting in a gross gain of $1,176. During the nine months ended September 30, 2014, the Company received $5,000 reflecting the full repayment at its maturity of a corporate debt investment. In addition, during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, a non-public equity security carried at cost with a basis of $428 became publicly traded during the period. The Company designated this security as trading at the time it became publicly traded. During the nine months ended September 30, 2013, the Company received $317 from the maturity of a note receivable that was carried at cost. In addition, during the nine months ended September 30, 2013, a non-public equity security carried at cost with a basis of $2,390 became publicly traded during the period. The Company designated this security as trading at the time it became publicly traded.

3. Securities Lending:

On March 27, 2014, the Company entered into a Transaction Agreement with Lazard Capital Markets LLC (“LCM”) pursuant to which FBR Capital Markets & Co. (“FBRCM”), the Company’s broker-dealer subsidiary, agreed to purchase LCM’s securities lending business (the “Transaction Agreement”) and on August 4, 2014, the Company completed its purchase of this securities lending business. Pursuant to the terms of the Transaction Agreement, the Company made an initial cash payment of $1,000 at closing and is obligated to make additional payments that are contingent on the performance of the business over the next 18 months. As described below, as of September 30, 2014, the Company has estimated these aggregate contingent payments to be $4,070. The Company will continue to assess the value of this contingent consideration at each reporting date until its obligations are satisfied.

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As a result of this acquisition, the Company has an active securities borrowed and loaned business in which it borrows securities from one party and lends them to another. The securities lending business is included within the Company’s institutional sales, trading and research operations in the Company’s capital markets segment. Securities borrowed and securities loaned are recorded based upon the amount of cash advanced or received. Securities borrowed transactions facilitate the settlement process and require the Company to deposit cash or other collateral with the lender. With respect to securities loaned, the Company receives collateral in the form of cash. The amount of collateral required to be deposited for securities borrowed, or received for securities loaned, is an amount generally in excess of the market value of the applicable securities borrowed or loaned. The Company monitors the market value of the securities borrowed and loaned on a daily basis, with additional collateral obtained, or excess collateral recalled, when deemed appropriate. A substantial portion of the Company’s interest revenue and interest expense results from these activities.

The Company accounts for securities lending transactions in accordance with ASU 2013-01, Balance Sheet (Topic 210): “Clarifying the Scope of Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities,” requiring companies to report disclosures of offsetting assets and liabilities. The Company does not net securities borrowed and securities loaned and these items are presented on a gross basis in the balance sheets. The following table presents the contractual gross and net securities borrowing and lending balances and the related offsetting amount as of September 30, 2014.

	Gross Amounts Recognized		Gross Amounts offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheets(1)		Net Amounts included in the Consolidated Balance Sheets		Amounts not offset in the Balance Sheet but eligible for offsetting upon counterparty default(2)		Net amounts
Securities borrowed	$	578,399	$	—	$	578,399	$	578,399	$	—
Securities loaned	$	581,003	$	—	$	581,003	$	581,003	$	—

(1) Includes financial instruments subject to enforceable master netting provisions that are permitted to be offset to the extent an event of default has occurred.

(2) Includes the amount of cash collateral held/posted.

The Company accounted for its acquisition of LCM’s securities lending business in accordance with ASC 805, “Business Combinations” (“ASC 805”), using the acquisition method of accounting which requires, among other things, that assets acquired and liabilities assumed be recognized at their estimated fair values as of the acquisition date. The Company’s estimate of contingent consideration and estimates of fair value included in the financial statements, in conformity with ASC 820, represent the Company’s best estimates and valuations. These estimates and underlying assumptions are inherently subject to significant uncertainties and contingencies beyond the control of the Company. Accordingly, the Company cannot provide assurance that the estimates, assumptions, and values reflected in its valuations will be realized, and actual results could vary materially. The table below summarizes the preliminary estimates of contingent consideration, and the fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the acquisition date.

Purchase Price:
Cash paid	$	1,000
Estimated contingent consideration		4,070
Total	$	5,070
Fair Value of Assets Acquired:
Securities borrowed	$	583,923
Due from brokers, dealers and clearing organizations		185
Total	$	584,108
Fair Value of Liabilities Assumed:
Securities loaned	$	584,108
Purchase price to be allocated to goodwill and intangible assets	$	5,070

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The goodwill and intangible asset balances are included in the Company’s capital markets segment and this entire balance is expected to be deductible for tax purposes. The Company is in the process of completing its intangible asset appraisals related to this acquisition. In accordance with ASC 805, if additional information is obtained about these assets within the measurement period (not to exceed one year from the date of acquisition), including finalization of asset appraisals, the Company will refine its estimates of fair value to allocate the purchase price more accurately.

4. Income Taxes:

During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, the Company recorded a tax benefit of $193 and a tax provision of $5,211, respectively. The Company’s quarterly tax provision is determined pursuant to ASC 740, “Income Taxes” (“ASC 740”), which requires using an estimated annual effective rate based on forecasted taxable income for the full year. The Company’s effective tax rates for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 were (5.8)% and 24.5%, respectively. The Company’s 2014 tax rate differed from statutory tax rates primarily due to capital loss carryforwards subject to a valuation allowance that are projected to be utilized during the year. As a result of the valuation allowance release discussed in more detail below, during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, the Company recorded an income tax provision of $361 and an income tax benefit of $23,880, respectively. The Company’s effective tax rates for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 were 11.5% and (44.5)%, respectively. These tax rates differed from statutory tax rates primarily due to the effects of the valuation allowance reversal.

During the three months ended June 30, 2013, the Company released a significant component of its valuation allowance against its net deferred tax assets since, based on the application of the criteria in ASC 740, it concluded that it was more likely than not that the benefits of these assets would be realized in the future. Following the criteria in ASC 740, the Company reviews this valuation allowance on a quarterly basis assessing the positive and negative evidence to determine if it is more likely than not that some or all of the deferred tax assets will be realized. The Company’s operating results since June 30, 2013 have provided additional positive evidence in support of the valuation allowance release. As of June 30, 2013 and subsequently, as described below, the Company’s valuation allowance for its deferred tax assets relates to capital loss carryforwards and net unrealized losses on investments. Realization of the Company’s deferred tax assets not subject to a valuation allowance is dependent on the Company’s prospective operating performance and its ability to generate positive operating results.

At December 31, 2013, the Company’s net deferred tax assets totaled $49,165 and were partially offset by a valuation allowance of $18,272. This valuation allowance related to capital loss carryforwards and net unrealized losses on investments and was determined based on the Company’s application of the guidance in ASC 740 and its conclusion that it was more likely than not that the benefits of these assets would not be realized in the future. Based on its assessment as of September 30, 2014, the Company determined that a valuation allowance related to its capital loss carryforwards and net unrealized losses on investments continued to be appropriate. As of September 30, 2014, these deferred tax assets and related valuation allowance totaled approximately $14,100. Recognition of these deferred tax assets will be dependent on the Company’s ability to generate capital gains.

5. Net Capital Requirements:

FBRCM is registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and is a member of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. (“FINRA”). As such, it is subject to the minimum net capital requirements promulgated by the SEC. As of September 30, 2014, FBRCM had net capital of $63,096 which was $58,440 in excess of its required net capital of $4,656.

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6. Earnings Per Share:

Basic earnings per share includes no dilution and is computed by dividing net income or loss available to common shareholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted earnings per share includes the impact of dilutive securities such as stock options, unvested shares of restricted stock and restricted stock units (“RSUs”), all of which are subject to forfeiture. The following table presents the computations of basic and diluted earnings per share for the periods indicated:

	Three Months Ended September 30, 2014				Three Months Ended September 30, 2013
	Basic		Diluted		Basic		Diluted
Weighted average shares outstanding:
Common stock (in thousands)		10,171		10,171		12,137		12,137
Stock options, unvested restricted stock and unvested RSUs (in thousands)		—		1,248		—		1,198
Weighted average common and common equivalent shares outstanding (in thousands)		10,171		11,419		12,137		13,335
Net income applicable to common stock	$	3,501	$	3,501	$	6,411	$	6,411
Net income per common share	$	0.34	$	0.31	$	0.53	$	0.48

	Nine Months Ended September 30, 2014				Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013
	Basic		Diluted		Basic		Diluted
Weighted average shares outstanding:
Common stock (in thousands)		10,642		10,642		12,180		12,180
Stock options, unvested restricted stock and unvested RSUs (in thousands)		—		1,156		—		977
Weighted average common and common equivalent shares outstanding (in thousands)		10,642		11,798		12,180		13,157
Net income applicable to common stock	$	16,087	$	16,087	$	84,313	$	84,313
Net income per common share	$	1.51	$	1.36	$	6.92	$	6.41

The following table presents the number of anti-dilutive stock options, unvested restricted stock and unvested RSUs for the periods indicated (in thousands):

	Three Months Ended September 30,				Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2014		2013		2014		2013
Stock options—employees and directors		694		776		720		855
Stock options—non-employee		26		196		27		216
Restricted stock, unvested		9		8		10		9
RSUs, unvested		1,048		977		1,113		1,097
		1,777		1,957		1,870		2,177

7. Commitments and Contingencies:

Litigation

As of September 30, 2014, the Company was neither a defendant nor plaintiff in any lawsuits or arbitrations nor involved in any governmental or self-regulatory organization matters that are expected to have a material adverse effect on its financial condition, results of operations or liquidity. The Company has been named as a

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defendant in a small number of civil lawsuits relating to its various businesses. In addition, the Company is subject to various reviews, examinations, investigations and other inquiries by governmental agencies and self regulatory organizations. There can be no assurance that these matters individually or in aggregate will not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial condition, results of operations, or liquidity in a future period. However, based on management’s review with counsel, resolution of these matters is not expected to have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial condition, results of operations or liquidity.

Many aspects of the Company’s business involve substantial risks of liability and litigation. Underwriters, broker-dealers and investment advisers are exposed to liability under Federal and state securities laws, other Federal and state laws and court decisions, including decisions with respect to underwriters’ liability and limitations on indemnification, as well as with respect to the handling of customer accounts. For example, underwriters may be held liable for material misstatements or omissions of fact in a prospectus used in connection with the securities being offered and broker-dealers may be held liable for statements made by their securities analysts or other personnel. In the past, FBRCM has been named as a defendant in a small number of securities claims involving investment banking clients of FBRCM as a result of FBRCM’s role as an underwriter. In these cases, the underwriting agreement provides, subject to certain conditions, that the investment banking client is required to indemnify FBRCM against certain claims or liabilities, including claims or liabilities under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), or contribute to payments which FBRCM is required to make as a result of the litigation. There can be no assurance that such indemnification or contribution will ultimately be available to the Company or that an investment banking client will be able to satisfy its indemnity or contribution obligations when due.

In accordance with applicable accounting guidance, the Company establishes an accrued liability for litigation and regulatory matters when those matters present loss contingencies that are both probable and estimable. In such cases, there may be an exposure to loss in excess of any amounts accrued. When a loss contingency is not both probable and estimable, the Company does not establish an accrued liability. As a litigation or regulatory matter develops, management, in conjunction with counsel, evaluates on an ongoing basis whether such matter presents a loss contingency that is probable and estimable.

In certain circumstances, broker-dealers and asset managers may also be held liable by customers and clients for losses sustained on investments. In recent years, there has been an increasing incidence of litigation and actions by government agencies and self regulatory organizations involving the securities industry, including class actions that seek substantial damages. The Company is also subject to the risk of litigation, including litigation that may be without merit. As the Company intends to actively defend any such litigation, significant legal expenses could be incurred. An adverse resolution of any future litigation against the Company could materially affect its financial condition, operating results and liquidity.

8. Shareholders’ Equity:

Share Repurchases

In August 2014, the Company completed a tender offer to repurchase shares of its common stock. Pursuant to the modified “Dutch auction” tender offer, the Company repurchased 1,201,897 shares of its common stock at a weighted average share price of $28.06 per share for a total cost, including transaction costs, of $33,730. There were no other share repurchases during the three months ended September 30, 2014.

In addition to the shares repurchased pursuant to the tender offer that was completed in August 2014, during the nine months ended September 30, 2014, the Company repurchased 662,012 shares of its common stock in open market or privately negotiated transactions at weighted average share prices of $26.18 per share for a total cost, including transaction costs, of $17,329. As of September 30, 2014, the Company had remaining authority to repurchase 953,654 additional shares.

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During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, the Company repurchased 776,728 shares and 1,492,265 shares, respectively, of its common stock primarily in privately negotiated or open market transactions at weighted average share prices of $26.28 per share and $21.91 per share, respectively, for a total cost, including transaction costs, of $20,416 and $32,700, respectively.

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Under the Company’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan (the “Purchase Plan”), eligible employees may purchase common stock through payroll deductions at a price that is 85% of the lower of the market value of the common stock on the first day of the offering period or the last day of the offering period. In accordance with the provisions of ASC 718, “Compensation—Stock Compensation,” the Company is required to recognize compensation expense relating to shares offered under the Purchase Plan. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, the Company recognized compensation expense of $32 and $220, respectively. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, the Company recognized compensation expense of $29 and $192, respectively.

Stock Compensation Plans

FBR & Co. Amended 2006 Long-Term Incentive Plan (“FBR & Co. Long-Term Incentive Plan”)

Under the FBR & Co. Long-Term Incentive Plan, as amended, the Company may grant options to purchase stock, stock appreciation rights, performance awards, restricted and unrestricted stock and RSUs for up to an aggregate of 7,217,496 shares of common stock, subject to increase under certain provisions of the plan, to eligible participants. Participants include employees, officers and directors of the Company and its subsidiaries. The plan’s termination date is October 22, 2023 unless it is terminated sooner by the Company’s Board of Directors. The FBR & Co. Long-Term Incentive Plan has a term of 10 years and options granted may have an exercise period of up to 10 years. Options may be incentive stock options, as defined by Section 422 of the Internal Revenue Code, or nonqualified stock options.

The Company grants options to purchase stock, restricted shares of common stock and RSUs to employees that vest based on meeting specified service conditions of three to five years and in certain cases achievement of specified market conditions or performance goals. The following table presents compensation expense related to these awards for the periods indicated:

	Three Months Ended September 30,				Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2014		2013		2014			2013
Stock options	$	21	$	96	$	(64	)	$	429
Restricted shares	$	80	$	63	$	216		$	83
RSUs	$	2,373	$	2,025	$	6,581		$	5,536

The following table presents issuance activity related to grants of these awards for the period indicated:

	Three Months Ended September 30, 2014						Nine Months Ended September 30, 2014
	Stock Options		Restricted  Shares		RSUs		Stock Options		Restricted  Shares		RSUs
Stock-based award issuances		—		—		8,000		—		12,218		314,676
Grant date fair value per share	$	—	$	—	$	27.52	$	—	$	26.19	$	24.22

Included in the RSUs granted during the nine months ended September 30, 2014 are 277,405 RSU awards that will vest based on both individual service requirements and the Company’s achievement of specified performance goals. These awards will vest at the following rates based on acheivement of the following performance goals: (1) a 50% rate on December 31, 2016 if the tangible book value of the Company, measured on a per share basis, has increased by an amount equal to a 6% compound annual growth rate over the three-year

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period beginning on January 1, 2014; (2) a 100% rate if the tangible book value of the Company, measured on a per share basis, has increased by an amount equal to a 9% compound annual growth rate over the performance period; and (3) a proportional rate between 50% and 100% in the event the tangible book value of the Company, measured on a per share basis, has increased by an amount between a 6% and a 9% compound annual growth rate over the performance period. In the event the tangible book value of the Company, measured on a per share basis, has not increased by an amount equal to a 6% compound annual growth rate over the performance period, no performance share units will be earned and the award will be forfeited. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, compensation was recognized based on the Company’s assessment that the awards would vest at a 50% rate.

The following table presents the unrecognized compensation related to unvested options to purchase stock, restricted shares of common stock, and RSUs and the weighted average vesting period in which the expense will be recognized:

	As of September 30, 2014
	Stock Options		Restricted Shares		RSUs
Unrecognized compensation	$	27	$	216	$	13,874
Unvested awards		36,418		12,218		1,991,406
Weighted average vesting period		0.33 years		0.67 years		1.36 years

In addition, as part of the Company’s satisfaction of incentive compensation earned for past service under the Company’s variable compensation programs, employees may receive RSUs in lieu of cash payments. These RSUs are issued to an irrevocable trust for the benefit of the employees and are not returnable to the Company. In settlement of such accrued incentive compensation, for the nine months ended September 30, 2014, the Company granted 294,843 of such RSUs with an aggregate fair value upon grant date of $7,317. For the nine months ended September 30, 2013, the Company granted 127,978 comparable RSUs with an aggregate fair value upon grant date of $2,099.

9. Related Party Transactions:

Professional Services Agreement

Under a professional services agreement with Crestview Partners, L.P., the Company agreed to pay Crestview Advisors, L.L.C. a $1,000 annual strategic advisory fee plus reimbursement of reasonable out-of-pocket expenses as long as Crestview continued to own at least 50% of the shares purchased by certain Crestview affiliates in the Company’s 2006 private offering. During the fourth quarter of 2013, the Company repurchased 736,781 shares from Crestview, representing its remaining shares of the Company’s common stock. Accordingly, subsequent to these share repurchases the Company no longer has any obligations under the professional services agreement with Crestview. In June 2013, Crestview elected to receive a portion of the management fee in options to purchase shares of the Company’s common stock as allowed for under the agreement. Based on Crestview’s election, the Company issued 32,432 options to Crestview Advisors, L.L.C. valued at $270. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, the Company recognized $250 and $750, respectively, of expense associated with this agreement.

Other

During the three months ended September 30, 2013, Crestview exercised options to purchase 54,369 shares of the Company’s common stock at an average exercise price of $15.85 per share and an aggregate cost of $862. Subsequently, in September 2013, the Company repurchased those 54,369 shares and 670,631 other shares from Crestview at $26.25 per share and a total cost of $19,031.

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10. Discontinued Operations:

The Company completed the sale of the FBR Funds, a family of mutual funds, in October 2012. Subsequent to the sale closing, the Company has had no continuing involvement in the management of these funds. As a result of this sale transaction, the Company has reported the results of its asset management operations as discontinued operations.

In accordance with the asset sale agreement, the Company received an initial payment upon closing in October 2012 and a subsequent payment upon the first anniversary of closing in October 2013, in each case based on a percentage of assets under management for the applicable funds. Additionally, the gain recorded on the asset sale in 2012 included an estimate of the contingent payment to be received in 2013. The Company valued this contingent payment at each reporting date during 2013, through the first anniversary of the closing in October 2013. These valuations were based on the Company’s consideration of various factors outside of its control that could have had a significant effect on the value of prospective assets under management. For example, uncertainties related to fund performance, market conditions as well as investor demand for equity mutual funds. Other considerations included the Company’s historical asset levels and potential asset attrition as a result of the sale transaction.

The Company’s net income from discontinued operations during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 reflects the estimated change in value during the periods of the contingent payment that was due from this sale and recorded as a receivable at December 31, 2012. The increase in value during 2013 was due primarily to market appreciation of the funds during the period subsequent to the sale. The tax provision recognized in 2013 related primarily to state taxes on income that could not be offset by either net operating loss or capital loss carryforwards. Based on the Company’s receipt of the applicable contingent sale proceeds during the fourth quarter of 2013, there are no comparable discontinued operation results in 2014.

The results related to our asset management operations reflected in the consolidated statement of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, are presented in the following table.

	Three Months Ended			Nine Months Ended
	September 30, 2013			September 30, 2013
Revenues	$	—		$	—
Gain on sale of assets, net		3,800			7,229
Expenses		(20	)		201
Income from discontinued operations before income taxes		3,820			7,028
Income tax provision		198			284
Income from discontinued operations, net of taxes	$	3,622		$	6,744

11. Segment Information:

The Company considers its capital markets and principal investing operations to be separate reportable segments. The capital markets segment includes the Company’s investment banking and institutional brokerage operations. These businesses operate as a single integrated unit to deliver capital raising, advisory and sales and trading services to corporate and institutional clients. Principal investing includes investments in investment funds, merchant banking and other equity investments, and corporate debt investments.

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The Company has developed systems and methodologies to allocate overhead costs to its business units and, accordingly, presents segment information consistent with internal management reporting. Revenue generating transactions between the individual segments are included in the net revenue and pre-tax income (loss) of each segment. The following tables illustrate the financial information for the Company’s segments for the periods indicated:

	Three Months Ended
	September 30, 2014							September 30, 2013
	Capital Markets		Principal Investing			Total		Capital Markets		Principal Investing			Total
Revenues:
Investment banking	$	29,289	$	—		$	29,289	$	19,614	$	—		$	19,614
Institutional brokerage		11,946		—			11,946		13,194		—			13,194
Net investment income		—		3,075			3,075		—		650			650
Interest		4,857		4			4,861		148		186			334
Dividends and other		131		95			226		88		176			264
Total revenues		46,223		3,174			49,397		33,044		1,012			34,056
Interest expense		3,632		3,668			7,300		—		—			—
Revenues, net of interest		42,591		(494	)		42,097		33,044		1,012			34,056
Operating Expenses:
Variable		13,627		(413	)		13,214		6,633		(46	)		6,587
Fixed		25,043		532			25,575		23,902		417			24,319
Total		38,670		119			38,789		30,535		371			30,906
Pre-tax income (loss)	$	3,921	$	(613	)	$	3,308	$	2,509	$	641		$	3,150
Compensation and benefits:
Variable	$	8,617	$	(416	)	$	8,201	$	4,717	$	(48	)	$	4,669
Fixed		15,192		378			15,570		13,074		249			13,323
Total	$	23,809	$	(38	)	$	23,771	$	17,791	$	201		$	17,992
	Nine Months Ended
	September 30, 2014							September 30, 2013
	Capital Markets		Principal Investing			Total		Capital Markets		Principal Investing			Total
Revenues:
Investment banking	$	101,712	$	—		$	101,712	$	172,941	$	—		$	172,941
Institutional brokerage		41,680		—			41,680		40,021		—			40,021
Net investment income		—		16,000			16,000		—		3,957			3,957
Interest		5,293		122			5,415		917		573			1,490
Dividends and other		428		378			806		287		528			815
Total revenues		149,113		16,500			165,613		214,166		5,058			219,224
Interest expense		3,632		8,428			12,060		—		—			—
Revenues, net of interest		145,481		8,072			153,553		214,166		5,058			219,224
Operating Expenses:
Variable		54,311		945			55,256		93,412		713			94,125
Fixed		75,044		1,955			76,999		70,279		1,131			71,410
Total		129,355		2,900			132,255		163,691		1,844			165,535
Pre-tax income	$	16,126	$	5,172		$	21,298	$	50,475	$	3,214		$	53,689
Compensation and benefits:
Variable	$	40,738	$	936		$	41,674	$	82,504	$	708		$	83,212
Fixed		44,380		1,087			45,467		38,376		737			39,113
Total	$	85,118	$	2,023		$	87,141	$	120,880	$	1,445		$	122,325

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The total assets of the Company’s capital markets segment increased to $830,096 as of September 30, 2014 from $349,082 as of June 30, 2014 and from $308,870 as of December 31, 2013. The increase in these total assets during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 was due primarily to the purchase of a securities lending business resulting in an increase in securities borrowed, an asset, of $578,399 which was offset by securities loaned, a liability, of $581,003 (see Note 3, “Securities Lending”).

The total assets of the Company’s principal investing segment increased to $426,310 as of September 30, 2014 from $397,039 as of June 30, 2014 and $101,702 as of December 31, 2013. The increase in these total assets was a result of investing activities during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, in particular, the Company completed one short-sale of $75,000 face value, 7.25% U.S. Treasury security during the three months ended June 30, 2014, and two short-sales of $100,000 face value each, 4.50% U.S. Treasury securities during the three months ended March 31, 2014.

12. Recent Accounting Pronouncements:

In July 2013, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2013-11, Income Taxes (Topic 740), “Presentation of an Unrecognized Tax Benefit When a Net Operating Loss Carry-forward, a Similar Tax Loss, or a Tax Credit Carry-forward Exists.” This standard requires the netting of unrecognized tax benefits against a deferred tax asset for a loss or other carry-forward that would apply in settlement of the uncertain tax positions. Under the new standard, unrecognized tax benefits will be netted against all available same- jurisdiction loss or other tax carry-forward that would be utilized, rather than only against carry-forwards that are created by the unrecognized tax benefits. This standard is effective for the Company beginning on January 1, 2014. The Company’s adoption of this guidance did not have a significant effect on its disclosures, financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers” (ASU 2014-09), which supersedes nearly all existing revenue recognition guidance under U.S. GAAP. The core principle of ASU 2014-09 is to recognize revenues when promised goods or services are transferred to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which an entity expects to be entitled for those goods or services. ASU 2014-09 defines a five step process to achieve this core principle and, in doing so, more judgment and estimates may be required within the revenue recognition process than are required under existing U.S. GAAP. The standard is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2016, and interim periods therein, using either of the following transition methods: (i) a full retrospective approach reflecting the application of the standard in each prior reporting period with the option to elect certain practical expedients, or (ii) a retrospective approach with the cumulative effect of initially adopting ASU 2014-09 recognized at the date of adoption (which includes additional footnote disclosures). The Company is currently evaluating the impact of its pending adoption of ASU 2014-09 on its consolidated financial statements and has not yet determined the method by which it will adopt the standard in 2017.

13. Subsequent Events:

The Company has evaluated and determined that no events or transactions occurred after September 30, 2014 that would require recognition or disclosure in these financial statements.

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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 FBR & Co. and its subsidiaries (collectively, “FBR”, “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 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 fiscal year ended December 31, 2013.

The discussion of the Company’s consolidated financial condition and results of operations below may contain forward-looking statements. These statements, which reflect management’s beliefs and expectations, are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially. For a discussion of the risks and uncertainties that may affect the Company’s future results, please see “Forward-Looking Statements” immediately preceding Part I of, and other items throughout, the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013. Please also see “Risk Factors” in Part I, Item 1A of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013.

Business Environment

In the first nine months of 2014, U.S. equity markets were up slightly following very strong performance for the full year 2013. Equity capital markets activity was quite strong for the majority of this period as a result of a higher number of issuers seeking capital events and healthy levels of risk tolerance on the part of investors supported by low volatility. During the first nine months of 2014 there were 177 IPOs completed in the U.S., an increase of more than 26% compared to the first nine months of 2013. Total domestic equity issuance was $160.6 billion, compared to $163.4 billion in the first nine months of last year.

Overall, competition in our business remains intense. Large banks continue to tie lending activity to capital markets mandates and electronic or high-frequency trading continues to capture a significant share of trading volume. Both of these dynamics put pressure on high-touch, idea-driven firms like FBR. Institutional investors continue to narrow the list of broker-dealers with whom they maintain trading relationships, leading to consolidation of smaller firms and to the need for mid-size firms to work intensely to demonstrate relevance through quality and scale of research offerings in order to grow relationships.

While capital markets conditions remain generally favorable, volatility has returned to the equity and high- yield markets as a combination of falling oil prices, a strengthening dollar and the conclusion of quantitative easing have caused investors to reevaluate their near-term expectation for growth and interest rates. Over the last 18 months, investors have been increasingly focused on higher risk assets due to strong market performance and in order to achieve targeted investment returns. This move toward risk continues to be underpinned by the accommodating stance of the Federal Reserve. While the Federal Reserve has ended its bond purchase programs, the market continues to benefit from historically low interest rates. Ultimately, increased volatility will for some period reduce capital markets activity even as trading volumes benefit from more rapid price changes of securities.

Executive Summary

For the third quarter of 2014 our revenues, net of interest expense, were $42.1 million, our pre-tax income was $3.3 million and our net income was $3.5 million. This compares to third quarter 2013 revenues of $34.1 million, pre-tax income from continuing operations of $3.2 million, and net income from continuing operations of $2.8 million. Our third quarter 2013 net income was $6.4 million and included $3.6 million of net income from discontinued operations. There were no comparable discontinued operations results in 2014.

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The increase in our pre-tax income in the third quarter of 2014 compared to 2013 was due to the net effects of an increase in pre-tax income from capital markets, partially offset by a decrease in pre-tax income from principal investments. In capital markets, our investment banking revenues during the third quarter of 2014 increased to $29.3 million from $19.6 million in 2013 while our institutional brokerage revenues decreased to $11.9 million in the third quarter of 2014 from $13.2 million in 2013. In principal investments, our net revenues were $(0.5) million in the third quarter of 2014 compared to $1.0 million in the third quarter of 2013. Regarding expenses, our non-compensation fixed expenses were $10.0 million in the third quarter of 2014 compared to $11.0 million in 2013. Our compensation and benefits expense as a percentage of net revenues was 56% in the third quarter of 2014 compared to 53% in the third quarter of 2013.

For the nine months ended September 30, 2014, our revenues, net of interest expense, were $153.6 million, our pre-tax income was $21.3 million and our net income was $16.1 million compared to revenues of $219.2 million, pre-tax income from continuing operations of $53.7 million, and net income from continuing operations, reflecting a $23.9 million income tax benefit, of $77.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013. In addition, for the nine months ended September 30, 2013, our income from discontinued operations, net of taxes, was $6.7 million. There were no comparable discontinued operations results in 2014.

The difference in our net income during the nine months ended September 30, 2014 compared to 2013 is primarily due to both the $23.9 million income tax benefit recognized in 2013 as well the net effects of a decrease in capital markets revenues partially offset by an increase in revenues from principal investments. The $23.9 million tax benefit recognized in 2013 reflects the reversal of a significant component of the valuation allowance that had been recorded against the Company’s deferred tax assets as well as the utilization during 2013 of net operating loss carryforwards against 2013 projected taxable income. The valuation allowance reversal was recognized based on management’s consideration of various factors, including the Company’s improved operating performance, its cumulative operating results over the prior twelve quarters and the outlook regarding the Company’s prospective operating performance.

Regarding the decrease in capital markets revenues, our investment banking revenues during the first nine months of 2014 of $101.7 million compares to $172.9 million in 2013. The reduction in investment banking revenues in 2014 reflects the differences in the nature and size of the capital raising transactions completed in these periods. Our institutional brokerage revenues were $41.7 million in the first nine months of 2014 compared to $40.0 million in 2013. In principal investments, our net revenues were $8.1 million in the first nine months of 2014 compared to $5.1 million in the first nine months of 2013. Regarding expenses, our non-compensation fixed expenses were $31.5 million in the first nine months of 2014 compared to $32.3 million in 2013. Our compensation and benefits expense as a percentage of net revenues was 57% in the first nine months of 2014 compared to 56% in the first nine months of 2013.

The following is an analysis of our operating results by segment for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013.

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Capital Markets

Our capital markets segment includes investment banking and institutional brokerage. These business units operate as a single integrated segment to deliver capital raising, advisory and sales and trading services to corporate and institutional clients. Our investment banking and institutional brokerage businesses are focused on the consumer, diversified industrials, energy and natural resources, financial institutions, healthcare, insurance, real estate, and technology, media and telecommunications sectors. By their nature, our capital markets business activities are highly competitive and are subject to market conditions, as well as to the conditions affecting the companies and markets in our areas of focus. As a result, our capital markets revenues and profits are subject to significant volatility from period to period. The following tables provide a summary of our results within the capital markets segment (dollars in thousands).

	Three Months Ended September 30,
	2014		2013
Revenues:
Investment banking	$	29,289	$	19,614
Institutional brokerage		11,946		13,194
Interest		4,857		148
Dividends and other		131		88
Total revenues		46,223		33,044
Interest expense		3,632		—
Revenues, net of interest expense		42,591		33,044
Operating Expenses:
Variable		13,627		6,633
Fixed		25,043		23,902
Total(1)		38,670		30,535
Pre-tax income	$	3,921	$	2,509

(1) For the three months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, total operating expenses includes the allocation of corporate overhead costs of $5,558 and $5,959, respectively.

The pre-tax income from our capital markets segment increased to $3.9 million for the third quarter of 2014 from $2.5 million for the third quarter of 2013. The increase in our pre-tax income is primarily attributable to a $9.7 million increase in investment banking revenues in 2014 compared to 2013. The impact of the increased revenues was offset partially by a $7.0 million increase in variable expenses. Specifically, variable expenses, including $8.6 million of variable compensation, increased to $13.6 million in 2014 from $6.6 million in 2013 as a result of both the increase in revenues and higher investment banking transaction costs. Our total compensation and benefits costs as a percentage of net revenues in this segment was 55.9% in 2014 compared to 53.8% in 2013. Fixed expenses increased $1.1 million, or 4.8%, in 2014 as a result of an increase in our average headcount in the third quarter of 2014 compared to 2013.

Investment banking revenues increased $9.7 million to $29.3 million during the third quarter of 2014 from $19.6 million in the third quarter of 2013. Our third quarter 2014 investment banking revenues were generated from 13 client transactions representing $3.0 billion in transaction value and included 10 capital raising transactions and three advisory assignments. Included in those transactions and representing $24.3 million of our capital raising revenue were two sole-managed institutional private placements. In comparison, our third quarter 2013 investment banking revenues were generated from 14 client engagements across the industry groups that we cover and included 12 capital raising transactions and two advisory assignments.

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On August 4, 2014, the Company completed the purchase of a securities lending business. Pursuant to the terms of the transaction agreement related to this acquisition, the Company made an initial cash payment of $1 million at closing and is obligated to make additional payments that are contingent on the performance of the business over the next 18 months. As of September 30, 2014, the Company has estimated these aggregate contingent payments to be $4.1 million.

As a result of this acquisition, the Company has an active securities borrowed and loaned business in which it borrows securities from one party and lends them to another. The securities lending business is included with the Company’s institutional sales, trading and research operations in the Company’s capital markets segment. Securities borrowed and securities loaned are recorded based upon the amount of cash advanced or received. Securities borrowed transactions facilitate the settlement process and require the Company to deposit cash or other collateral with the lender. With respect to securities loaned, the Company receives collateral in the form of cash. The amount of collateral required to be deposited for securities borrowed, or received for securities loaned, is an amount generally in excess of the market value of the applicable securities borrowed or loaned. The Company monitors the market value of the securities borrowed and loaned on a daily basis, with additional collateral obtained, or excess collateral recalled, when deemed appropriate. In the third quarter of 2014, we generated net revenue of $1.1 million from securities lending.

The following table provides detail regarding the components of our institutional brokerage revenues (dollars in thousands).

	Three Months Ended September 30,
	2014		2013
Agency commissions	$	6,918	$	6,530
Principal transactions		4,214		5,984
Commissions for equity research		814		680
Total	$	11,946	$	13,194

Our institutional brokerage revenues decreased $1.3 million to $11.9 million for the third quarter of 2014 from $13.2 million for the third quarter of 2013. The decrease in revenue in 2014 reflects reduced revenues from our convertibles and credit desks due primarily to market conditions during the period, partially offset by an increase in revenue from equity trading (dollars in thousands).

	Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2014		2013
Revenues:
Investment banking	$	101,712	$	172,941
Institutional brokerage		41,680		40,021
Interest		5,293		917
Dividends and other		428		287
Total revenues		149,113		214,166
Interest expense		3,632		—
Revenues, net of interest expense		145,481		214,166
Operating Expenses:
Variable		54,311		93,412
Fixed		75,044		70,279
Total(1)		129,355		163,691
Pre-tax income	$	16,126	$	50,475

(1) For the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, total operating expenses includes the allocation of corporate overhead costs of $17,097 and $18,818, respectively.

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The pre-tax income from our capital markets segment decreased to $16.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 from $50.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013. The decrease in our pre-tax results is primarily attributable to a $71.2 million decrease in investment banking revenues in 2014 compared to 2013. The impact of the decreased revenues was offset partially by a $39.1 million decrease in variable expenses. Specifically, variable expenses, including $40.7 million of variable compensation, decreased to $54.3 million in 2014 from $93.4 million in 2013 as a result of the decrease in revenues. Our total compensation as a percentage of net revenues in this segment was 58.5% in 2014 compared to 56.4% in 2013. Fixed expenses increased $4.8 million, or 6.8%, in 2014 as a result of an increase in fixed compensation due to an increase in our average headcount during the first nine months of 2014 compared to 2013.

Investment banking revenues decreased $71.2 million to $101.7 million during the first nine months of 2014 from $172.9 million during 2013. Our investment banking revenues in 2014 were generated from 44 client transactions representing $9.8 billion in transaction value. Included in those transactions and representing $83.2 million of our capital raising revenue were seven sole-managed institutional private placements. Our investment banking revenues in 2013 were generated from 48 client transactions with contributions from each of the Company’s industry groups. Included in those transactions and representing $120.7 million of our capital raising revenue were five sole-managed institutional private placements. One of these private placements, representing $38.3 million of that revenue, was executed in the second quarter of 2012; however, the issuer did not receive the required regulatory approvals necessary for us to recognize this revenue until the first quarter of 2013.

The following table provides detail regarding the components of our institutional brokerage revenues (dollars in thousands).

	Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2014		2013
Agency commissions	$	21,603	$	21,466
Principal transactions		17,430		16,643
Commissions for equity research		2,647		1,912
Total	$	41,680	$	40,021

Our institutional brokerage revenues increased $1.7 million to $41.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 from $40.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013. The increase in revenue in 2014 reflects the impact of the fourth quarter 2013 group hire of 32 institutional brokerage sales, trading and research professionals on our brokerage activities in 2014 as well as our continued investment in research.

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Principal Investing

As of September 30, 2014, our principal investing activity consists of investments in non-registered investment funds, marketable equity securities, non-public equity securities, corporate debt investments and short-sales of U.S. Treasury securities. The following tables provide a summary of our results within the principal investing segment (dollars in thousands):

	Three Months Ended September 30,
	2014			2013
Revenues:
Net investment income	$	3,075		$	650
Interest		4			186
Dividends and other		95			176
Total revenues		3,174			1,012
Interest expense		3,668			—
Revenues, net of interest expense		(494	)		1,012
Operating Expenses:
Variable		(413	)		(46	)
Fixed		532			417
Total(1)		119			371
Pre-tax (loss) income	$	(613	)	$	641

(1) For the three months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, total operating expenses includes the allocation of corporate overhead costs of $108 and $115, respectively.

Our principal investing segment had a pre-tax loss of $(0.6) million in the third quarter of 2014 compared to pre-tax income of $0.6 million in 2013. The decrease in our pre-tax income was due to decreased revenues net of interest expense in 2014 compared to 2013 as a result of market depreciation in the third quarter of 2014. Net investment income for the third quarter of 2014 includes $3.4 million of unrealized gains from short-sales of U.S. Treasury securities, $0.2 million of net realized and unrealized losses from various investment positions, $0.1 million of net realized and unrealized losses from investment funds, and dividend and interest income of $0.1 million. These 2014 revenues were offset by $3.7 million of interest expense related to the short-sales of U.S. Treasury securities. Our 2013 net investment income includes $0.4 million of net unrealized gains from investment funds and $0.2 million of net realized and unrealized gains from trading securities held for investment purposes (dollars in thousands).

	Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2014		2013
Revenues:
Net investment income	$	16,000	$	3,957
Interest		122		573
Dividends and other		378		528
Total revenues		16,500		5,058
Interest expense		8,428		—
Revenues, net of interest expense		8,072		5.058
Operating Expenses:
Variable		945		713
Fixed		1,955		1,131
Total(1)		2,900		1,844
Pre-tax income	$	5,172	$	3,214

(1) For the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, total operating expenses includes the allocation of corporate overhead costs of $331 and $364, respectively.

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The pre-tax income from our principal investing segment increased to $5.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 from $3.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013. The increase in our pre-tax income was due to increased net investment income in 2014 compared to 2013 as a result of year-to-date market appreciation in 2014. Net investment income for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 includes $7.4 million of unrealized gains from short-sales of U.S. Treasury securities, $3.7 million of net realized and unrealized gains from investment funds, $4.9 million of net realized and unrealized gains from trading securities held for investment purposes, and dividends and interest income of $0.5 million. These 2014 revenues were partially offset by $8.4 million of interest expense related to the short-sales of U.S. Treasury securities. Our 2013 net investment income includes $2.6 million of net unrealized gains from investment funds, $1.9 million of net realized and unrealized gains from trading securities held for investment purposes, and a $0.5 million impairment loss related to an available-for-sale investment security.

Investments

The total value of our principal investments was $120.4 million as of September 30, 2014. Of this total, $104.8 million was held in non-registered investment funds that primarily invest in fixed income securities, $8.6 million was held in marketable and non-public equity securities and warrants, at fair value, and $7.0 million was held in non-public investments recorded at cost. The following table provides additional detail regarding our principal investments as of September 30, 2014 (dollars in thousands):

	Carrying Value/ Fair Value
Investments, at fair value:
Investment funds, at fair value	$	104,804
Marketable and non-public equity securities and warrants, at fair value		8,550
Total	$	113,354
Investments, at cost:
Non-public equity securities		7,000
Total investments	$	120,354

In addition to these assets, during the first nine months of 2014, as part of the Company’s investing activities, the Company entered into two short-sales of $100 million face value each, 4.50% U.S. Treasury securities and one short-sale of a $75 million face value, 7.25% U.S. Treasury security. These positions are included in securities sold but not yet purchased on the Company’s balance sheet as of September 30, 2014. These three securities mature in November 2015, February 2016 and May 2016, respectively. Proceeds from these short-sales, as well as related margin requirements, are held in a collateral account and are included in due from brokers, dealers and clearing organizations on the Company’s balance sheet at September 30, 2014. The Company is obligated to fund the fixed-rate coupon interest on these securities while the short-positions are outstanding.

As of September 30, 2014, the $104.8 million of investment funds reflected investments in 20 non-registered investment funds that are valued at net asset value (“NAV”) as determined by the fund administrators. The Company classifies these investments within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy as the underlying securities held by these investment companies are primarily corporate and asset-backed fixed income securities and restrictions exist on the redemption of amounts invested by the Company. As a practical expedient, the Company relies on the NAV of these investments as their fair value. The NAVs that have been provided by investees are derived from the fair values of the underlying investments as of the reporting date. Considering the general lack of transparency necessary to conduct an independent assessment of the fair value of the securities underlying each of the NAVs provided by the fund administrators, our quarterly reporting process includes a number of

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assessment processes to assist the Company in the evaluation of the information provided by fund managers and fund administrators. These assessment processes include, but are not limited to regular review and discussion of each fund’s performance with its manager and regular evaluation of performance against applicable benchmarks.

Discontinued Operations

The Company completed the sale of the FBR Funds, a family of mutual funds, in October 2012. Subsequent to the sale closing, the Company has had no continuing involvement in the management of these funds. As a result of this sale transaction, the Company has reported the results of its asset management operations as discontinued operations.

In accordance with the asset sale agreement, the Company received an initial payment upon closing in October 2012 and a subsequent payment upon the first anniversary of closing in October 2013, in each case based on a percentage of assets under management for the applicable funds. Additionally, the gain recorded on the asset sale in 2012 included an estimate of the contingent payment to be received in 2013. The Company valued this contingent payment at each reporting date during 2013, through the first anniversary of the closing in October 2013. These valuations were based on the Company’s consideration of various factors outside of its control that could have had a significant effect on the value of prospective assets under management. For example, uncertainties related to fund performance, market conditions as well as investor demand for equity mutual funds. Other considerations included the Company’s historical asset levels and potential asset attrition as a result of the sale transaction.

The Company’s net income from discontinued operations during the first and second quarters of 2013 reflects the estimated change in value during the periods of the contingent payment that was due from this sale and recorded as a receivable at December 31, 2012. The increase in value during 2013 was due primarily to market appreciation of the funds during the period subsequent to the sale. The tax provision recognized in 2013 related primarily to state taxes on income that could not be offset by either net operating loss or capital loss carryforwards. Based on the Company’s receipt of the applicable contingent sale proceeds during the fourth quarter of 2013, there are no comparable discontinued operations results in 2014.

The results related to our asset management operations reflected in the consolidated statement of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, are presented in the following table (dollars in thousands).

	Three Months Ended September 30, 2013			Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013
Revenues	$	—		$	—
Gain on sale of assets, net		3,800			7,230
Expenses		(20	)		202
Income from discontinued operations before income taxes		3,820			7,028
Income tax provision		198			284
Income from discontinued operations, net of taxes	$	3,622		$	6,744

Results of Operations

Three months ended September 30, 2014 compared to three months ended September 30, 2013

We generated net income of $3.5 million in the third quarter of 2014 compared to $6.4 million in the third quarter of 2013. This decrease in net income was primarily the result a $3.6 million decrease in net income from discontinued operations in the third quarter of 2014 compared to 2013, offset partially by an increase of $0.7 million in net income from continuing operations.

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Pre-tax income in our capital markets segment increased to $3.9 million during the third quarter of 2014 from $2.5 million during the third quarter of 2013. This increase in pre-tax income is due to the increase in investment banking revenues discussed above. We incurred a pre-tax loss in our principal investing segment of $(0.6) million during the third quarter of 2014 compared to pre-tax income of $0.6 million during 2013. Our net income for the third quarter 2013 also includes $3.6 million from discontinued operations while there were no comparable discontinued operations results in 2014.

Revenues, net of Interest Expense

Our revenues, net of interest expense, increased 23.5% to $42.1 million during the third quarter of 2014 from $34.1 million during the third quarter of 2013 due to the changes in revenues and interest expense discussed below.

Capital raising revenues increased 69.4% to $27.1 million in the third quarter of 2014 from $16.0 million in the third quarter of 2013. In the third quarter of 2014, we completed 10 client transactions, including two sole-managed private placements that generated $24.3 million of revenue in the period. In the third quarter of 2013, although we did not execute a large sole-managed private placement during the period, we completed 12 client engagements across all of the industry groups that we cover.

Advisory revenues decreased 38.9% to $2.2 million in the third quarter of 2014 from $3.6 million in the third quarter of 2013. We completed three advisory assignments in the third quarter of 2014 compared to two completed assignments in the third quarter of 2013. The difference in revenues reflects differences in the nature and size of the transactions completed in the respective periods.

Institutional brokerage revenues decreased 9.8% to $11.9 million in the third quarter of 2014 from $13.2 million in the third quarter of 2013. The decrease in revenue in 2014 reflects reduced revenues from our convertibles and credit desks due primarily to market conditions during the period, partially offset by an increase in revenue from equity trading.

Net investment income increased $2.4 million to $3.1 million in the third quarter of 2014 compared to $0.7 million in the third quarter of 2013. Net investment income for the third quarter of 2014 includes $3.4 million of unrealized gains from short-sales of U.S. Treasury securities, $0.2 million of net realized and unrealized losses from various investment positions, and $0.1 million of net realized and unrealized losses from investment funds. These 2014 revenues were offset by $3.7 million of interest expense related to short-sales of U.S. Treasury securities. Our 2013 net investment income includes $0.4 million of net unrealized gains from investment funds and $0.3 million of net realized and unrealized gains from trading securities held for investment purposes.

Interest income increased $4.6 million to $4.9 million in the third quarter of 2014 from $0.3 million in the third quarter of 2013. The increase in interest revenue is due to our purchase of a securities lending business in August 2014. Subsequent to this acquisition, the Company has an active securities borrowed and loaned business in which it borrows securities from one party and lends them to another.

Dividends and other revenues of $0.2 million in the third quarter of 2014 were relatively unchanged compared to the prior year, decreasing slightly from $0.3 million in the third quarter of 2013. These revenues primarily include dividends generated from our investing activities.

During the third quarter of 2014, we incurred total interest expense of $7.3 million, including $3.7 million of interest expense related to two short-sales of $100 million face value each, 4.50% U.S. Treasury securities and one short-sale of a $75 million face value, 7.25% U.S. Treasury security, and $3.6 million related to securities lending. The Company did not incur any interest expense during the third quarter of 2013.

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Non-Interest Expenses

Total non-interest expenses increased 25.6% to $38.8 million in the third quarter of 2014 from $30.9 million in the third quarter of 2013. The increase was caused by the changes in non-interest expenses discussed below.

Compensation and benefits expenses increased 32.2% to $23.8 million in the third quarter of 2014 from $18.0 million in the third quarter of 2013 as a result of a $3.5 million increase in variable compensation. The increase in variable compensation is due to the increase in investment banking revenue in 2014 compared to the prior year. Fixed compensation also increased $2.2 million in 2014 compared to 2013 as a result of a higher average headcount in the third quarter of 2014 compared to the third quarter of 2013. Our compensation and benefits expense as a percentage of net revenues was 56% in the third quarter of 2014 compared to 53% in the third quarter of 2013.

Professional services expenses increased 54.2% to $3.7 million in the third quarter of 2014 from $2.4 million in the third quarter of 2013. This increase is primarily due to an increase in costs associated with investment banking transactions.

Business development expenses increased 40.0% to $2.8 million in the third quarter of 2014 from $2.0 million in the third quarter of 2013. This increase is primarily due to an increase in travel costs related to business promotion and investment banking transactions.

Clearing and brokerage fees increased 33.3% to $1.2 million in the third quarter of 2014 from $0.9 million in the third quarter of 2013. While our third quarter 2014 clearing and brokerage fees are largely consistent with prior 2014 quarters, the increase in these costs compared to the third quarter of 2013 is due primarily to higher volume of trading activity in equity-linked products during the third quarter of 2014, as well as additional fees related to securities lending activities in 2014.

Occupancy and equipment expenses increased 10.7% to $3.1 million in the third quarter of 2014 from $2.8 million in the third quarter of 2013. The increase in occupancy and equipment costs is primarily the result of increased facilities maintenance costs incurred, offset partially by decreases in software related expenses.

Communications expenses increased to $2.9 million in the third quarter of 2014 from $2.6 million in the third quarter of 2013. The increase in these expenses is primarily due an increase in our average headcount in the third quarter of 2014 compared to the third quarter of 2013.

Other operating expenses decreased 31.8% to $1.5 million in the third quarter of 2014 from $2.2 million in the third quarter of 2013. The decrease in these expenses is primarily due to costs incurred for legal and regulatory matters in the third quarter of 2013 for which we did not incur comparable costs in the third quarter of 2014.

We recognized a tax benefit of $0.2 million in the third quarter of 2014 compared to a tax provision of $0.4 million in the third quarter of 2013. Our effective tax rate for the third quarter of 2014 was (5.8)%. This tax rate differed from statutory tax rates primarily due to capital loss carryforwards subject to valuation allowance that are projected to be utilized during the year. The Company’s effective tax rate for the third quarter of 2013 was 11.5%. This tax rate differed from statutory tax rates primarily due to the net operating loss and capital loss carryforwards expected to be utilized in the period and the effects of the valuation allowance reversal recognized in 2013.

During the three months ended June 30, 2013, the Company released a significant component of its valuation allowance against its net deferred tax assets since, based on the application of the criteria in ASC 740, it concluded that it was more likely than not that the benefits of these assets would be realized in the future. Following the criteria in ASC 740, the Company reviews this valuation allowance on a quarterly basis assessing

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the positive and negative evidence to determine if it is more likely than not that some or all of the deferred tax assets will be realized. As of June 30, 2013 and subsequently, as described below, the Company’s valuation allowance for its deferred tax assets relates to capital loss carryforwards and net unrealized losses on investments.

At December 31, 2013, the Company’s net deferred tax assets totaled $49.2 million and were partially offset by a valuation allowance of $18.3 million. This valuation allowance related to capital loss carryforwards and net unrealized losses on investments and was determined based on the Company’s application of the guidance in ASC 740 and its conclusion that it was more likely than not that the benefits of these assets would not be realized in the future. Based on its assessment as of September 30, 2014, the Company determined that a valuation allowance related to its capital loss carryforwards and net unrealized losses on investments continued to be appropriate. As of September 30, 2014, these deferred tax assets and related valuation allowance totaled approximately $14.1 million. Recognition of these deferred tax assets will be dependent on the Company’s ability to generate capital gains.

The Company believes there is potential for volatility in its 2014 effective tax rate from quarter-to-quarter due to the impact of any prospective changes in its forecasted earnings for the year as well as any capital gains generated that result in the use of capital loss carryforwards currently subject to a valuation allowance.

Discontinued Operations

Income from discontinued operations, net of taxes was $3.6 million during third quarter of 2013. For the three months ended September 30, 2013, the Company’s net income from discontinued operations was the result of the change in the estimated value of the Company’s receivable from the sale of the FBR Funds. Based on the Company’s receipt of the contingent sale proceeds receivable during the fourth quarter of 2013, there were no comparable discontinued operations results in 2014.

Nine months ended September 30, 2014 compared to nine months ended September 30, 2013

We recognized net income of $16.1 million in the first nine months of 2014 compared to a net income of $84.3 million in the first nine months of 2013. This decrease in net income was primarily the result of a tax benefit of $23.9 million recognized in 2013 compared to a $5.2 million tax provision in 2014, a $6.7 million decrease in net income from discontinued operations, and a $71.2 million decrease in investment banking revenue in 2014 compared to 2013. The tax benefit recognized in the first nine months of 2013 reflects the reversal of a significant component of the valuation allowance that had been recorded against our deferred tax assets.

The pre-tax income in our capital markets segment decreased to $16.1 million during the first nine months of 2014 from $50.5 million during the first nine months of 2013. This decrease in pre-tax income is due primarily to the decrease in investment banking revenue discussed above. Offsetting this decrease was a $2.0 million increase in pre-tax income from our principal investing segment to $5.2 million in 2014 from $3.2 million in 2013. This increase in pre-tax income from our principal investing segment is due to an increase in net investment income in 2014 compared to 2013 as a result of market appreciation in 2014. Our 2013 net income also includes $6.7 million of net income from discontinued operations while there were no comparable discontinued operations results in 2014.

Revenues, net of Interest Expense

Our revenues, net of interest expense decreased 29.9% to $153.6 million during the first nine months of 2014 from $219.2 million during the first nine months of 2013 due to the changes in revenues and interest expense discussed below.

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Capital raising revenues decreased 41.9% to $95.8 million in the first nine months of 2014 from $164.8 million in the first nine months of 2013. In the first nine months of 2014, we completed 34 client engagements with contributions from each of the Company’s industry groups, including seven sole-managed private placements that generated $83.2 million of our capital raising revenue in the period. In the first nine months of 2013, we completed 38 client engagements with contributions from each of the Company’s industry groups, including five sole-managed private placements that generated $120.7 million of our capital raising revenue in the period. One of these private placements, representing $38.3 million of that revenue, was executed in the second quarter of 2012; however, the issuer did not receive the required regulatory approvals necessary for us to recognize this revenue until the first quarter of 2013.

Advisory revenues decreased 27.2% to $5.9 million in the first nine months of 2014 from $8.1 million in the first nine months of 2013. We completed ten assignments in the first nine months of both 2014 and 2013. The difference in revenues reflects differences in the nature and size of the transactions completed in the respective periods.

Institutional brokerage revenues increased 4.3% to $41.7 million in the first nine months of 2014 from $40.0 million in the first nine months of 2013. The increase in revenue in 2014 reflects the impact of the fourth quarter 2013 group hire of 32 institutional brokerage sales, trading and research professionals on our brokerage activities in 2014 as well as our continued investment in research.

Net investment income increased 300.0% to $16.0 million in the first nine months of 2014 from $4.0 million in the first nine months of 2013. Net investment income for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 includes $7.4 million of unrealized gains from short-sales of U.S. Treasury securities, $3.7 million of net realized and unrealized gains from investment funds, and $4.9 million of net realized and unrealized gains from trading securities held for investment purposes. Our 2013 net investment income includes $2.6 million of net unrealized gains from investment funds, $1.9 million of net realized and unrealized gains from trading securities held for investment purposes, and a $0.5 million impairment loss related to an available-for-sale investment security.

Interest income increased $3.9 million to $5.4 million in the first nine months of 2014 from $1.5 million in the first nine months of 2013. The increase in interest revenue is due to our purchase of a securities lending business in August 2014. Subsequent to this acquisition, the Company has an active securities borrowed and loaned business in which it borrows securities from one party and lends them to another.

Dividends and other revenues of $0.8 million were unchanged in the first nine months of 2014 compared to the first nine months of 2013. These revenues primarily include dividends generated from our investing activities.

During the first nine months of 2014, we incurred total interest expense of $12.1 million, including $8.5 million of interest expense related to two short-sales of $100 million face value each, 4.50% U.S. Treasury securities and one short-sale of a $75 million face value, 7.25% U.S. Treasury security, and $3.6 million related to securities lending. The Company did not incur any interest expense during the first nine months of 2013.

Non-Interest Expenses

Total non-interest expenses decreased 20.1% to $132.3 million in the first nine months of 2014 from $165.5 million in the first nine months of 2013. This decrease was caused by the changes in non-interest expenses described below.

Compensation and benefits expenses decreased 28.8% to $87.1 million in the first nine months of 2014 from $122.3 million in the first nine months of 2013 as a result of a $41.5 million decrease in variable compensation. The decrease in variable compensation during 2014 was due to the significant decrease in investment banking revenue. The Company’s compensation and benefits expenses were 57% of net revenues during the first nine months of 2014 compared to 56% in the first nine months of 2013.

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Professional services expenses increased 19.6% to $11.0 million in the first nine months of 2014 from $9.2 million in the first nine months of 2013 primarily due to increased costs related to investment banking transactions. Despite the decrease in investment banking revenue, our transaction related costs increased in 2014 compared to 2013 due to differences in the nature of the transactions in the two periods.

Business development expenses increased 22.4% to $8.2 million in the first nine months of 2014 from $6.7 million in the first nine months of 2013. This increase is the result of increased travel and business promotion costs related to business development activities and investment banking transactions. Despite the decrease in investment banking revenue, our travel related costs increased in 2014 compared to 2013 due to differences in the nature of the transactions in the two periods.

Clearing and brokerage fees decreased 10.3% to $3.5 million in the first nine months of 2014 from $3.9 million in the first nine months of 2013. The decrease is due to the impact of cost reduction initiatives directed at reducing our brokerage execution costs.

Occupancy and equipment expenses remained flat at $9.2 million in the first nine months of both 2014 compared to the first nine months of 2013.

Communications expenses increased 3.6% to $8.6 million in the first nine months of 2014 from $8.3 million in the first nine months of 2013. The increase was primarily due to increased costs related to market data and customer trading services.

Other operating expenses decreased 23.7% to $4.5 million in the first nine months of 2014 from $5.9 million in the first nine months of 2013. The decrease in these expenses is primarily due to costs incurred for an arbitration settlement in 2013 as well as costs incurred for other legal and regulatory matters in 2013 for which we did not incur comparable costs in 2014.

We recognized a tax provision of $5.2 million in the first nine months of 2014 compared to a tax benefit of $23.9 million in the first nine months of 2013. As described below, our 2013 tax benefit reflects the reversal of a significant component of the valuation allowance that had been recorded against the Company’s deferred tax assets as well as the utilization during 2013 of net operating loss carryforwards against 2013 projected taxable income. The Company’s quarterly tax provision is determined pursuant to ASC 740, which requires using an estimated annual effective rate based on forecasted taxable income for the full year. The Company’s effective tax rate for the first nine months of 2014 was 24.5%. This tax rate differed from statutory tax rates primarily due to capital loss carryforwards subject to valuation allowance that are projected to be utilized during the year. The Company’s effective tax rate for the first nine months of 2013 was (44.5)%. This tax rate differed from statutory tax rates primarily due to the effects of the valuation allowance reversal.

During the six months ended June 30, 2013, the Company released a significant component of its valuation allowance against its net deferred tax assets since, based on the application of the criteria in ASC 740, it concluded that it was more likely than not that the benefits of these assets would be realized in the future. Following the criteria in ASC 740, the Company reviews this valuation allowance on a quarterly basis assessing the positive and negative evidence to determine if it is more likely than not that some or all of the deferred tax assets will be realized. As of June 30, 2013 and subsequently, as described below, the Company’s valuation allowance for its deferred tax assets relates to capital loss carryforwards and net unrealized losses on investments.

At December 31, 2013, the Company’s net deferred tax assets totaled $49.2 million and were partially offset by valuation allowance of $18.3 million. This valuation allowance related to capital loss carryforwards and net unrealized losses on investments and was determined based on the Company’s application of the guidance in ASC 740 and its conclusion that it was more likely than not that the benefits of these assets would not be realized in the future. Based on its assessment as of September 30, 2014, the Company determined that a valuation

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allowance related to its capital loss carryforwards and net unrealized losses on investments continued to be appropriate. As of September 30, 2014, these deferred tax assets and related valuation allowance totaled approximately $14.1 million. Recognition of these deferred tax assets will be dependent on the Company’s ability to generate capital gains.

The Company believes there is potential for volatility in its 2014 effective tax rate from quarter-to-quarter due to the impact of any prospective changes in its forecasted earnings for the year as well as any capital gains generated that result in the use of capital loss carryforwards currently subject to a valuation allowance.

Discontinued Operations

Income from discontinued operations, net of taxes, was $6.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013. For the nine months ended September 30, 2013, the Company’s net income from discontinued operations was the result of the change in the estimated value of the Company’s receivable from the sale of the FBR Funds. Based on the Company’s receipt of the contingent sale proceeds receivable during the fourth quarter of 2013, there were no comparable discontinued operations results in 2014.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Liquidity is a measurement of our ability to meet potential cash requirements, including ongoing funding for investments, and for other general business purposes. Regulatory requirements applicable to our broker-dealer subsidiary require minimum capital levels. The primary sources of funds for liquidity consist of existing cash balances (i.e., available liquid capital not invested in our operating businesses), proceeds from sales of securities, internally generated funds, dividends on equity securities that we own, and credit provided by margin accounts, banks, clearing brokers, and affiliates of our principal clearing broker. Potential future sources of liquidity for us include internally generated funds, borrowing capacity through margin accounts, corporate lines of credit and other credit facilities which we may enter into in the future, and future issuances of common stock, preferred stock or debt securities.

Cash Flows

As of September 30, 2014, our cash and cash equivalents totaled $122.6 million representing a net decrease of $85.4 million for the first nine months of 2014. The decrease is attributable to cash used in financing activities of $49.4 million, cash used in investing activities of $32.5 million, and cash used in operating activities of $3.5 million. Due to the cyclical nature of our industry and the industries in which we provide services, we maintain liquid capital to cover potential cash outflows in periods of decreased revenues and earnings.

Net cash used in operating activities of $3.5 million during the nine months of 2014, compares to $95.8 million of cash provided by operating activities during the first nine months of 2013. The difference in operating cash activities in 2014 compared to 2013 is primarily due to the differences in net income and the changes in accrued compensation during these periods. The cash used in operating activities during the first nine months of 2014 resulted primarily from increases in trading securities, receivables from brokers, dealers and clearing organizations and decreases in payables during the period. The cash provided by operating activities during the first nine months of 2013 reflects our cash operating income during the period and the impact of a $46.0 million increase related to accrued compensation.

Net cash used in investing activities of $32.5 million during the first nine months of 2014 compares to $40.6 million used in investing activities during the first nine months of 2013. The $32.5 million used in the first nine months of 2014 reflects principal investments purchased during the period, including $47.5 million of investment funds and $22.7 million of trading securities, as well as $7.3 million related to short-sales of U.S. Treasury securities. These items were offset by $52.8 million of proceeds from securities sold during the first nine months of 2014. The $40.6 million used in the first nine months of 2013 reflects principal investments purchased during the period, including $31.5 million of investment funds and $24.3 million of trading securities, offset by proceeds from securities sold during the period.

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Net cash used in financing activities of $49.4 million during the first nine months of 2014 compares to $28.3 million used during the first nine months of 2013. The 2014 activity primarily reflects the repurchase of 1.9 million shares of our common stock for $51.1 million. The 2013 activity primarily represents the repurchase of 1.5 million shares of our common stock for $32.7 million.

Sources of Funding

We believe that our existing cash and cash equivalents balances (totaling $122.6 million at September 30, 2014) comprised primarily of investments in money market funds investing in short-term U.S. Treasury securities, cash flows from operations, borrowing capacity, other sources of liquidity and execution of our financing strategies will be sufficient to meet our cash requirements. We have obtained, and believe we will be able to continue to obtain, short-term financing, such as margin financing and temporary subordinated financing, in amounts and at interest rates consistent with our financing objectives. We may, however, seek debt or equity financings, in public or private transactions, to provide capital for corporate purposes and/or strategic business opportunities, including possible acquisitions, joint ventures, alliances or other business arrangements which could require substantial capital outlays. Our policy is to evaluate strategic business opportunities, including acquisitions and divestitures, as they arise. There can be no assurance that we will be able to generate sufficient funds from future operations, or raise sufficient debt or equity on acceptable terms, to take advantage of investment opportunities that become available. Should our needs ever exceed these sources of liquidity, we believe that many of our investments could be sold, in most circumstances, to provide cash.

We monitor and manage our leverage and liquidity risk through various committees and processes we have established. We assess our leverage and liquidity risk based on considerations and assumptions of market factors, as well as factors specific to us, including the amount of our available liquid capital (i.e., the amount of our cash and cash equivalents not invested in our operating business).

Assets and Liabilities

As of September 30, 2014, our principal assets consisted of cash and cash equivalents, securities borrowed, due from brokers, dealers and clearing organizations, and financial instruments at fair value. As of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, our liquid assets consisted primarily of cash and cash equivalents of $122.6 million and $208.0 million, respectively.

The increase in our total assets to $1.3 billion as of September 30, 2014 compared to $410.6 million as of December 31, 2013, was primarily the result of the purchase of a securities lending business in the third quarter of 2014 and the related $578.4 million securities borrowed balance as of September 30, 2014. In addition, the increase reflects a $315.1 million increase in due from brokers, dealers and clearing organizations, and a $32.1 million increase in financial instruments, at fair value. These increases were partially offset by the $85.4 million decrease in cash noted above, and a $5.6 million decrease in deferred tax assets, net of valuation allowance and other assets.

Regarding securities lending, the Company’s completed the acquisition of a securities lending business in the third quarter of 2014 and as a result of this acquisition, the Company has an active securities borrowed and loaned business in which it borrows securities from one party and lends them to another. Securities borrowed and securities loaned are recorded based upon the amount of cash advanced or received. Securities borrowed transactions facilitate the settlement process and require the Company to deposit cash or other collateral with the lender. With respect to securities loaned, the Company receives collateral in the form of cash. The amount of collateral required to be deposited for securities borrowed, or received for securities loaned, is an amount generally in excess of the market value of the applicable securities borrowed or loaned. The Company monitors the market value of the securities borrowed and loaned on a daily basis, with additional collateral obtained, or excess collateral recalled, when deemed appropriate.

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Regarding our due from brokers, dealers and clearing organizations balance, during the first nine months of 2014, as part of the Company’s investing activities, the Company entered into two short-sales of $100 million face value each, 4.50% U.S. Treasury securities in the first quarter 2014 and one short-sale of a $75 million face value, 7.25% U.S. Treasury security in the second quarter of 2014. Proceeds from these short-sales, as well as related margin requirements, totaling $308.5 million, are held in a collateral account and are included in due from brokers, dealers and clearing organizations in the Company’s balance sheet. The remainder of our due from and to brokers, dealers, and clearing organizations balances primarily represent unsettled trades associated with our credit sales and trading platform and also includes unsettled equity, option and convertible securities trades. Such credit transactions include corporate bond and syndicated loan trades. There were no outstanding unsettled trade receivables or payables related to these instruments as of September 30, 2014 compared to $4.9 million receivable and $4.7 million payable as of December 31, 2013. Due to the extended settlement nature of most par and distressed bank loan transactions, we are subject to certain market and counterparty credit risks. See our discussion related to these risks included in the Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk.

As of September 30, 2014, our $120.4 million of investments primarily consisted of investments in non-registered investment funds, marketable equity securities, and non-public equity securities. These investments are funded in cash and are not financed with debt.

The increase in our total liabilities to $986.4 million as of September 30, 2014 compared to $119.8 million as of December 31, 2013 was primarily the result of our acquisition of a securities lending business in the third quarter of 2014 discussed above and the related securities loaned balance of $581.0 million as of September 30, 2014, as well as a $293.0 million increase in securities sold but not yet purchased. The increase in securities sold but not yet purchased reflects the two short-sales of $100 million face value each, 4.50% U.S. Treasury securities and one short-sale of $75 million face value, 7.25% U.S. Treasury security. These three securities mature in November 2015, February 2016 and May 2016, respectively. The Company is obligated to fund the fixed-rate coupon interest on these securities while the short-positions are outstanding.

Regulatory Capital

FBRCM, our broker-dealer subsidiary, is registered with the SEC and is a member of the FINRA. As such, FBRCM is subject to the minimum net capital requirements promulgated by the SEC. As of September 30, 2014, FBRCM had total regulatory net capital of $63.1 million, which exceeded its required net capital of $4.7 million by $58.4 million. Regulatory net capital requirements increase when the broker-dealer is involved in underwriting activities based upon a percentage of the amount being underwritten.

Share Repurchases

In August 2014, the Company completed a tender offer to repurchase shares of its common stock. Pursuant to the modified “Dutch auction” tender offer, the Company repurchased 1.2 million shares of its common stock at a weighted average share price of $28.06 per share for a total cost, including transaction costs, of $33.7 million. There were no other share repurchases during the three months ended September 30, 2014.

In addition to the shares repurchased pursuant to the tender offer that was completed in August 2014, during the nine months ended September 30, 2014, the Company repurchased 662,012 shares of its common stock in open market or privately negotiated transactions at weighted average share prices of $26.18 per share for a total cost, including transaction costs, of $17.3 million. As of September 30, 2014, the Company had remaining authority to repurchase 954 thousand additional shares.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

Institutional Brokerage

Through indemnification provisions in agreements with clearing organizations, customer activities may expose us to off-balance sheet credit risk. Financial instruments may have to be purchased or sold at prevailing market prices in the event a customer fails to settle on a trade on its original terms or in the event cash and

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securities in customer margin accounts are not sufficient to fully cover customer obligations. We seek to manage the risks associated with customer activities through customer screening and selection procedures as well as through requirements on customers to maintain margin collateral in compliance with various regulations and clearing organization policies.

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

Overall Risk Management

The audit committee of our board of directors has oversight of our Company’s risk management framework, and reports to the full board on a quarterly basis regarding our Company’s risk management profile. The audit committee regularly meets with our director of risk management to review our risk profile, our policies regarding market and credit risk limits and operations, and our risk tolerance levels and capital limits. Our board of directors has established risk limits applicable to our trading and investment businesses that we monitor daily. In the event risk levels approach the limits, management is required to notify the audit committee, and audit committee approval is required to make any change to the limit levels. The audit committee also regularly meets with our general counsel to discuss legal and regulatory risk issues. In addition, the compensation committee of our board of directors considers the risk associated with overall compensation and how effective our compensation policies are in linking pay to performance and aligning the interest of our executives and shareholders.

We monitor market and business risk, including credit risk, operations, liquidity, compliance, legal, and reputational risk through a number of control procedures designed to identify and evaluate the various risks to which our business and investments are exposed. We have established various committees and processes to assess and to manage risk associated with our investment banking, institutional brokerage, and principal investing activities. We review, among other things, business and transactional risks associated with potential investment banking clients and engagements as well as our capital subjected to risk through our trading activities. We seek to manage the transactional and reputational risks associated with our investment banking and principal investing activities by review and approval of transactions by our management-level commitment committee and investment committee, respectively, prior to accepting an engagement or pursuing a material investment transaction. Our management risk committee oversees our institutional brokerage and investment risk management practices, including identifying risk that could expose us to loss, approving risk limits and policies to control for those risks. As a management oversight and monitoring tool, our management risk committee has set more extensive and lower risk limits applicable to our trading activities than the board-level limits discussed above. These management risk limits cannot be exceeded without obtaining exception approval by senior management

Our risk management function is designed to monitor and understand the risk profile of each of our trading area and of our principal investing activities, to consolidate risk and liquidity monitoring company-wide, to assist in implementing effective hedging strategies, and to ensure accurate fair values of our financial instruments. In addition, the risk management function is responsible for bringing elevated-risk situations to the attention of senior management, such as the initiation of a large trading position, the granting of exceptions to position or market access limits, or significant changes in the level of our value at risk exposure.

Market Risk

Market risk is the risk that a change in the level of one or more market prices, rates, indices, or other market factors, such as market liquidity, will result in losses for a position or portfolio. Our activities as an underwriter, market maker and principal investor, as well as our activities in securities lending and as a financial intermediary in customer trading transactions, expose us to market risk.

Market risk in our securities lending business arises when the market value of securities borrowed declines relative to the cash we post as collateral with the lender; and when the market value of securities we have loaned

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increases relative to the cash we have received as collateral from the borrower. Market value fluctuations in our securities lending business are measured daily and any exposure versus cash received or posted is settled daily with counterparties.

We use a number of quantitative measures to manage our exposure to market risk in our trading businesses. These measures include:

Inventory position limits—we establish inventory position limits on gross and net positions, at both the trading desk and individual position level, and we monitor exposures against limits on a daily basis.

Scenario analysis—we apply stress tests and scenario analysis to estimate the potential impact on our trading revenues of highly stressful market environments in both the credit and equity markets.

Value at Risk—we utilize a statistical measure of potential trading loss, called Value at Risk (“VaR”), to estimate the potential loss from adverse market moves in an ordinary market environment. We also establish VaR limits, as appropriate.

Value at Risk. We calculate VaR for our trading businesses using a parametric model that estimates VaR from the standard deviation of portfolio returns. This approach, which captures both the linear and non-linear risks from out trading positions, requires individual positions to be expressed as individual risk factors, then the volatilities and correlations for these risk factors are calculated directly based on data from the previous twelve months. The resulting VaR is expressed over a one-day time horizon and at a 95% confidence level. A 95% confidence level implies that, on average, we anticipate that 5% of the time we may realize trading losses in excess of our VaR amount. The table below presents the Company’s 95%/one-day VaR for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 (dollars in thousands):

95%/ One-Day VaR
For the Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2014				September 30, 2013
Period End	Average	High	Low	Period End	Average	High	Low
$ 166	$234	$371	$157	$ 160	$217	$351	$124

The Company’s VaR of $166 thousand at September 30, 2014 is .06% of our shareholder equity as of that date and the change in period end VaR from year to year shows an increase of $6 thousand. The low, stable level of VaR reflects the low amount of inventory held in trading businesses as well as the Company’s use of hedging transactions, whenever feasible, to reduce market risk. The chart below reflects our daily VaR over the last four quarters:

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VaR is a model that quantifies potential losses using historical data. We could incur losses greater than the reported VaR because the historical market prices used may not be an accurate measure of future market events and conditions, especially in highly stressful market environments. In addition, the VaR model measures the risk of the current net trading positions and does not take into account future position changes arising from transaction and/or hedging activity. Our VaR includes positions actively managed and held by our trading desks and does not include positions associated with investment banking transactions that may be held on our trading desk in order to facilitate distribution. In most instances, these positions are held only for a short period and sold at or above our costs. To the extent we hold these positions on a long-term basis, they are reflected as long-term investments and risk related to these positions are discussed below under the caption “Equity Price Risk” below.

The primary method used to test the reasonableness of the VaR measure is to compare actual daily trading revenue fluctuations with the daily VaR estimate. If the lowest 5th percentile of daily trading revenues in the revenue fluctuations analysis are less than the loss predicted by the 95th percentile VaR estimate, then the VaR estimate is considered a reasonable predictor of actual trading results. In performing this comparison, the Company’s definition of trading revenues and losses includes commissions, sales credits, net interest income, and gains and losses from intraday trading in the Company’s market-making trading businesses. It does not include the activities of investments in equity that are described in detail in the section “Equity Price Risk” below.

The following table provides the actual daily trading revenue fluctuations during the nine months ended September 30, 2014. Over this nine-month period, the lowest 5th percentile of all trading days is represented by the first, second and third columns from the left in the table below, which reflect the nine lowest days of daily trading revenue. Although not specifically shown in the table, during this nine-day period, the average daily trading revenues were net gains of $64 thousand and the lowest one-day revenue was a net gain of $34 thousand, which are $102 thousand less, and $132 thousand less, respectively, than the daily trading loss implied by the average one-day VaR for the nine months ended September 30, 2014.

Equity Price Risk. Equity price risk represents the potential loss in value of a position due to adverse changes in the level or volatility of equity prices. We generally attempt to limit exposure to equity price risk on securities held as a result of our daily equity trading activities by limiting our intra-day and overnight inventory

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of trading securities to that needed to provide the appropriate level of liquidity in the securities for which we are a market maker. We also seek to manage these risks by diversifying exposures, controlling position sizes, and establishing economic hedges in related securities, principally through short sale transactions.

While it is impossible to project exactly what factors may affect the prices of equity securities and how much the effect might be, the impact of a ten percent increase and a ten percent decrease in the price of equities held by us would be as follows as of September 30, 2014. The fair value of the $63.5 million of trading equity securities held at our broker-dealer subsidiary would increase or decrease to $69.9 million and $57.2 million, respectively, and the fair value of the $8.6 million of other equity investments would increase or decrease to $9.5 million and $7.7 million, respectively.

Except to the extent that we sell our equity securities designated as available-for-sale or our cost method equity investments, or a decrease in their fair value is deemed to be other-than-temporary, an increase or decrease in the fair value of those assets will not directly affect our earnings. However, an increase or decrease in the value of trading securities held by broker-dealer subsidiary, investment securities designated as trading, or investment funds will directly affect our earnings.

Credit Risk. Our broker-dealer subsidiaries clear all of their securities transactions through a clearing broker on a fully disclosed basis. Pursuant to the terms of the agreements between our broker-dealer subsidiary and the clearing broker, the clearing broker has the right to charge us for losses that result from a counterparty’s failure to fulfill its contractual obligations. As the right to charge us has no maximum amount and applies to all trades executed through the clearing broker, we believe there is no maximum amount assignable to this right. At September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, we have recorded no liabilities with regard to this right. During the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, amounts paid to the clearing broker related to these guarantees have been immaterial. In addition, we have the right to pursue collection of performance from the counterparties who do not perform under their contractual obligations. We monitor the credit standing of the clearing broker and all counterparties with which we conduct business.

We attempt to limit our credit spread risk by offsetting long or short positions in various related securities, but may also hedge credit risk exposure through the use of credit derivatives. There were no such credit derivatives outstanding as of September 30, 2014.

Our due from and to brokers, dealers and clearing organizations balances includes unsettled trades associated with our credit sales and trading platform. These transactions include corporate bonds and syndicated loan trades. As part of this activity, we incur market and counterparty credit risk due to the extended settlement nature of most par and distressed bank loan transactions. Par loan and distressed bank loan trades have extended settlement periods due to the administrative and legal requirements associated with transferring title of such instruments. During this period whereby a trade has been executed but not settled, we are at risk if one of our counterparties defaults on a trade obligation and we have to meet this obligation at market prices that are adverse relative to the original trade. We manage this exposure by calculating the current and potential default exposure on each trade and maintaining risk limits for each counterparty with whom we have outstanding bank loan trades.

Credit risk from our securities lending operations arises if a lender or borrower defaults on an outstanding securities loan or borrow transaction and the cash or securities we are holding is insufficient to cover the amount they owe us for that receivable. We assign credit limits and collateral posting thresholds for each counterparty and these limits and thresholds are reviewed periodically.

The securities industry is subject to numerous risks, including the risk of loss associated with the underwriting, ownership, and trading of securities, and the risk of reduced revenues in periods of reduced demand for security offerings and activity in secondary trading markets. Changing economic and market trends may negatively impact the liquidity and value of our investments and the level of security offerings underwritten by us, which may adversely affect our revenues and profitability.

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Our equity and debt investments include non-investment grade securities of privately held issuers with no ready markets. The concentration and illiquidity of these investments expose us to a higher degree of risk than associated with readily marketable securities.

Interest Rate Risk. Interest rate risk represents the potential loss in value of a position or portfolio from adverse changes in market interest rates. We are exposed to interest rate risk through our trading activities in convertible and fixed income securities as well as U.S. Treasury securities, however, based on our daily monitoring of this risk, we believe we currently have limited exposure to interest rate risk in these activities.

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

Conclusion Regarding the Effectiveness of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

As of the end of the period covered by this report on Form 10-Q, our management carried out an evaluation, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer, Richard J. Hendrix, and our Chief Financial Officer, Bradley J. Wright, of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined under Rule 13a-15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”)) pursuant to Rule 13a-15(b) under the Exchange Act. Based upon that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures, as of September 30, 2014, are effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act 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 our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding disclosure.

Changes in Internal Controls over Financial Reporting

During the three months ended September 30, 2014, we have not made any changes that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) under the Exchange Act).

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PART II

OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

As of September 30, 2014, the Company was neither a defendant nor plaintiff in any lawsuits or arbitrations nor involved in any governmental or self-regulatory organization matters that are expected to have a material adverse effect on its financial condition, results of operations or liquidity. The Company has been named as a defendant in a small number of civil lawsuits relating to its various businesses. In addition, the Company is subject to various reviews, examinations, investigations and other inquiries by governmental agencies and self regulatory organizations. There can be no assurance that these matters individually or in aggregate will not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial condition, results of operations, or liquidity in a future period. However, based on management’s review with counsel, resolution of these matters is not expected to have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial condition, results of operations or liquidity.

Many aspects of the Company’s business involve substantial risks of liability and litigation. Underwriters, broker-dealers and investment advisers are exposed to liability under Federal and state securities laws, other Federal and state laws and court decisions, including decisions with respect to underwriters’ liability and limitations on indemnification, as well as with respect to the handling of customer accounts. For example, underwriters may be held liable for material misstatements or omissions of fact in a prospectus used in connection with the securities being offered and broker-dealers may be held liable for statements made by their securities analysts or other personnel. In the past, FBRCM has been named as a defendant in a small number of securities claims involving investment banking clients of FBRCM as a result of FBRCM’s role as an underwriter. In these cases, the underwriting agreement provides, subject to certain conditions, that the investment banking client is required to indemnify FBRCM against certain claims or liabilities, including claims or liabilities under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), or contribute to payments which FBRCM is required to make as a result of the litigation. There can be no assurance that such indemnification or contribution will ultimately be available to the Company or that an investment banking client will be able to satisfy its indemnity or contribution obligations when due.

In accordance with applicable accounting guidance, the Company establishes an accrued liability for litigation and regulatory matters when those matters present loss contingencies that are both probable and estimable. In such cases, there may be an exposure to loss in excess of any amounts accrued. When a loss contingency is not both probable and estimable, the Company does not establish an accrued liability. As a litigation or regulatory matter develops, management, in conjunction with counsel, evaluates on an ongoing basis whether such matter presents a loss contingency that is probable and estimable.

In certain circumstances, broker-dealers and asset managers may also be held liable by customers and clients for losses sustained on investments. In recent years, there has been an increasing incidence of litigation and actions by government agencies and self regulatory organizations involving the securities industry, including class actions that seek substantial damages. The Company is also subject to the risk of litigation, including litigation that may be without merit. As the Company intends to actively defend any such litigation, significant legal expenses could be incurred. An adverse resolution of any future litigation against the Company could materially affect its financial condition, operating results and liquidity.

Item 1A. Risk Factors

As of September 30, 2014, except as disclosed in our March 31, 2014 Form 10-Q, there have been no material changes to our risk factors as previously disclosed in Item 1A of Part I, “Risk Factors,” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013.

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

The following table provides information on the Company’s share repurchases during the third quarter of 2014:

	Total Number of Shares Purchased		Average Price Paid per Share		Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs			Maximum Number of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs(2)
July 1 to July 31, 2014		—	$	—		—			953,654
August 1 to August 31, 2014		—		—		—			953,654
September 1 to September 30, 2014		1,201,897		28.00		1,201,897	(1)		953,654
Total/Average		1,201,897	$	28.00		1,201,897			953,654

(1) On July 21, 2014, the Company announced a tender offer that resulted in the repurchase of 1,201,897 shares of common stock, which amount constituted all of the shares approved for purchase under the tender offer. The tender offer expired on August 20, 2014.

(2) On October 22, 2013, the Board of Directors of the Company approved a 2,500,000 share increase to the number of shares of common stock that the Company is authorized to repurchase. This directive increased the total number of shares authorized to repurchase to 2,500,984 shares of which 953,654 shares remained authorized for repurchase as of September 30, 2014.

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures

Not applicable.

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Item 6. Exhibits

Exhibit Number	Exhibit Title
31.01	Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
31.02	Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.01	Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.02	Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
101	The following financial information from the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2014, formatted in XBRL (Extensible Business Reporting Language): (i) the Consolidated Balance Sheets, (ii) the Consolidated Statements of Operations, (iii) the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income, (iv) the Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity, (v) the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, and (vi) the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

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SIGNATURE

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

	FBR & Co.
Date: November 7, 2014	By:	/s/    BRADLEY J. WRIGHT
		Bradley J. Wright
		Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer)
Date: November 7, 2014	By:	/S/    ROBERT J. KIERNAN
		Robert J. Kiernan
		Senior Vice President, Controller and Chief Accounting Officer (Principal Accounting Officer)

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EX-31.01

Exhibit 31.01

CERTIFICATION

I, Richard J. Hendrix, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2014 of FBR & Co.;

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(s) 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(s) 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: November 7, 2014	/s/    RICHARD J. HENDRIX
	Richard J. Hendrix
	Chief Executive Officer

EX-31.02

Exhibit 31.02

CERTIFICATION

I, Bradley J. Wright, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2014 of FBR & Co.;

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(s) 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(s) 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: November 7, 2014	/s/    BRADLEY J. WRIGHT
	Bradley J. Wright
	Chief Financial Officer

EX-32.01

Exhibit 32.01

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 FBR & Co. (the “Company”) for the period ended September 30, 2014, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Richard J. Hendrix, Chief Executive Officer of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1350, as adopted pursuant to § 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: November 7, 2014	/s/    RICHARD J. HENDRIX
	Richard J. Hendrix
	Chief Executive Officer

EX-32.02

Exhibit 32.02

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 FBR & Co. (the “Company”) for the period ended September 30, 2014, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Bradley J. Wright, Chief Financial Officer of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1350, as adopted pursuant to § 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: November 7, 2014	/s/    BRADLEY J. WRIGHT
	Bradley J. Wright
	Chief Financial Officer

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Discounted purchase price of market value for Employee Stock Purchase Plan			85.00%
Compensation expense	32	29	220	192
Number of stock-based awards available for grant under the long-term incentive plan													7,217,496
Period for Long-Term Incentive Plan													10 years
Exercise period of stock options														10 years
Termination date													Oct. 22, 2023
Cliff vesting period														5 years	3 years
RSU awards that will vest based on both individual service requirements and the Company's achievement of a specified performance goal					277,405
Percentage of rate used under condition one of performance goal			50.00%
Percentage of rate used under condition two of performance goal			100.00%
Performance period under performance goal			3 years
Percentage of compound annual growth rate in performance period used under condition one of performance goal			6.00%
Percentage of compound annual growth rate in performance period used under condition two of performance goal			9.00%
Percentage of rate used under condition three of performance goal											100.00%	50.00%
Percentage of compound annual growth rate in performance period used under condition three of performance goal											9.00%	6.00%
Percentage of compensation expense	50.00%		50.00%
RSUs granted			294,843			127,978
Aggregate fair value upon grant date	$ 7,317		$ 7,317			$ 2,099

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Financial Instruments and Long-Term Investments - Changes in Fair Value of Company's Level 3 Financial Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Beginning balance	$ 102,776	$ 38,934	$ 71,233	$ 20,215
Total net gains (losses) (realized/unrealized)
Included in earnings	(493)	1,213	3,365	5,606
Included in other comprehensive income
Purchases	65,298	177,421	148,607	422,631
Sales/Distributions	(59,568)	(155,948)	(108,943)	(385,666)
Transfers out of level 3			(6,249)	(1,166)
Ending balance	108,013	61,620	108,013	61,620
The amount of total gains or losses for the period included in earnings attributable to the change in unrealized gains or losses relating to assets and liabilities still held at the reporting date	(474)	742	4,501	4,747
Trading Securities [Member]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Beginning balance	9,486	10,201	11,535	2,615
Total net gains (losses) (realized/unrealized)
Included in earnings	(356)	814	(268)	3,050
Included in other comprehensive income
Purchases	46,241	154,921	95,020	391,131
Sales/Distributions	(52,162)	(155,830)	(96,829)	(385,524)
Transfers out of level 3			(6,249)	(1,166)
Ending balance	3,209	10,106	3,209	10,106
The amount of total gains or losses for the period included in earnings attributable to the change in unrealized gains or losses relating to assets and liabilities still held at the reporting date	(408)	343	311	2,191
Investment Funds [Member]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Beginning balance	93,290	28,733	61,197	17,600
Total net gains (losses) (realized/unrealized)
Included in earnings	(137)	399	3,755	2,556
Included in other comprehensive income
Purchases	19,057	22,500	47,544	31,500
Sales/Distributions	(7,406)	(118)	(7,692)	(142)
Transfers out of level 3
Ending balance	104,804	51,514	104,804	51,514
The amount of total gains or losses for the period included in earnings attributable to the change in unrealized gains or losses relating to assets and liabilities still held at the reporting date	(66)	399	4,190	2,556
Trading Securities Sold not yet Purchased [Member]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items]
Beginning balance			(1,499)
Total net gains (losses) (realized/unrealized)
Included in earnings			(122)
Included in other comprehensive income
Purchases			6,043
Sales/Distributions			$ (4,422)

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Earnings Per Share (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Computations of Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share

The following table presents the computations of basic and diluted earnings per share for the periods indicated:

	Three Months Ended September 30, 2014				Three Months Ended September 30, 2013
	Basic		Diluted		Basic		Diluted
Weighted average shares outstanding:
Common stock (in thousands)		10,171		10,171		12,137		12,137
Stock options, unvested restricted stock and unvested RSUs (in thousands)		—		1,248		—		1,198
Weighted average common and common equivalent shares outstanding (in thousands)		10,171		11,419		12,137		13,335
Net income applicable to common stock	$	3,501	$	3,501	$	6,411	$	6,411
Net income per common share	$	0.34	$	0.31	$	0.53	$	0.48

	Nine Months Ended September 30, 2014				Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013
	Basic		Diluted		Basic		Diluted
Weighted average shares outstanding:
Common stock (in thousands)		10,642		10,642		12,180		12,180
Stock options, unvested restricted stock and unvested RSUs (in thousands)		—		1,156		—		977
Weighted average common and common equivalent shares outstanding (in thousands)		10,642		11,798		12,180		13,157
Net income applicable to common stock	$	16,087	$	16,087	$	84,313	$	84,313
Net income per common share	$	1.51	$	1.36	$	6.92	$	6.41

Number of Anti-Dilutive Stock Options, Unvested Restricted Stock and Unvested RSUs Outstanding

The following table presents the number of anti-dilutive stock options, unvested restricted stock and unvested RSUs for the periods indicated (in thousands):

	Three Months Ended September 30,				Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2014		2013		2014		2013
Stock options—employees and directors		694		776		720		855
Stock options—non-employee		26		196		27		216
Restricted stock, unvested		9		8		10		9
RSUs, unvested		1,048		977		1,113		1,097
		1,777		1,957		1,870		2,177

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Related Party Transactions - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013 Professional Services Agreement [Member]	Sep. 30, 2013 Professional Services Agreement [Member]	Dec. 31, 2013 Crestview Company [Member]	Sep. 30, 2013 Crestview Company [Member]	Sep. 30, 2014 Crestview Company [Member] Third Party [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Professional fees	$ 1,000
Minimum percentage of voting right in subsidiary to get advisory fee	50.00%
Expense associated with professional services agreement			250	750
Shares repurchase					736,781	54,369
Common stock issued							32,432
Common stock value							270
Shares issued, option exercised						54,369
Average exercise price of shares						$ 15.85
Aggregate cost of shares						862
Shares repurchase, other						670,631
Price per common shares repurchased						$ 26.25
Repurchases of common stock	$ 51,059	$ 55,541				$ 19,031

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Income Taxes - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income tax (benefit) provision	$ (193)	$ 361	$ 5,211	$ (23,880)
Effective tax rates	(5.80%)	11.50%	24.50%	(44.50%)
Valuation allowance	14,100		14,100
Deferred tax assets					49,165
Net deferred tax assets					$ 18,272

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Financial Instruments and Long-Term Investments - Changes in the Company's Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Amortized Cost and Fair Value Debt Securities [Abstract]
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), beginning balance	$ 58,000	$ 147,000	$ 34,000	$ (1,094,000)
Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications	(20,000)	883,000	4,000	1,615,000
Amounts reclassified from other comprehensive income (loss)				509,000
Accumulated other comprehensive income, at period end	38,000	1,030,000	38,000	1,030,000
Reclassifications from other comprehensive income (loss)
Other-than-temporary impairment loss	0	0	0	545,000
Realized gains on sale of securities				(36,000)
Total				$ 509,000

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Segment Information - Summary of Financial Information of Company's Segments (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Revenues:
Investment banking	$ 29,289	$ 19,614	$ 101,712	$ 172,941
Institutional brokerage	11,946	13,194	41,680	40,021
Net investment income	3,075	650	16,000	3,957
Interest	4,861	334	5,415	1,490
Dividends and other	226	264	806	815
Total revenues	49,397	34,056	165,613	219,224
Interest expense	7,300		12,060
Revenues, net of interest	42,097	34,056	153,553	219,224
Operating Expenses:
Variable	13,214	6,587	55,256	94,125
Fixed	25,575	24,319	76,999	71,410
Total non-interest expenses	38,789	30,906	132,255	165,535
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	3,308	3,150	21,298	53,689
Compensation and benefits:
Variable	8,201	4,669	41,674	83,212
Fixed	15,570	13,323	45,467	39,113
Total	23,771	17,992	87,141	122,325
Capital Markets [Member]
Revenues:
Investment banking	29,289	19,614	101,712	172,941
Institutional brokerage	11,946	13,194	41,680	40,021
Net investment income
Interest	4,857	148	5,293	917
Dividends and other	131	88	428	287
Total revenues	46,223	33,044	149,113	214,166
Interest expense	3,632		3,632
Revenues, net of interest	42,591	33,044	145,481	214,166
Operating Expenses:
Variable	13,627	6,633	54,311	93,412
Fixed	25,043	23,902	75,044	70,279
Total non-interest expenses	38,670	30,535	129,355	163,691
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	3,921	2,509	16,126	50,475
Compensation and benefits:
Variable	8,617	4,717	40,738	82,504
Fixed	15,192	13,074	44,380	38,376
Total	23,809	17,791	85,118	120,880
Principal Investing [Member]
Revenues:
Investment banking
Institutional brokerage
Net investment income	3,075	650	16,000	3,957
Interest	4	186	122	573
Dividends and other	95	176	378	528
Total revenues	3,174	1,012	16,500	5,058
Interest expense	3,668		8,428
Revenues, net of interest	(494)	1,012	8,072	5,058
Operating Expenses:
Variable	(413)	(46)	945	713
Fixed	532	417	1,955	1,131
Total non-interest expenses	119	371	2,900	1,844
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	(613)	641	5,172	3,214
Compensation and benefits:
Variable	(416)	(48)	936	708
Fixed	378	249	1,087	737
Total	$ (38)	$ 201	$ 2,023	$ 1,445

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Shareholders' Equity - Compensation Expense Related to Awards (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Compensation expense			$ 6,952	$ 6,258
Stock Options [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Compensation expense	21	96	(64)	429
Restricted Stock [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Compensation expense	80	63	216	83
RSUs [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Compensation expense	$ 2,373	$ 2,025	$ 6,581	$ 5,536

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Basis of Presentation

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Basis of Presentation

1. Basis of Presentation:

The consolidated financial statements of FBR & Co. and subsidiaries (collectively, the “Company”) have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q. Therefore, they do not include all information required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for complete annual financial statements. The interim financial statements reflect all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring adjustments) which are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair statement of the results for the periods presented. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. The results of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 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 fiscal year ended December 31, 2013 (“2013 Form 10-K”).

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions affecting the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Although the Company bases its estimates and assumptions on historical experience and market information (when available) and on various other factors that it believes to be reasonable under the circumstances, management exercises significant judgment in the final determination of its estimates. Actual results may differ from those estimates.

Revision to Previously Reported Financial Statements

As previously disclosed by the Company and as presented in its 2013 Form 10-K, the Company has revised its financial statements for nine months ended September 30, 2013 in this quarterly report on Form 10-Q. The revision reduced the previously reported nine months ended September 30, 2013 tax benefit by $3,891, net income by $3,891, basic earnings per share by $0.32 and diluted earnings per share by $0.29.

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Net Capital Requirements - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014
Brokers and Dealers [Abstract]
Net capital	$ 63,096
Net capital, excess of minimum required capital	58,440
Minimum net capital required	$ 4,656

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Basis of Presentation - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013
Regulatory Assets [Abstract]
Tax benefit	$ 3,891
Net Income	$ 3,891
Earnings per share, basic	$ 0.32
Earnings per share, diluted	$ 0.29

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Segment Information (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

Summary of Financial Information of Company's Segments

The following tables illustrate the financial information for the Company’s segments for the periods indicated:

	Three Months Ended
	September 30, 2014							September 30, 2013
	Capital Markets		Principal Investing			Total		Capital Markets		Principal Investing			Total
Revenues:
Investment banking	$	29,289	$	—		$	29,289	$	19,614	$	—		$	19,614
Institutional brokerage		11,946		—			11,946		13,194		—			13,194
Net investment income		—		3,075			3,075		—		650			650
Interest		4,857		4			4,861		148		186			334
Dividends and other		131		95			226		88		176			264
Total revenues		46,223		3,174			49,397		33,044		1,012			34,056
Interest expense		3,632		3,668			7,300		—		—			—
Revenues, net of interest		42,591		(494	)		42,097		33,044		1,012			34,056
Operating Expenses:
Variable		13,627		(413	)		13,214		6,633		(46	)		6,587
Fixed		25,043		532			25,575		23,902		417			24,319
Total		38,670		119			38,789		30,535		371			30,906
Pre-tax income (loss)	$	3,921	$	(613	)	$	3,308	$	2,509	$	641		$	3,150
Compensation and benefits:
Variable	$	8,617	$	(416	)	$	8,201	$	4,717	$	(48	)	$	4,669
Fixed		15,192		378			15,570		13,074		249			13,323
Total	$	23,809	$	(38	)	$	23,771	$	17,791	$	201		$	17,992
	Nine Months Ended
	September 30, 2014							September 30, 2013
	Capital Markets		Principal Investing			Total		Capital Markets		Principal Investing			Total
Revenues:
Investment banking	$	101,712	$	—		$	101,712	$	172,941	$	—		$	172,941
Institutional brokerage		41,680		—			41,680		40,021		—			40,021
Net investment income		—		16,000			16,000		—		3,957			3,957
Interest		5,293		122			5,415		917		573			1,490
Dividends and other		428		378			806		287		528			815
Total revenues		149,113		16,500			165,613		214,166		5,058			219,224
Interest expense		3,632		8,428			12,060		—		—			—
Revenues, net of interest		145,481		8,072			153,553		214,166		5,058			219,224
Operating Expenses:
Variable		54,311		945			55,256		93,412		713			94,125
Fixed		75,044		1,955			76,999		70,279		1,131			71,410
Total		129,355		2,900			132,255		163,691		1,844			165,535
Pre-tax income	$	16,126	$	5,172		$	21,298	$	50,475	$	3,214		$	53,689
Compensation and benefits:
Variable	$	40,738	$	936		$	41,674	$	82,504	$	708		$	83,212
Fixed		44,380		1,087			45,467		38,376		737			39,113
Total	$	85,118	$	2,023		$	87,141	$	120,880	$	1,445		$	122,325

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Earnings Per Share - Computations of Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Weighted average shares outstanding, Basic:
Common stock, Basic (in thousands)	10,171	12,137	10,642	12,180
Weighted average common and common equivalent shares outstanding, Basic (in thousands)	10,171	12,137	10,642	12,180
Net income (loss) applicable to common stock, Basic	$ 3,501	$ 6,411	$ 16,087	$ 84,313
Net Income (loss) per common share, Basic	$ 0.34	$ 0.53	$ 1.51	$ 6.92
Weighted average shares outstanding, Diluted:
Common stock, Diluted (in thousands)	10,171	12,137	10,642	12,180
Stock options, unvested restricted stock and RSUs, Diluted (in thousands)	1,248	1,198	1,156	977
Weighted average common and common equivalent shares outstanding, Diluted (in thousands)	11,419	13,335	11,798	13,157
Net income (loss) applicable to common stock, Diluted	$ 3,501	$ 6,411	$ 16,087	$ 84,313
Net Income (loss) per common share, Diluted	$ 0.31	$ 0.48	$ 1.36	$ 6.41

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Financial Instruments and Long-Term Investments - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)	3 Months Ended					9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014 Short_Sale	Mar. 31, 2014 Short_Sale	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014 Security Investment	Sep. 30, 2013 Security	Dec. 31, 2013 Investment
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Percentage of fair value amount of the funds, redeemable	78.00%					78.00%
Investment fund, notice period						90 days
Percentage of fair value amount of the funds, subject to early withdrawal fees						25.00%
Early withdrawal fee percent						5.00%
Percentage of fair value amount of the funds, subject to redemption holdbacks	81.00%					81.00%
Percentage of holdback	10.00%					10.00%
Fair value of assets measured on recurring basis	$ 176,862,000			$ 144,743,000		$ 176,862,000		$ 144,743,000
Investment in non-registered investment funds	104,804,000			61,197,000		104,804,000		61,197,000
Non-registered investment						20		14
Percentage of liabilities measured on recurring basis to total liabilities				1.30%
Transfers in and out of level 1, 2 and 3	0				0
Number of Transfer made out of Level 3 and into Level 1						2	1
Transfer made Out of Level 2	0				0	0	0
Transfer made into Level 2	0				0	0	0
Non-public equity security purchased at a cost						6,148,000
Number of short-sales		1	2
Face value amount		75,000,000	100,000,000
Coupon rate of treasury securities		7.25%	4.50%
Securities Maturity date			2015-11
Securities Maturity date			2016-02
Securities Maturity date			2016-05
Interest expense incurred	3,668,000					8,428,000
Other-than-temporary impairment losses	0				0	0	545,000
Marketable securities with unrealized loss position	0					0
Carrying value of investment	4,257,000					4,257,000
Impairment losses	0				0	0	0
Other investments, at cost	7,000,000			7,681,000		7,000,000		7,681,000
Non-Public Equity Securities [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Other investments, at cost	7,000,000			2,681,000		7,000,000		2,681,000
Available-for-Sale Securities [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Proceeds from sale of marketable securities	0				0	0	4,225,000
Gross losses from sale of marketable securities	0				0	0	(32,000)
Other Investments [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Proceeds maturity of note receivable carried at cost						317,000
Other Investments [Member] | Non-Public Equity Securities [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Gross losses from sale of marketable securities						1,176,000
Proceeds from sale of corporate debt investment	0				0	1,428,000	0
Non-public equity security with a cost basis	428,000				2,390,000	428,000	2,390,000
Other investments, at cost	5,000,000					5,000,000
Estimated Fair Value, Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair value of assets measured on recurring basis	108,013,000			72,732,000		108,013,000		72,732,000
Percentage of assets measured on recurring basis to assets	8.60%			17.70%		8.60%		17.70%
Fair value of Liabilities measured on recurring basis				$ 1,499,000				$ 1,499,000

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Financial Instruments and Long-Term Investments - Items Measured at Fair Value on Recurring Basis (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Financial instruments held for trading activities at broker-dealer subsidiary	$ 63,508	$ 58,197
Financial instruments held for investment activities	8,550	25,349
Securities sold but not yet purchased, at fair value	335,281	42,241
Investment Funds	104,804	61,197
Total	176,862	144,743
Marketable and Non-Public Equity Securities [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Financial instruments held for trading activities at broker-dealer subsidiary	16,259	25,402
Listed Options [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Financial instruments held for trading activities at broker-dealer subsidiary	10	771
Securities sold but not yet purchased, at fair value		354
Convertible and Fixed Income Debt Instruments [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Financial instruments held for trading activities at broker-dealer subsidiary	47,239	32,024
Securities sold but not yet purchased, at fair value	4,476	6,167
Marketable Equity Securities [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Securities sold but not yet purchased, at fair value	36,932	35,720
U.S. Treasury Securities [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Securities sold but not yet purchased, at fair value	293,873
Trading Securities [Member] | Marketable and Non-Public Equity Securities [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Financial instruments held for investment activities	7,483	21,142
Trading Securities [Member] | Warrants [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Financial instruments held for investment activities	904	1,996
Trading Securities [Member] | Fixed Income Debt Instruments [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Financial instruments held for investment activities		2,055
Available-for-Sale Securities [Member] | Marketable Equity Securities [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Financial instruments held for investment activities	163	156
Estimated Fair Value, Level 1 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Financial instruments held for trading activities at broker-dealer subsidiary	16,200	22,825
Financial instruments held for investment activities	5,410	15,107
Securities sold but not yet purchased, at fair value	330,805	34,575
Total	21,610	37,932
Estimated Fair Value, Level 1 [Member] | Marketable and Non-Public Equity Securities [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Financial instruments held for trading activities at broker-dealer subsidiary	16,190	22,054
Estimated Fair Value, Level 1 [Member] | Listed Options [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Financial instruments held for trading activities at broker-dealer subsidiary	10	771
Securities sold but not yet purchased, at fair value		354
Estimated Fair Value, Level 1 [Member] | Marketable Equity Securities [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Securities sold but not yet purchased, at fair value	36,932	34,221
Estimated Fair Value, Level 1 [Member] | U.S. Treasury Securities [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Securities sold but not yet purchased, at fair value	293,873
Estimated Fair Value, Level 1 [Member] | Trading Securities [Member] | Marketable and Non-Public Equity Securities [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Financial instruments held for investment activities	5,247	14,951
Estimated Fair Value, Level 1 [Member] | Available-for-Sale Securities [Member] | Marketable Equity Securities [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Financial instruments held for investment activities	163	156
Estimated Fair Value, Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Financial instruments held for trading activities at broker-dealer subsidiary	47,239	32,024
Financial instruments held for investment activities		2,055
Securities sold but not yet purchased, at fair value	4,476	6,167
Total	47,239	34,079
Estimated Fair Value, Level 2 [Member] | Convertible and Fixed Income Debt Instruments [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Financial instruments held for trading activities at broker-dealer subsidiary	47,239	32,024
Securities sold but not yet purchased, at fair value	4,476	6,167
Estimated Fair Value, Level 2 [Member] | Trading Securities [Member] | Fixed Income Debt Instruments [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Financial instruments held for investment activities		2,055
Estimated Fair Value, Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Financial instruments held for trading activities at broker-dealer subsidiary	69	3,348
Financial instruments held for investment activities	3,140	8,187
Securities sold but not yet purchased, at fair value		1,499
Investment Funds	104,804	61,197
Total	108,013	72,732
Estimated Fair Value, Level 3 [Member] | Marketable and Non-Public Equity Securities [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Financial instruments held for trading activities at broker-dealer subsidiary	69	3,348
Estimated Fair Value, Level 3 [Member] | Marketable Equity Securities [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Securities sold but not yet purchased, at fair value		1,499
Estimated Fair Value, Level 3 [Member] | Trading Securities [Member] | Marketable and Non-Public Equity Securities [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Financial instruments held for investment activities	2,236	6,191
Estimated Fair Value, Level 3 [Member] | Trading Securities [Member] | Warrants [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Financial instruments held for investment activities	$ 904	$ 1,996

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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	$ 16,087	$ 84,313
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities:
Deferred income taxes	5,625	(26,186)
Depreciation and amortization	1,102	956
Stock compensation	6,952	6,258
Net investment income from investments	(16,000)	(3,957)
Gain on sale of assets		(7,229)
Other	29	72
Receivables:
Securities borrowed	(578,399)
Brokers, dealers and clearing organizations	(6,583)	(15,130)
Customers	1,059	(8,702)
Other	(2,288)	1,299
Trading securities	(5,312)	29,946
Prepaid expenses and other assets	325	1,727
Changes in operating liabilities:
Securities loaned	581,003
Trading securities sold but not yet purchased	(833)	(23,909)
Accrued compensation and benefits	1,375	46,015
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities	1,092	(4,315)
Brokers, dealers and clearing organizations	(8,701)	14,598
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities	(3,467)	95,756
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of investments	(70,230)	(55,907)
Proceeds from sales of and distributions from investments	52,834	15,638
Securities sold but not yet purchased	301,230
Due from brokers, dealers and clearing organizations	(308,548)
Purchase of securities lending business	(1,000)
Purchases of furniture, equipment, software, and leasehold improvements	(6,748)	(373)
Net cash used in investing activities	(32,462)	(40,642)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Repurchases of common stock	(51,059)	(32,700)
Proceeds from sales of common stock and repayment of employee stock purchase plan	1,601	4,383
Net cash used in financing activities	(49,458)	(28,317)
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	(85,387)	26,797
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	207,973	174,925
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	122,586	201,722
Supplemental Cash Flow Information:
Income tax payments	3,269	2,726
Interest payments	$ 12,588

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Financial Instruments and Long-Term Investments - Valuation Technique and Unobservable Inputs (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Black-Scholes [Member]
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Dividend Yield	0.00%	0.00%
Interest Rate	2.40%	2.90%
Liability [Member] | Market Approach [Member]
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Fair Value		$ 1,499
Over-the counter trading activity		$ 65.15
Weighted Average [Member] | Black-Scholes [Member]
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Dividend Yield	0.00%	0.00%
Interest Rate	2.40%	2.90%
Weighted Average [Member] | Liability [Member] | Market Approach [Member]
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Over-the counter trading activity		$ 65.15
Assets [Member] | Market Approach [Member]
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Fair Value	2,305	9,539
Assets [Member] | Black-Scholes [Member]
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Fair Value	$ 904	$ 1,996
Volatility	30.00%	30.00%
Assets [Member] | Minimum [Member] | Market Approach [Member]
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Over-the counter trading activity	$ 0.36	$ 0.77
Assets [Member] | Maximum [Member] | Market Approach [Member]
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Over-the counter trading activity	$ 25.00	$ 19.00
Assets [Member] | Weighted Average [Member] | Market Approach [Member]
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Over-the counter trading activity	$ 12.02	$ 13.44
Assets [Member] | Weighted Average [Member] | Black-Scholes [Member]
Fair Value Inputs, Assets, Quantitative Information [Line Items]
Volatility, weighted average	30.00%	30.00%

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Securities Lending - Gross and Net Securities Borrowing and Lending Balances (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014
Brokers and Dealers [Abstract]
Gross Amounts Recognized	$ 581,003
Gross Amounts offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheets
Net Amounts included in the Consolidated Balance Sheets	581,003
Amounts not offset in the Balance Sheet but eligible for offsetting upon counterparty default	581,003
Net amounts
Gross Amounts Recognized	578,399
Gross Amounts offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheets
Net Amounts included in the Consolidated Balance Sheets	578,399
Amounts not offset in the Balance Sheet but eligible for offsetting upon counterparty default	578,399
Net amounts

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Segment Information - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014 Short_Sale	Mar. 31, 2014 Short_Sale	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Increase/Decrease in total assets of segment			$ 1,256,406	$ 410,572
Securities borrowed			578,399
Securities loaned			581,003
Face value amount	75,000	100,000
Number of short-sales	1	2
Coupon rate of treasury securities	7.25%	4.50%
Capital Markets [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Increase/Decrease in total assets of segment	349,082		830,096	308,870
Securities borrowed			578,399
Securities loaned			581,003
Principal Investing [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Increase/Decrease in total assets of segment	$ 397,039		$ 426,310	$ 101,702

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Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 122,586	$ 207,973
Receivables:
Securities borrowed	578,399
Due from brokers, dealers and clearing organizations	320,080	4,949
Customers	3,256	4,485
Other	3,374	658
Financial instruments owned, at fair value	176,862	144,743
Other investments, at cost	7,000	7,681
Goodwill and intangibles assets	5,070
Furniture, equipment, software and leasehold improvements, net of accumulated depreciation and amortization	8,932	3,286
Deferred tax assets, net of valuation allowance	25,268	30,893
Prepaid expenses and other assets	5,579	5,904
Total assets	1,256,406	410,572
Liabilities
Securities loaned	581,003
Securities sold but not yet purchased, at fair value	335,281	42,241
Accrued compensation and benefits	52,560	58,502
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities	17,511	10,351
Due to brokers, dealers and clearing organizations		8,701
Total liabilities	986,355	119,795
Commitments and Contingencies (Note 7)
Shareholders' Equity
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value, 100,000,000 shares authorized, none issued and outstanding
Common stock, $0.001 par value, 75,000,000 shares authorized, 8,894,950 and 10,545,509 shares issued and outstanding, respectively	9	11
Additional paid-in capital	315,600	362,983
Restricted stock units	32,055	21,487
Accumulated other comprehensive income, net of taxes	38	34
Accumulated deficit	(77,651)	(93,738)
Total shareholders' equity	270,051	290,777
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$ 1,256,406	$ 410,572

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Earnings Per Share - Number of Anti-Dilutive Stock Options, Unvested Restricted Stock and Unvested RSUs Outstanding (Detail) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Schedule Of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Anti-dilutive stock-based awards	1,777	1,957	1,870	2,177
Stock Options-Employees and Directors [Member]
Schedule Of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Anti-dilutive stock-based awards	694	776	720	855
Stock Options-Non-Employee [Member]
Schedule Of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Anti-dilutive stock-based awards	26	196	27	216
Restricted Stock [Member]
Schedule Of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Anti-dilutive stock-based awards	9	8	10	9
RSUs [Member]
Schedule Of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Anti-dilutive stock-based awards	1,048	977	1,113	1,097

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Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Change in unrealized (loss) gain on available-for-sale investment securities, taxes	$ (13)	$ 475	$ 3	$ 1,144

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Financial Instruments and Long-Term Investments - Financial Instruments Held for Investment - Designated as Trading (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Trading Securities [Abstract]
Net gains recognized on trading securities	$ 3,578	$ 155	$ 11,628	$ 1,171
Less: Net (gains) losses recognized on trading securities sold during the period	169	361	(872)	(262)
Unrealized gains recognized on trading securities still held at the reporting date	$ 3,747	$ 516	$ 10,756	$ 909

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Financial Instruments and Long-Term Investments (Policies)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

Equity [Abstract]

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The Financial Accounting Standards Board’s (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 820 “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures” (“ASC 820”) defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date, not adjusted for transaction costs. ASC 820 also establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value into three broad levels giving the highest priority to quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3) as described below:

Level 1 Inputs	—	Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that are accessible by the Company;
Level 2 Inputs	—	Quoted prices in markets that are not active or financial instruments for which all significant inputs are observable, either directly or indirectly;
Level 3 Inputs	—	Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability, including significant assumptions of the Company and other market participants.

Investments in Marketable Securities

In accordance with ASC 320, “Investments—Debt and Equity Securities” (“ASC 320”), these securities are carried at fair value with resulting realized and unrealized gains and losses reflected as net investment income in the statements of operations. In addition, pursuant to ASC 825, “Financial Instruments” (“ASC 825”), from time-to-time the Company may elect to account for non-public equity securities acquired by other than the Company’s broker-dealer subsidiary as part of its trading portfolio at fair value with resulting realized and unrealized gains and losses reflected as net investment income in the statements of operations. The Company did not make any such fair value elections during the three months ended September 30, 2014, however, during the nine months ended September 30, 2014, the Company elected to account for two non-public equity securities, purchased at a cost of $6,148, at fair value. Net gains and losses on such trading securities as of the dates indicated were as follows:

	Three Months Ended September 30,				Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2014		2013		2014			2013
Net gains recognized on trading securities	$	3,578	$	155	$	11,628		$	1,171
Less: Net (gains) losses recognized on trading securities sold during the period		169		361		(872	)		(262	)
Unrealized gains recognized on trading securities still held at the reporting date	$	3,747	$	516	$	10,756		$	909

As part of the Company’s investing activities, during the three months ended June 30, 2014 the Company entered into one short-sale of a $75,000 face value 7.25% U.S. Treasury security, and during the three months ended March 31, 2014 the Company entered into two short-sales of $100,000 face value each, 4.50% U.S. Treasury securities. These securities mature in May 2016, November 2015 and February 2016, respectively. These positions are included in securities sold but not yet purchased on the Company’s balance sheet as of September 30, 2014. Proceeds from these short-sales, as well as related margin requirements, are held in a collateral account and are included in due from brokers, dealers and clearing organizations in the Company’s balance sheet. Such amounts are not available for withdrawal and are subject to closure of the open short positions. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, the Company incurred $3,668 and $8,428, respectively, of interest expense related to these transactions. The Company is obligated to fund the fixed-rate coupon interest on these securities while the short-positions are outstanding.

Financial Instruments Held for Investment—Designated as Available-for-Sale

As of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the Company had certain investments in marketable equity securities held by other than the Company’s broker-dealer subsidiary that are classified as available-for-sale securities. These investments are designated as available-for-sale due to the Company’s intent at the time of designation to hold these securities for investment purposes over an extended period. However, these investments are available to be sold should economic conditions warrant such a transaction. In accordance with ASC 320, these securities are carried at fair value with resulting unrealized gains and losses reflected as other comprehensive income or loss.

Securities Lending

Securities Lending:

On March 27, 2014, the Company entered into a Transaction Agreement with Lazard Capital Markets LLC (“LCM”) pursuant to which FBR Capital Markets & Co. (“FBRCM”), the Company’s broker-dealer subsidiary, agreed to purchase LCM’s securities lending business (the “Transaction Agreement”) and on August 4, 2014, the Company completed its purchase of this securities lending business. Pursuant to the terms of the Transaction Agreement, the Company made an initial cash payment of $1,000 at closing and is obligated to make additional payments that are contingent on the performance of the business over the next 18 months. As described below, as of September 30, 2014, the Company has estimated these aggregate contingent payments to be $4,070. The Company will continue to assess the value of this contingent consideration at each reporting date until its obligations are satisfied.

As a result of this acquisition, the Company has an active securities borrowed and loaned business in which it borrows securities from one party and lends them to another. The securities lending business is included within the Company’s institutional sales, trading and research operations in the Company’s capital markets segment. Securities borrowed and securities loaned are recorded based upon the amount of cash advanced or received. Securities borrowed transactions facilitate the settlement process and require the Company to deposit cash or other collateral with the lender. With respect to securities loaned, the Company receives collateral in the form of cash. The amount of collateral required to be deposited for securities borrowed, or received for securities loaned, is an amount generally in excess of the market value of the applicable securities borrowed or loaned. The Company monitors the market value of the securities borrowed and loaned on a daily basis, with additional collateral obtained, or excess collateral recalled, when deemed appropriate. A substantial portion of the Company’s interest revenue and interest expense results from these activities.

The Company accounts for securities lending transactions in accordance with ASU 2013-01, Balance Sheet (Topic 210): “Clarifying the Scope of Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities,” requiring companies to report disclosures of offsetting assets and liabilities. The Company does not net securities borrowed and securities loaned and these items are presented on a gross basis in the balance sheets. The following table presents the contractual gross and net securities borrowing and lending balances and the related offsetting amount as of September 30, 2014.

	Gross Amounts Recognized		Gross Amounts offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheets(1)		Net Amounts included in the Consolidated Balance Sheets		Amounts not offset in the Balance Sheet but eligible for offsetting upon counterparty default(2)		Net amounts
Securities borrowed	$	578,399	$	—	$	578,399	$	578,399	$	—
Securities loaned	$	581,003	$	—	$	581,003	$	581,003	$	—

(1) Includes financial instruments subject to enforceable master netting provisions that are permitted to be offset to the extent an event of default has occurred.

(2) Includes the amount of cash collateral held/posted.

The Company accounted for its acquisition of LCM’s securities lending business in accordance with ASC 805, “Business Combinations” (“ASC 805”), using the acquisition method of accounting which requires, among other things, that assets acquired and liabilities assumed be recognized at their estimated fair values as of the acquisition date. The Company’s estimate of contingent consideration and estimates of fair value included in the financial statements, in conformity with ASC 820, represent the Company’s best estimates and valuations. These estimates and underlying assumptions are inherently subject to significant uncertainties and contingencies beyond the control of the Company. Accordingly, the Company cannot provide assurance that the estimates, assumptions, and values reflected in its valuations will be realized, and actual results could vary materially. The table below summarizes the preliminary estimates of contingent consideration, and the fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the acquisition date.

Purchase Price:
Cash paid	$	1,000
Estimated contingent consideration		4,070
Total	$	5,070
Fair Value of Assets Acquired:
Securities borrowed	$	583,923
Due from brokers, dealers and clearing organizations		185
Total	$	584,108
Fair Value of Liabilities Assumed:
Securities loaned	$	584,108
Purchase price to be allocated to goodwill and intangible assets	$	5,070

The goodwill and intangible asset balances are included in the Company’s capital markets segment and this entire balance is expected to be deductible for tax purposes. The Company is in the process of completing its intangible asset appraisals related to this acquisition. In accordance with ASC 805, if additional information is obtained about these assets within the measurement period (not to exceed one year from the date of acquisition), including finalization of asset appraisals, the Company will refine its estimates of fair value to allocate the purchase price more accurately.

Income Taxes

The Company’s quarterly tax provision is determined pursuant to ASC 740, “Income Taxes” (“ASC 740”), which requires using an estimated annual effective rate based on forecasted taxable income for the full year.

Compensation-Stock Compensation

In accordance with the provisions of ASC 718, “Compensation—Stock Compensation,” the Company is required to recognize compensation expense relating to shares offered under the Purchase Plan. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, the Company recognized compensation expense of $32 and $220, respectively. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, the Company recognized compensation expense of $29 and $192, respectively.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In July 2013, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2013-11, Income Taxes (Topic 740), “Presentation of an Unrecognized Tax Benefit When a Net Operating Loss Carry-forward, a Similar Tax Loss, or a Tax Credit Carry-forward Exists.” This standard requires the netting of unrecognized tax benefits against a deferred tax asset for a loss or other carry-forward that would apply in settlement of the uncertain tax positions. Under the new standard, unrecognized tax benefits will be netted against all available same- jurisdiction loss or other tax carry-forward that would be utilized, rather than only against carry-forwards that are created by the unrecognized tax benefits. This standard is effective for the Company beginning on January 1, 2014. The Company’s adoption of this guidance did not have a significant effect on its disclosures, financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

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Financial Instruments and Long-Term Investments - Financial Instruments Held for Investment - Designated as Available-for-Sale (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Financial Instruments Held For Investment Designated As Available For Sale [Abstract]
Marketable equity securities, Cost Basis	$ 108	$ 108
Marketable equity securities, Unrealized Gains	55	48
Marketable equity securities, Unrealized Losses	0	0
Marketable equity securities, Fair Value	$ 163	$ 156

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Securities Lending (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Gross and Net Securities Borrowing and Lending Balances

The following table presents the contractual gross and net securities borrowing and lending balances and the related offsetting amount as of September 30, 2014.

	Gross Amounts Recognized		Gross Amounts offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheets(1)		Net Amounts included in the Consolidated Balance Sheets		Amounts not offset in the Balance Sheet but eligible for offsetting upon counterparty default(2)		Net amounts
Securities borrowed	$	578,399	$	—	$	578,399	$	578,399	$	—
Securities loaned	$	581,003	$	—	$	581,003	$	581,003	$	—

(1) Includes financial instruments subject to enforceable master netting provisions that are permitted to be offset to the extent an event of default has occurred.

(2) Includes the amount of cash collateral held/posted.

Summary of Preliminary Estimates of Contingent Consideration, and Fair Value of Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed

The table below summarizes the preliminary estimates of contingent consideration, and the fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the acquisition date.

Purchase Price:
Cash paid	$	1,000
Estimated contingent consideration		4,070
Total	$	5,070
Fair Value of Assets Acquired:
Securities borrowed	$	583,923
Due from brokers, dealers and clearing organizations		185
Total	$	584,108
Fair Value of Liabilities Assumed:
Securities loaned	$	584,108
Purchase price to be allocated to goodwill and intangible assets	$	5,070

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Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders' Equity (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Total	Common Stock [Member]	Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]	Employee Stock Loan Receivable [Member]	Restricted Stock Units [Member]	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]	Accumulated Deficit [Member]
Beginning Balance at Dec. 31, 2012	$ 239,864	$ 12	$ 402,668	$ (307)	$ 25,235	$ (1,094)	$ (186,650)
Beginning Balance, Shares at Dec. 31, 2012		12,224,000
Net income	92,912						92,912
Issuance of common stock, net of forfeitures	1,500	1	14,880	307	(13,688)
Issuance of common stock, net of forfeitures, shares		699,000
Repurchase of common stock	(55,541)	(2)	(55,539)
Repurchase of common stock, shares		(2,378,000)
Stock compensation expense for options granted to purchase common stock	974		974
Issuance of restricted stock units	9,940				9,940
Other comprehensive income:
Change in unrealized gain (loss) on available-for-sale investment securities, net of taxes	1,128					1,128
Ending Balance at Dec. 31, 2013	290,777	11	362,983	0	21,487	34	(93,738)
Ending Balance, Shares at Dec. 31, 2013		10,545,000
Net income	16,087						16,087
Issuance of common stock, net of forfeitures	377		3,518		(3,141)
Issuance of common stock, net of forfeitures, shares		213,000
Repurchase of common stock	(51,059)	(2)	(51,057)
Repurchase of common stock, shares		(1,863,000)
Stock compensation expense for options granted to purchase common stock	156		156
Issuance of restricted stock units	13,709				13,709
Other comprehensive income:
Change in unrealized gain (loss) on available-for-sale investment securities, net of taxes	4					4
Ending Balance at Sep. 30, 2014	$ 270,051	$ 9	$ 315,600	$ 0	$ 32,055	$ 38	$ (77,651)
Ending Balance, Shares at Sep. 30, 2014		8,895,000

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Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Preferred stock, par value	$ 0.001	$ 0.001
Preferred stock, shares authorized	100,000,000	100,000,000
Preferred stock, shares issued	0	0
Preferred stock, shares outstanding	0	0
Common stock, par value	$ 0.001	$ 0.001
Common stock, shares authorized	75,000,000	75,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	8,894,950	10,545,509
Common stock, shares outstanding	8,894,950	10,545,509

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Related Party Transactions

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

Related Party Transactions [Abstract]

Related Party Transactions

9. Related Party Transactions:

Professional Services Agreement

Under a professional services agreement with Crestview Partners, L.P., the Company agreed to pay Crestview Advisors, L.L.C. a $1,000 annual strategic advisory fee plus reimbursement of reasonable out-of-pocket expenses as long as Crestview continued to own at least 50% of the shares purchased by certain Crestview affiliates in the Company’s 2006 private offering. During the fourth quarter of 2013, the Company repurchased 736,781 shares from Crestview, representing its remaining shares of the Company’s common stock. Accordingly, subsequent to these share repurchases the Company no longer has any obligations under the professional services agreement with Crestview. In June 2013, Crestview elected to receive a portion of the management fee in options to purchase shares of the Company’s common stock as allowed for under the agreement. Based on Crestview’s election, the Company issued 32,432 options to Crestview Advisors, L.L.C. valued at $270. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, the Company recognized $250 and $750, respectively, of expense associated with this agreement.

Other

During the three months ended September 30, 2013, Crestview exercised options to purchase 54,369 shares of the Company’s common stock at an average exercise price of $15.85 per share and an aggregate cost of $862. Subsequently, in September 2013, the Company repurchased those 54,369 shares and 670,631 other shares from Crestview at $26.25 per share and a total cost of $19,031.

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Document and Entity Information	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Oct. 31, 2014
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]
Document Type	10-Q
Amendment Flag	false
Document Period End Date	Sep. 30, 2014
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2014
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q3
Trading Symbol	FBRC
Entity Registrant Name	FBR & CO.
Entity Central Index Key	0001371446
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Filer Category	Accelerated Filer
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		8,880,246

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Discontinued Operations

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]

Discontinued Operations

10. Discontinued Operations:

The Company completed the sale of the FBR Funds, a family of mutual funds, in October 2012. Subsequent to the sale closing, the Company has had no continuing involvement in the management of these funds. As a result of this sale transaction, the Company has reported the results of its asset management operations as discontinued operations.

In accordance with the asset sale agreement, the Company received an initial payment upon closing in October 2012 and a subsequent payment upon the first anniversary of closing in October 2013, in each case based on a percentage of assets under management for the applicable funds. Additionally, the gain recorded on the asset sale in 2012 included an estimate of the contingent payment to be received in 2013. The Company valued this contingent payment at each reporting date during 2013, through the first anniversary of the closing in October 2013. These valuations were based on the Company’s consideration of various factors outside of its control that could have had a significant effect on the value of prospective assets under management. For example, uncertainties related to fund performance, market conditions as well as investor demand for equity mutual funds. Other considerations included the Company’s historical asset levels and potential asset attrition as a result of the sale transaction.

The Company’s net income from discontinued operations during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 reflects the estimated change in value during the periods of the contingent payment that was due from this sale and recorded as a receivable at December 31, 2012. The increase in value during 2013 was due primarily to market appreciation of the funds during the period subsequent to the sale. The tax provision recognized in 2013 related primarily to state taxes on income that could not be offset by either net operating loss or capital loss carryforwards. Based on the Company’s receipt of the applicable contingent sale proceeds during the fourth quarter of 2013, there are no comparable discontinued operation results in 2014.

The results related to our asset management operations reflected in the consolidated statement of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, are presented in the following table.

	Three Months Ended			Nine Months Ended
	September 30, 2013			September 30, 2013
Revenues	$	—		$	—
Gain on sale of assets, net		3,800			7,229
Expenses		(20	)		201
Income from discontinued operations before income taxes		3,820			7,028
Income tax provision		198			284
Income from discontinued operations, net of taxes	$	3,622		$	6,744

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Consolidated Statements of Operations (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Investment banking:
Capital raising	$ 27,137	$ 15,998	$ 95,765	$ 164,849
Advisory	2,152	3,616	5,947	8,092
Institutional brokerage	11,946	13,194	41,680	40,021
Net investment income	3,075	650	16,000	3,957
Interest	4,861	334	5,415	1,490
Dividends and other	226	264	806	815
Total revenues	49,397	34,056	165,613	219,224
Interest expense	7,300		12,060
Revenues, net of interest expense	42,097	34,056	153,553	219,224
Non-Interest Expenses:
Compensation and benefits	23,771	17,992	87,141	122,325
Professional services	3,663	2,393	11,025	9,228
Business development	2,764	1,995	8,189	6,738
Clearing and brokerage fees	1,155	940	3,516	3,852
Occupancy and equipment	3,067	2,835	9,222	9,185
Communications	2,873	2,567	8,621	8,313
Other operating expenses	1,496	2,184	4,541	5,894
Total non-interest expenses	38,789	30,906	132,255	165,535
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	3,308	3,150	21,298	53,689
Income tax (benefit) provision	(193)	361	5,211	(23,880)
Income from continuing operations, net of taxes	3,501	2,789	16,087	77,569
Income from discontinued operations, net of taxes		3,622		6,744
Net income	$ 3,501	$ 6,411	$ 16,087	$ 84,313
Basic income per share:
Income from continuing operations, net of taxes	$ 0.34	$ 0.23	$ 1.51	$ 6.37
Income from discontinued operations, net of taxes		$ 0.30		$ 0.55
Basic income per share	$ 0.34	$ 0.53	$ 1.51	$ 6.92
Diluted income per share:
Income from continuing operations, net of taxes	$ 0.31	$ 0.21	$ 1.36	$ 5.90
Income from discontinued operations, net of taxes		$ 0.27		$ 0.51
Diluted income per share	$ 0.31	$ 0.48	$ 1.36	$ 6.41
Basic weighted average shares outstanding (in thousands)	10,171	12,137	10,642	12,180
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding (in thousands)	11,419	13,335	11,798	13,157

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Income Taxes

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]

Income Taxes

4. Income Taxes:

During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, the Company recorded a tax benefit of $193 and a tax provision of $5,211, respectively. The Company’s quarterly tax provision is determined pursuant to ASC 740, “Income Taxes” (“ASC 740”), which requires using an estimated annual effective rate based on forecasted taxable income for the full year. The Company’s effective tax rates for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 were (5.8)% and 24.5%, respectively. The Company’s 2014 tax rate differed from statutory tax rates primarily due to capital loss carryforwards subject to a valuation allowance that are projected to be utilized during the year. As a result of the valuation allowance release discussed in more detail below, during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, the Company recorded an income tax provision of $361 and an income tax benefit of $23,880, respectively. The Company’s effective tax rates for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 were 11.5% and (44.5)%, respectively. These tax rates differed from statutory tax rates primarily due to the effects of the valuation allowance reversal.

During the three months ended June 30, 2013, the Company released a significant component of its valuation allowance against its net deferred tax assets since, based on the application of the criteria in ASC 740, it concluded that it was more likely than not that the benefits of these assets would be realized in the future. Following the criteria in ASC 740, the Company reviews this valuation allowance on a quarterly basis assessing the positive and negative evidence to determine if it is more likely than not that some or all of the deferred tax assets will be realized. The Company’s operating results since June 30, 2013 have provided additional positive evidence in support of the valuation allowance release. As of June 30, 2013 and subsequently, as described below, the Company’s valuation allowance for its deferred tax assets relates to capital loss carryforwards and net unrealized losses on investments. Realization of the Company’s deferred tax assets not subject to a valuation allowance is dependent on the Company’s prospective operating performance and its ability to generate positive operating results.

At December 31, 2013, the Company’s net deferred tax assets totaled $49,165 and were partially offset by a valuation allowance of $18,272. This valuation allowance related to capital loss carryforwards and net unrealized losses on investments and was determined based on the Company’s application of the guidance in ASC 740 and its conclusion that it was more likely than not that the benefits of these assets would not be realized in the future. Based on its assessment as of September 30, 2014, the Company determined that a valuation allowance related to its capital loss carryforwards and net unrealized losses on investments continued to be appropriate. As of September 30, 2014, these deferred tax assets and related valuation allowance totaled approximately $14,100. Recognition of these deferred tax assets will be dependent on the Company’s ability to generate capital gains.

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Securities Lending

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Securities Lending

3. Securities Lending:

On March 27, 2014, the Company entered into a Transaction Agreement with Lazard Capital Markets LLC (“LCM”) pursuant to which FBR Capital Markets & Co. (“FBRCM”), the Company’s broker-dealer subsidiary, agreed to purchase LCM’s securities lending business (the “Transaction Agreement”) and on August 4, 2014, the Company completed its purchase of this securities lending business. Pursuant to the terms of the Transaction Agreement, the Company made an initial cash payment of $1,000 at closing and is obligated to make additional payments that are contingent on the performance of the business over the next 18 months. As described below, as of September 30, 2014, the Company has estimated these aggregate contingent payments to be $4,070. The Company will continue to assess the value of this contingent consideration at each reporting date until its obligations are satisfied.

As a result of this acquisition, the Company has an active securities borrowed and loaned business in which it borrows securities from one party and lends them to another. The securities lending business is included within the Company’s institutional sales, trading and research operations in the Company’s capital markets segment. Securities borrowed and securities loaned are recorded based upon the amount of cash advanced or received. Securities borrowed transactions facilitate the settlement process and require the Company to deposit cash or other collateral with the lender. With respect to securities loaned, the Company receives collateral in the form of cash. The amount of collateral required to be deposited for securities borrowed, or received for securities loaned, is an amount generally in excess of the market value of the applicable securities borrowed or loaned. The Company monitors the market value of the securities borrowed and loaned on a daily basis, with additional collateral obtained, or excess collateral recalled, when deemed appropriate. A substantial portion of the Company’s interest revenue and interest expense results from these activities.

The Company accounts for securities lending transactions in accordance with ASU 2013-01, Balance Sheet (Topic 210): “Clarifying the Scope of Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities,” requiring companies to report disclosures of offsetting assets and liabilities. The Company does not net securities borrowed and securities loaned and these items are presented on a gross basis in the balance sheets. The following table presents the contractual gross and net securities borrowing and lending balances and the related offsetting amount as of September 30, 2014.

	Gross Amounts Recognized		Gross Amounts offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheets(1)		Net Amounts included in the Consolidated Balance Sheets		Amounts not offset in the Balance Sheet but eligible for offsetting upon counterparty default(2)		Net amounts
Securities borrowed	$	578,399	$	—	$	578,399	$	578,399	$	—
Securities loaned	$	581,003	$	—	$	581,003	$	581,003	$	—

(1) Includes financial instruments subject to enforceable master netting provisions that are permitted to be offset to the extent an event of default has occurred.

(2) Includes the amount of cash collateral held/posted.

The Company accounted for its acquisition of LCM’s securities lending business in accordance with ASC 805, “Business Combinations” (“ASC 805”), using the acquisition method of accounting which requires, among other things, that assets acquired and liabilities assumed be recognized at their estimated fair values as of the acquisition date. The Company’s estimate of contingent consideration and estimates of fair value included in the financial statements, in conformity with ASC 820, represent the Company’s best estimates and valuations. These estimates and underlying assumptions are inherently subject to significant uncertainties and contingencies beyond the control of the Company. Accordingly, the Company cannot provide assurance that the estimates, assumptions, and values reflected in its valuations will be realized, and actual results could vary materially. The table below summarizes the preliminary estimates of contingent consideration, and the fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the acquisition date.

Purchase Price:
Cash paid	$	1,000
Estimated contingent consideration		4,070
Total	$	5,070
Fair Value of Assets Acquired:
Securities borrowed	$	583,923
Due from brokers, dealers and clearing organizations		185
Total	$	584,108
Fair Value of Liabilities Assumed:
Securities loaned	$	584,108
Purchase price to be allocated to goodwill and intangible assets	$	5,070

The goodwill and intangible asset balances are included in the Company’s capital markets segment and this entire balance is expected to be deductible for tax purposes. The Company is in the process of completing its intangible asset appraisals related to this acquisition. In accordance with ASC 805, if additional information is obtained about these assets within the measurement period (not to exceed one year from the date of acquisition), including finalization of asset appraisals, the Company will refine its estimates of fair value to allocate the purchase price more accurately.

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Financial Instruments and Long-Term Investments (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]

Items Measured at Fair Value on Recurring Basis

The following tables set forth, by level within the fair value hierarchy, financial instruments accounted for under ASC 820 as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013. As required by ASC 820, assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value are classified in their entirety based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement.

Items Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis

	September 30, 2014		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Financial instruments owned, at fair value:
Financial instruments held for trading activities at broker-dealer subsidiary:
Marketable and non-public equity securities	$	16,259	$	16,190	$	—	$	69
Listed options		10		10		—		—
Convertible and fixed income debt instruments		47,239		—		47,239		—
		63,508		16,200		47,239		69
Financial instruments held for investment activities:
Designated as trading:
Marketable and non-public equity securities		7,483		5,247		—		2,236
Warrants		904		—		—		904
Designated as available-for-sale:
Marketable equity securities		163		163		—		—
		8,550		5,410		—		3,140
Investment Funds		104,804		—		—		104,804
Total	$	176,862	$	21,610	$	47,239	$	108,013
Securities sold but not yet purchased, at fair value:
U.S. Treasury securities	$	293,873	$	293,873	$	—	$	—
Marketable equity securities		36,932		36,932		—		—
Convertible and fixed income debt instruments		4,476		—		4,476		—
Total	$	335,281	$	330,805	$	4,476	$	—

	December 31, 2013		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Financial instruments owned, at fair value:
Financial instruments held for trading activities at broker-dealer subsidiary:
Marketable and non-public equity securities	$	25,402	$	22,054	$	—	$	3,348
Listed options		771		771		—		—
Convertible and fixed income debt instruments		32,024		—		32,024		—
		58,197		22,825		32,024		3,348
Financial instruments held for investment activities:
Designated as trading:
Marketable and non-public equity securities		21,142		14,951		—		6,191
Warrants		1,996		—		—		1,996
Fixed income debt instruments		2,055		—		2,055		—
Designated as available-for-sale:
Marketable equity securities		156		156		—		—
		25,349		15,107		2,055		8,187
Investment Funds		61,197		—		—		61,197
Total	$	144,743	$	37,932	$	34,079	$	72,732
Securities sold but not yet purchased, at fair value:
Marketable and non-public equity securities	$	35,720	$	34,221	$	—	$	1,499
Listed options		354		354		—		—
Convertible and fixed income debt instruments		6,167		—		6,167		—
Total	$	42,241	$	34,575	$	6,167	$	1,499

Valuation Technique and Unobservable Inputs

The following table provides the valuation technique and unobservable inputs primarily used in assessing the value of these securities as of September 30, 2014:

Valuation Technique	Fair Value		Unobservable Input	Range			Weighted Average
Market approach—assets	$	2,305	Over-the counter trading activity		$0.36 – $25.00/share		$	12.02
Black-Scholes—assets	$	904	Volatility		30	%		30	%
			Dividend Yield		0	%		0	%
			Interest Rate		2.4	%		2.4	%

The following table provides the valuation technique and unobservable inputs primarily used in assessing the value of these securities as of December 31, 2013:

Valuation Technique	Fair Value		Unobservable Input	Range			Weighted Average
Market approach—assets	$	9,539	Over-the-counter trading activity	$	0.77 – $19.00/share		$	13.44
Market approach—liabilities	$	1,499	Over-the-counter trading activity	$	65.15/share		$	65.15
Black-Scholes—assets	$	1,996	Volatility		30	%		30	%
			Dividend Yield		0	%		0	%
			Interest Rate		2.9	%		2.9	%

Changes in Fair Value of Company's Level 3 Financial Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis

The tables below set forth a summary of changes in the fair value of the Company’s Level 3 financial assets that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis for the three months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013. As of September 30, 2014 and 2013, the Company did not have any net unrealized gains (losses) included in accumulated other comprehensive income on Level 3 financial assets.

	Trading Securities			Investment Funds			Total
Beginning balance, July 1, 2014	$	9,486		$	93,290		$	102,776
Total net gains (losses) (realized/unrealized)
Included in earnings		(356	)		(137	)		(493	)
Included in other comprehensive income		—			—			—
Purchases		46,241			19,057			65,298
Sales/Distributions		(52,162	)		(7,406	)		(59,568	)
Transfers out of level 3		—			—			—
Ending balance, September 30, 2014	$	3,209		$	104,804		$	108,013
The amount of total gains or losses for the period included in earnings attributable to the change in unrealized gains or losses relating to assets still held at the reporting date	$	(408	)	$	(66	)	$	(474	)

	Trading Securities			Investment Funds			Total
Beginning balance, July 1, 2013	$	10,201		$	28,733		$	38,934
Total net gains (losses) (realized/unrealized)
Included in earnings		814			399			1,213
Included in other comprehensive income		—			—			—
Purchases		154,921			22,500			177,421
Sales/Distributions		(155,830	)		(118	)		(155,948	)
Transfers out of level 3		—			—			—
Ending balance, September 30, 2013	$	10,106		$	51,514		$	61,620
The amount of total gains or losses for the period included in earnings attributable to the change in unrealized gains or losses relating to assets still held at the reporting date	$	343		$	399		$	742

The tables below set forth a summary of changes in the fair value of the Company’s Level 3 financial assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013.

	Trading Securities			Trading Securities Sold not yet Purchased			Investment Funds			Total
Beginning balance, January 1, 2014	$	11,535		$	(1,499	)	$	61,197		$	71,233
Total net gains (losses) (realized/unrealized)
Included in earnings		(268	)		(122	)		3,755			3,365
Included in other comprehensive income		—			—			—			—
Purchases		95,020			6,043			47,544			148,607
Sales/Distributions		(96,829	)		(4,422	)		(7,692	)		(108,943	)
Transfers out of level 3		(6,249	)		—			—			(6,249	)
Ending balance, September 30, 2014	$	3,209		$	—		$	104,804		$	108,013
The amount of total gains or losses for the period included in earnings attributable to the change in unrealized gains or losses relating to assets still held at the reporting date	$	311		$	—		$	4,190		$	4,501

	Trading Securities			Investment Funds			Total
Beginning balance, January 1, 2013	$	2,615		$	17,600		$	20,215
Total net gains (losses) (realized/unrealized)
Included in earnings		3,050			2,556			5,606
Included in other comprehensive income		—			—			—
Purchases		391,131			31,500			422,631
Sales/Distributions		(385,524	)		(142	)		(385,666	)
Transfers out of level 3		(1,166	)		—			(1,166	)
Ending balance, September 30, 2013	$	10,106		$	51,514		$	61,620
The amount of total gains or losses for the period included in earnings attributable to the change in unrealized gains or losses relating to assets still held at the reporting date	$	2,191		$	2,556		$	4,747

Gains (Losses) from Level 3 Financial Assets Measured on Recurring Basis

Gains and losses from Level 3 financial assets that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis, included in earnings for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, are reported in the following line descriptions on the Company’s statements of operations:

	Three Months Ended September 30,					Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2014			2013		2014			2013
Total gains and losses included in earnings for the period:
Institutional brokerage	$	(4	)	$	496	$	(1	)	$	983
Net investment income		(489	)		717		3,366			4,623
Change in unrealized gains or losses relating to assets still held at the end of the respective period:
Institutional brokerage	$	9		$	25	$	(20	)	$	153
Net investment income		(483	)		717		4,521			4,594

Financial Instruments Held for Investment - Designated as Trading

Net gains and losses on such trading securities as of the dates indicated were as follows:

	Three Months Ended September 30,				Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2014		2013		2014			2013
Net gains recognized on trading securities	$	3,578	$	155	$	11,628		$	1,171
Less: Net (gains) losses recognized on trading securities sold during the period		169		361		(872	)		(262	)
Unrealized gains recognized on trading securities still held at the reporting date	$	3,747	$	516	$	10,756		$	909

Financial Instruments Held for Investment - Designated as Available-for-Sale

Gross unrealized gains and losses on these securities as of the dates indicated were as follows:

	September 30, 2014
	Cost Basis		Unrealized				Fair Value
			Gains		Losses
Marketable equity securities	$	108	$	55	$	0	$	163

	December 31, 2013
	Cost Basis		Unrealized				Fair Value
			Gains		Losses
Marketable equity securities	$	108	$	48	$	0	$	156

Changes in the Company's Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

The following tables set forth the changes in the Company’s accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) by component for the period indicated along with detail regarding reclassifications from other comprehensive income (loss). All such reclassifications from other comprehensive income (loss) are included in net investment income in the Company’s consolidated statements of operations.

	Three Months Ended September 30,					Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2014			2013		2014		2013
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), beginning balance	$	58		$	147	$	34	$	(1,094	)
Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications		(20	)		883		4		1,615
Amounts reclassified from other comprehensive income		—			—		—		509
Accumulated other comprehensive income, at period end	$	38		$	1,030	$	38	$	1,030

	Three Months Ended September 30,				Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2014		2013		2014		2013
Reclassifications from other comprehensive income (loss)
Other-than-temporary impairment loss	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	545
Realized gains on sale of securities		—		—		—		(36	)
Total	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	509

Other Investments, at Cost

Other Investments, at Cost

Other investments consisted of the following as of the dates indicated:

	September 30, 2014		December 31, 2013
Non-public equity securities	$	7,000	$	2,681
Corporate debt investments		—		5,000
	$	7,000	$	7,681

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Segment Information

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

Segment Information

11. Segment Information:

The Company considers its capital markets and principal investing operations to be separate reportable segments. The capital markets segment includes the Company’s investment banking and institutional brokerage operations. These businesses operate as a single integrated unit to deliver capital raising, advisory and sales and trading services to corporate and institutional clients. Principal investing includes investments in investment funds, merchant banking and other equity investments, and corporate debt investments.

The Company has developed systems and methodologies to allocate overhead costs to its business units and, accordingly, presents segment information consistent with internal management reporting. Revenue generating transactions between the individual segments are included in the net revenue and pre-tax income (loss) of each segment. The following tables illustrate the financial information for the Company’s segments for the periods indicated:

	Three Months Ended
	September 30, 2014							September 30, 2013
	Capital Markets		Principal Investing			Total		Capital Markets		Principal Investing			Total
Revenues:
Investment banking	$	29,289	$	—		$	29,289	$	19,614	$	—		$	19,614
Institutional brokerage		11,946		—			11,946		13,194		—			13,194
Net investment income		—		3,075			3,075		—		650			650
Interest		4,857		4			4,861		148		186			334
Dividends and other		131		95			226		88		176			264
Total revenues		46,223		3,174			49,397		33,044		1,012			34,056
Interest expense		3,632		3,668			7,300		—		—			—
Revenues, net of interest		42,591		(494	)		42,097		33,044		1,012			34,056
Operating Expenses:
Variable		13,627		(413	)		13,214		6,633		(46	)		6,587
Fixed		25,043		532			25,575		23,902		417			24,319
Total		38,670		119			38,789		30,535		371			30,906
Pre-tax income (loss)	$	3,921	$	(613	)	$	3,308	$	2,509	$	641		$	3,150
Compensation and benefits:
Variable	$	8,617	$	(416	)	$	8,201	$	4,717	$	(48	)	$	4,669
Fixed		15,192		378			15,570		13,074		249			13,323
Total	$	23,809	$	(38	)	$	23,771	$	17,791	$	201		$	17,992
	Nine Months Ended
	September 30, 2014							September 30, 2013
	Capital Markets		Principal Investing			Total		Capital Markets		Principal Investing			Total
Revenues:
Investment banking	$	101,712	$	—		$	101,712	$	172,941	$	—		$	172,941
Institutional brokerage		41,680		—			41,680		40,021		—			40,021
Net investment income		—		16,000			16,000		—		3,957			3,957
Interest		5,293		122			5,415		917		573			1,490
Dividends and other		428		378			806		287		528			815
Total revenues		149,113		16,500			165,613		214,166		5,058			219,224
Interest expense		3,632		8,428			12,060		—		—			—
Revenues, net of interest		145,481		8,072			153,553		214,166		5,058			219,224
Operating Expenses:
Variable		54,311		945			55,256		93,412		713			94,125
Fixed		75,044		1,955			76,999		70,279		1,131			71,410
Total		129,355		2,900			132,255		163,691		1,844			165,535
Pre-tax income	$	16,126	$	5,172		$	21,298	$	50,475	$	3,214		$	53,689
Compensation and benefits:
Variable	$	40,738	$	936		$	41,674	$	82,504	$	708		$	83,212
Fixed		44,380		1,087			45,467		38,376		737			39,113
Total	$	85,118	$	2,023		$	87,141	$	120,880	$	1,445		$	122,325

The total assets of the Company’s capital markets segment increased to $830,096 as of September 30, 2014 from $349,082 as of June 30, 2014 and from $308,870 as of December 31, 2013. The increase in these total assets during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 was due primarily to the purchase of a securities lending business resulting in an increase in securities borrowed, an asset, of $578,399 which was offset by securities loaned, a liability, of $581,003 (see Note 3, “Securities Lending”).

The total assets of the Company’s principal investing segment increased to $426,310 as of September 30, 2014 from $397,039 as of June 30, 2014 and $101,702 as of December 31, 2013. The increase in these total assets was a result of investing activities during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, in particular, the Company completed one short-sale of $75,000 face value, 7.25% U.S. Treasury security during the three months ended June 30, 2014, and two short-sales of $100,000 face value each, 4.50% U.S. Treasury securities during the three months ended March 31, 2014.

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Commitments and Contingencies

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

Commitments and Contingencies

7. Commitments and Contingencies:

Litigation

As of September 30, 2014, the Company was neither a defendant nor plaintiff in any lawsuits or arbitrations nor involved in any governmental or self-regulatory organization matters that are expected to have a material adverse effect on its financial condition, results of operations or liquidity. The Company has been named as a defendant in a small number of civil lawsuits relating to its various businesses. In addition, the Company is subject to various reviews, examinations, investigations and other inquiries by governmental agencies and self regulatory organizations. There can be no assurance that these matters individually or in aggregate will not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial condition, results of operations, or liquidity in a future period. However, based on management’s review with counsel, resolution of these matters is not expected to have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial condition, results of operations or liquidity.

Many aspects of the Company’s business involve substantial risks of liability and litigation. Underwriters, broker-dealers and investment advisers are exposed to liability under Federal and state securities laws, other Federal and state laws and court decisions, including decisions with respect to underwriters’ liability and limitations on indemnification, as well as with respect to the handling of customer accounts. For example, underwriters may be held liable for material misstatements or omissions of fact in a prospectus used in connection with the securities being offered and broker-dealers may be held liable for statements made by their securities analysts or other personnel. In the past, FBRCM has been named as a defendant in a small number of securities claims involving investment banking clients of FBRCM as a result of FBRCM’s role as an underwriter. In these cases, the underwriting agreement provides, subject to certain conditions, that the investment banking client is required to indemnify FBRCM against certain claims or liabilities, including claims or liabilities under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), or contribute to payments which FBRCM is required to make as a result of the litigation. There can be no assurance that such indemnification or contribution will ultimately be available to the Company or that an investment banking client will be able to satisfy its indemnity or contribution obligations when due.

In accordance with applicable accounting guidance, the Company establishes an accrued liability for litigation and regulatory matters when those matters present loss contingencies that are both probable and estimable. In such cases, there may be an exposure to loss in excess of any amounts accrued. When a loss contingency is not both probable and estimable, the Company does not establish an accrued liability. As a litigation or regulatory matter develops, management, in conjunction with counsel, evaluates on an ongoing basis whether such matter presents a loss contingency that is probable and estimable.

In certain circumstances, broker-dealers and asset managers may also be held liable by customers and clients for losses sustained on investments. In recent years, there has been an increasing incidence of litigation and actions by government agencies and self regulatory organizations involving the securities industry, including class actions that seek substantial damages. The Company is also subject to the risk of litigation, including litigation that may be without merit. As the Company intends to actively defend any such litigation, significant legal expenses could be incurred. An adverse resolution of any future litigation against the Company could materially affect its financial condition, operating results and liquidity.

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Net Capital Requirements

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

Text Block [Abstract]

Net Capital Requirements

5. Net Capital Requirements:

FBRCM is registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and is a member of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. (“FINRA”). As such, it is subject to the minimum net capital requirements promulgated by the SEC. As of September 30, 2014, FBRCM had net capital of $63,096 which was $58,440 in excess of its required net capital of $4,656.

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Earnings Per Share

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Earnings Per Share

6. Earnings Per Share:

Basic earnings per share includes no dilution and is computed by dividing net income or loss available to common shareholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted earnings per share includes the impact of dilutive securities such as stock options, unvested shares of restricted stock and restricted stock units (“RSUs”), all of which are subject to forfeiture. The following table presents the computations of basic and diluted earnings per share for the periods indicated:

	Three Months Ended September 30, 2014				Three Months Ended September 30, 2013
	Basic		Diluted		Basic		Diluted
Weighted average shares outstanding:
Common stock (in thousands)		10,171		10,171		12,137		12,137
Stock options, unvested restricted stock and unvested RSUs (in thousands)		—		1,248		—		1,198
Weighted average common and common equivalent shares outstanding (in thousands)		10,171		11,419		12,137		13,335
Net income applicable to common stock	$	3,501	$	3,501	$	6,411	$	6,411
Net income per common share	$	0.34	$	0.31	$	0.53	$	0.48

	Nine Months Ended September 30, 2014				Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013
	Basic		Diluted		Basic		Diluted
Weighted average shares outstanding:
Common stock (in thousands)		10,642		10,642		12,180		12,180
Stock options, unvested restricted stock and unvested RSUs (in thousands)		—		1,156		—		977
Weighted average common and common equivalent shares outstanding (in thousands)		10,642		11,798		12,180		13,157
Net income applicable to common stock	$	16,087	$	16,087	$	84,313	$	84,313
Net income per common share	$	1.51	$	1.36	$	6.92	$	6.41

The following table presents the number of anti-dilutive stock options, unvested restricted stock and unvested RSUs for the periods indicated (in thousands):

	Three Months Ended September 30,				Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2014		2013		2014		2013
Stock options—employees and directors		694		776		720		855
Stock options—non-employee		26		196		27		216
Restricted stock, unvested		9		8		10		9
RSUs, unvested		1,048		977		1,113		1,097
		1,777		1,957		1,870		2,177

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Shareholders' Equity

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

Equity [Abstract]

Shareholders' Equity

8. Shareholders’ Equity:

Share Repurchases

In August 2014, the Company completed a tender offer to repurchase shares of its common stock. Pursuant to the modified “Dutch auction” tender offer, the Company repurchased 1,201,897 shares of its common stock at a weighted average share price of $28.06 per share for a total cost, including transaction costs, of $33,730. There were no other share repurchases during the three months ended September 30, 2014.

In addition to the shares repurchased pursuant to the tender offer that was completed in August 2014, during the nine months ended September 30, 2014, the Company repurchased 662,012 shares of its common stock in open market or privately negotiated transactions at weighted average share prices of $26.18 per share for a total cost, including transaction costs, of $17,329. As of September 30, 2014, the Company had remaining authority to repurchase 953,654 additional shares.

During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, the Company repurchased 776,728 shares and 1,492,265 shares, respectively, of its common stock primarily in privately negotiated or open market transactions at weighted average share prices of $26.28 per share and $21.91 per share, respectively, for a total cost, including transaction costs, of $20,416 and $32,700, respectively.

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Under the Company’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan (the “Purchase Plan”), eligible employees may purchase common stock through payroll deductions at a price that is 85% of the lower of the market value of the common stock on the first day of the offering period or the last day of the offering period. In accordance with the provisions of ASC 718, “Compensation—Stock Compensation,” the Company is required to recognize compensation expense relating to shares offered under the Purchase Plan. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, the Company recognized compensation expense of $32 and $220, respectively. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, the Company recognized compensation expense of $29 and $192, respectively.

Stock Compensation Plans

FBR & Co. Amended 2006 Long-Term Incentive Plan (“FBR & Co. Long-Term Incentive Plan”)

Under the FBR & Co. Long-Term Incentive Plan, as amended, the Company may grant options to purchase stock, stock appreciation rights, performance awards, restricted and unrestricted stock and RSUs for up to an aggregate of 7,217,496 shares of common stock, subject to increase under certain provisions of the plan, to eligible participants. Participants include employees, officers and directors of the Company and its subsidiaries. The plan’s termination date is October 22, 2023 unless it is terminated sooner by the Company’s Board of Directors. The FBR & Co. Long-Term Incentive Plan has a term of 10 years and options granted may have an exercise period of up to 10 years. Options may be incentive stock options, as defined by Section 422 of the Internal Revenue Code, or nonqualified stock options.

The Company grants options to purchase stock, restricted shares of common stock and RSUs to employees that vest based on meeting specified service conditions of three to five years and in certain cases achievement of specified market conditions or performance goals. The following table presents compensation expense related to these awards for the periods indicated:

	Three Months Ended September 30,				Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2014		2013		2014			2013
Stock options	$	21	$	96	$	(64	)	$	429
Restricted shares	$	80	$	63	$	216		$	83
RSUs	$	2,373	$	2,025	$	6,581		$	5,536

The following table presents issuance activity related to grants of these awards for the period indicated:

	Three Months Ended September 30, 2014						Nine Months Ended September 30, 2014
	Stock Options		Restricted  Shares		RSUs		Stock Options		Restricted  Shares		RSUs
Stock-based award issuances		—		—		8,000		—		12,218		314,676
Grant date fair value per share	$	—	$	—	$	27.52	$	—	$	26.19	$	24.22

Included in the RSUs granted during the nine months ended September 30, 2014 are 277,405 RSU awards that will vest based on both individual service requirements and the Company’s achievement of specified performance goals. These awards will vest at the following rates based on acheivement of the following performance goals: (1) a 50% rate on December 31, 2016 if the tangible book value of the Company, measured on a per share basis, has increased by an amount equal to a 6% compound annual growth rate over the three-year period beginning on January 1, 2014; (2) a 100% rate if the tangible book value of the Company, measured on a per share basis, has increased by an amount equal to a 9% compound annual growth rate over the performance period; and (3) a proportional rate between 50% and 100% in the event the tangible book value of the Company, measured on a per share basis, has increased by an amount between a 6% and a 9% compound annual growth rate over the performance period. In the event the tangible book value of the Company, measured on a per share basis, has not increased by an amount equal to a 6% compound annual growth rate over the performance period, no performance share units will be earned and the award will be forfeited. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, compensation was recognized based on the Company’s assessment that the awards would vest at a 50% rate.

The following table presents the unrecognized compensation related to unvested options to purchase stock, restricted shares of common stock, and RSUs and the weighted average vesting period in which the expense will be recognized:

	As of September 30, 2014
	Stock Options		Restricted Shares		RSUs
Unrecognized compensation	$	27	$	216	$	13,874
Unvested awards		36,418		12,218		1,991,406
Weighted average vesting period		0.33 years		0.67 years		1.36 years

In addition, as part of the Company’s satisfaction of incentive compensation earned for past service under the Company’s variable compensation programs, employees may receive RSUs in lieu of cash payments. These RSUs are issued to an irrevocable trust for the benefit of the employees and are not returnable to the Company. In settlement of such accrued incentive compensation, for the nine months ended September 30, 2014, the Company granted 294,843 of such RSUs with an aggregate fair value upon grant date of $7,317. For the nine months ended September 30, 2013, the Company granted 127,978 comparable RSUs with an aggregate fair value upon grant date of $2,099.

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Financial Instruments and Long-Term Investments - Gains (Losses) from Level 3 Financial Assets Measured on Recurring Basis (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Total gains and losses included in earnings for the period:
Included in earnings	$ 493	$ (1,213)	$ (3,365)	$ (5,606)
Change in unrealized gains or losses relating to assets held at the end of respective period	(474)	742	4,501	4,747
Institutional Brokerage [Member]
Total gains and losses included in earnings for the period:
Included in earnings	(4)	496	(1)	983
Change in unrealized gains or losses relating to assets held at the end of respective period	9	25	(20)	153
Net Investment Income [Member]
Total gains and losses included in earnings for the period:
Included in earnings	(489)	717	3,366	4,623
Change in unrealized gains or losses relating to assets held at the end of respective period	$ (483)	$ 717	$ 4,521	$ 4,594

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Discontinued Operations - Summary of Asset Management Operations Reflected in Consolidated Statements of Operations (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]
Revenues
Gain on sale of assets, net	3,800	7,229
Expenses	(20)	201
Income from discontinued operations before income taxes	3,820	7,028
Income tax provision	198	284
Income from discontinued operations, net of taxes	$ 3,622	$ 6,744

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Subsequent Events

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

Subsequent Events [Abstract]

Subsequent Events

13. Subsequent Events:

The Company has evaluated and determined that no events or transactions occurred after September 30, 2014 that would require recognition or disclosure in these financial statements.

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Shareholders' Equity (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

Equity [Abstract]

Compensation Expense Related to Awards

The following table presents compensation expense related to these awards for the periods indicated:

	Three Months Ended September 30,				Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2014		2013		2014			2013
Stock options	$	21	$	96	$	(64	)	$	429
Restricted shares	$	80	$	63	$	216		$	83
RSUs	$	2,373	$	2,025	$	6,581		$	5,536

Issuance Activity Related to Grants of Awards

The following table presents issuance activity related to grants of these awards for the period indicated:

	Three Months Ended September 30, 2014						Nine Months Ended September 30, 2014
	Stock Options		Restricted  Shares		RSUs		Stock Options		Restricted  Shares		RSUs
Stock-based award issuances		—		—		8,000		—		12,218		314,676
Grant date fair value per share	$	—	$	—	$	27.52	$	—	$	26.19	$	24.22

Unrecognized Compensation Related to Awards

The following table presents the unrecognized compensation related to unvested options to purchase stock, restricted shares of common stock, and RSUs and the weighted average vesting period in which the expense will be recognized:

	As of September 30, 2014
	Stock Options		Restricted Shares		RSUs
Unrecognized compensation	$	27	$	216	$	13,874
Unvested awards		36,418		12,218		1,991,406
Weighted average vesting period		0.33 years		0.67 years		1.36 years

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Shareholders' Equity - Unrecognized Compensation Related to Awards (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Stock Options [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Unrecognized compensation	$ 27
Unvested awards	36,418
Weighted average vesting period	3 months 29 days
Restricted Stock [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Unrecognized compensation	216
Unvested awards	12,218
Weighted average vesting period	8 months 1 day
RSUs [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Unrecognized compensation	$ 13,874
Unvested awards	1,991,406
Weighted average vesting period	1 year 4 months 10 days

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Securities Lending - Summary of Preliminary Estimates of Contingent Consideration, and Fair Value of Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended	0 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Mar. 27, 2014 Lazard Capital Markets LLC [Member]	Mar. 27, 2014 Lazard Capital Markets LLC [Member]
Purchase Price:
Cash paid	$ 1,000	$ 1,000
Estimated contingent consideration		4,070
Total		5,070
Fair Value of Assets Acquired:
Securities borrowed			583,923
Due from brokers, dealers and clearing organizations			185
Total			584,108
Fair Value of Liabilities Assumed:
Securities loaned			584,108
Purchase price to be allocated to goodwill and intangible assets			$ 5,070

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Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 3,501	$ 6,411	$ 16,087	$ 84,313
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:
Change in unrealized (loss) gain on available-for-sale investment securities, net of taxes of $(13), $475, $3, and $1,144, respectively	(20)	883	4	2,124
Comprehensive income	$ 3,481	$ 7,294	$ 16,091	$ 86,437

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Financial Instruments and Long-Term Investments

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]

Financial Instruments and Long-Term Investments

2. Financial Instruments and Long-Term Investments:

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The Financial Accounting Standards Board’s (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 820 “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures” (“ASC 820”) defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date, not adjusted for transaction costs. ASC 820 also establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value into three broad levels giving the highest priority to quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3) as described below:

Level 1 Inputs	—	Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that are accessible by the Company;
Level 2 Inputs	—	Quoted prices in markets that are not active or financial instruments for which all significant inputs are observable, either directly or indirectly;
Level 3 Inputs	—	Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability, including significant assumptions of the Company and other market participants.

The Company determines fair values for the following assets and liabilities:

Equity securities, listed options and warrants—The Company classifies marketable equity securities and listed options within Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy because quoted market prices from an exchange are used to value these securities. Non-public equity securities, which primarily include securities where the Company acted as a placement agent in an offering of equity securities and where the Company facilitates over-the-counter trading activity for the securities, are classified within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy. In determining the fair value of these securities, the Company considers enterprise value and analyzes various financial, performance and market factors to estimate the value, including where applicable over-the-counter market trading activity. Non-exchange traded warrants to purchase equity securities are classified as Level 3 as a Black-Scholes valuation model is used to value these securities.

U.S. government securities, convertible and fixed income debt instruments—The Company classifies U.S government securities, including highly liquid U.S. Treasury securities within Level 1 as quoted prices are used to value these securities. Convertible and fixed income debt instruments are classified within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy as they are valued using quoted market prices provided by a broker or dealer, or alternative pricing services that provide reasonable levels of price transparency. The Company primarily uses price quotes from one independent broker dealer who makes markets in or is a specialist with expertise in the valuation of these financial instruments. The Company reviews broker or pricing service quotes it receives to assess the reasonableness of the values provided, such reviews include comparison to internal pricing models and, when available, prices observed for recently executed market transactions of comparable size. Based on this assessment, at each reporting date the Company will adjust price quotes it receives if such an adjustment is determined to be appropriate.

Investment Funds—The Company invests in proprietary investment funds that are valued at net asset value (“NAV”) determined by the fund administrator. For investments in non-registered investment companies (private equity, debt funds and fund of funds), the Company classifies these investments within Level 3 as the underlying securities held by these investment companies are primarily corporate and asset-backed fixed income securities and restrictions exist on the redemption of amounts invested by the Company. As a practical expedient, the Company relies on the NAV of these investments as their fair value. The NAVs that have been provided by investees are derived from the fair values of the underlying investments as of the reporting date. As of September 30, 2014, the Company’s $104,804 of investments in non-registered investment funds were subject to various redemption provisions. Approximately 78% of the fair value amount of the funds was redeemable on at least a three month period basis primarily with a notice period of 90 days or less. At September 30, 2014, 25% of the fair value amount of these funds was subject to early withdrawal fees of 5% or less, all of which expire during 2014. Additionally, approximately 81% of the fair value amount of these funds was subject to redemption holdbacks of 10% or less.

Fair Value Hierarchy

The following tables set forth, by level within the fair value hierarchy, financial instruments accounted for under ASC 820 as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013. As required by ASC 820, assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value are classified in their entirety based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement.

Items Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis

	September 30, 2014		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Financial instruments owned, at fair value:
Financial instruments held for trading activities at broker-dealer subsidiary:
Marketable and non-public equity securities	$	16,259	$	16,190	$	—	$	69
Listed options		10		10		—		—
Convertible and fixed income debt instruments		47,239		—		47,239		—
		63,508		16,200		47,239		69
Financial instruments held for investment activities:
Designated as trading:
Marketable and non-public equity securities		7,483		5,247		—		2,236
Warrants		904		—		—		904
Designated as available-for-sale:
Marketable equity securities		163		163		—		—
		8,550		5,410		—		3,140
Investment Funds		104,804		—		—		104,804
Total	$	176,862	$	21,610	$	47,239	$	108,013
Securities sold but not yet purchased, at fair value:
U.S. Treasury securities	$	293,873	$	293,873	$	—	$	—
Marketable equity securities		36,932		36,932		—		—
Convertible and fixed income debt instruments		4,476		—		4,476		—
Total	$	335,281	$	330,805	$	4,476	$	—

As of September 30, 2014, financial assets measured and reported at fair value on a recurring basis and classified within Level 3 were $108,013, or 8.6% of the Company’s total assets at that date. Regarding these Level 3 financial assets, in determining fair value, the Company analyzes various financial, performance and market factors to estimate the value, including for non-public equity securities, over-the-counter market trading activity. The following table provides the valuation technique and unobservable inputs primarily used in assessing the value of these securities as of September 30, 2014:

Valuation Technique	Fair Value		Unobservable Input	Range			Weighted Average
Market approach—assets	$	2,305	Over-the counter trading activity		$0.36 – $25.00/share		$	12.02
Black-Scholes—assets	$	904	Volatility		30	%		30	%
			Dividend Yield		0	%		0	%
			Interest Rate		2.4	%		2.4	%

For those non-public equity securities valued using a market approach, adverse industry market conditions or events experienced by the underlying entities could result in lower over-the-counter trading prices for the securities. Such lower trading prices would result in a decline in the estimated fair value of these assets. For warrants valued using Black-Scholes, adverse industry market conditions or events experienced by the issuer could result in a lower trading price for the underlying equity security and therefore a lower value of these warrants. A reduction in the estimated volatility would also result in a lower value of the warrants. The Company assessed the reasonableness of the fair values of the non-public equity securities noted above based on its consideration of available financial data related to these issuers as well as an assessment of the nature of any over-the-counter trading activity during the period. The Company assessed the reasonableness of the fair value of the non-exchange traded warrants valued using a Black-Scholes valuation based on its consideration of the fair values of comparable exchange-traded options.

The table above excludes $104,804 of investments in 20 non-registered investment funds that are valued at NAV as determined by the fund administrators. The underlying fund investments consist primarily of corporate and asset-backed fixed income securities. Considering the general lack of transparency necessary to conduct an independent assessment of the fair value of the securities underlying each of the NAVs provided by the fund administrators, our quarterly reporting process includes a number of assessment processes to assist the Company in the evaluation of the information provided by fund managers and fund administrators. These assessment processes include, but are not limited to, regular review and discussion of each fund’s performance with its manager and regular evaluation of performance against applicable benchmarks.

	December 31, 2013		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Financial instruments owned, at fair value:
Financial instruments held for trading activities at broker-dealer subsidiary:
Marketable and non-public equity securities	$	25,402	$	22,054	$	—	$	3,348
Listed options		771		771		—		—
Convertible and fixed income debt instruments		32,024		—		32,024		—
		58,197		22,825		32,024		3,348
Financial instruments held for investment activities:
Designated as trading:
Marketable and non-public equity securities		21,142		14,951		—		6,191
Warrants		1,996		—		—		1,996
Fixed income debt instruments		2,055		—		2,055		—
Designated as available-for-sale:
Marketable equity securities		156		156		—		—
		25,349		15,107		2,055		8,187
Investment Funds		61,197		—		—		61,197
Total	$	144,743	$	37,932	$	34,079	$	72,732
Securities sold but not yet purchased, at fair value:
Marketable and non-public equity securities	$	35,720	$	34,221	$	—	$	1,499
Listed options		354		354		—		—
Convertible and fixed income debt instruments		6,167		—		6,167		—
Total	$	42,241	$	34,575	$	6,167	$	1,499

As of December 31, 2013, financial assets measured and reported at fair value on a recurring basis and classified within Level 3 were $72,732, or 17.7% of the Company’s total assets at that date. As of December 31, 2013, financial liabilities measured and reported at fair value on a recurring basis and classified within Level 3 were $1,499, or 1.3% of the Company’s total liabilities at the date. Regarding these Level 3 financial assets and financial liabilities, in determining fair value, the Company analyzes various financial, performance and market factors to estimate the value, including where applicable over-the-counter market trading activity. The following table provides the valuation technique and unobservable inputs primarily used in assessing the value of these securities as of December 31, 2013:

Valuation Technique	Fair Value		Unobservable Input	Range			Weighted Average
Market approach—assets	$	9,539	Over-the-counter trading activity	$	0.77 – $19.00/share		$	13.44
Market approach—liabilities	$	1,499	Over-the-counter trading activity	$	65.15/share		$	65.15
Black-Scholes—assets	$	1,996	Volatility		30	%		30	%
			Dividend Yield		0	%		0	%
			Interest Rate		2.9	%		2.9	%

For those non-public equity securities valued using a market approach, adverse industry market conditions or events experienced by the underlying entities could result in lower over-the-counter trading prices for the securities. Such lower trading prices would result in a decline in the estimated fair value of these assets. An increase in the trading prices of trading securities sold but not yet purchased would result in an increase in the estimated fair value of these liabilities. For warrants valued using Black-Scholes, adverse industry market conditions or events experienced by the issuer could result in a lower trading price for the underlying equity security and therefore a lower value of these warrants. A reduction in the estimated volatility would also result in a lower value of the warrants. The Company assessed the reasonableness of the fair values of the non-public equity securities noted above based on its consideration of available financial data related to these issuers as well as an assessment of the nature of any over-the-counter trading activity during the period. The Company assessed the reasonableness of the fair value of the non-exchange traded warrants valued using a Black-Scholes valuation based on its consideration of the fair values of comparable exchange-traded options.

The table above excludes $61,197 of investments in 14 non-registered investment funds that are valued at NAV as determined by the fund administrators. The underlying fund investments consist primarily of corporate and asset-backed fixed income securities. Considering the general lack of transparency necessary to conduct an independent assessment of the fair value of the securities underlying each of the NAVs provided by the fund administrators, our quarterly reporting process includes a number of assessment processes to assist the Company in the evaluation of the information provided by fund managers and fund administrators. These assessment processes include, but are not limited to, regular review and discussion of each fund’s performance with its manager and regular evaluation of performance against applicable benchmarks.

Level 3 Gains and Losses

The tables below set forth a summary of changes in the fair value of the Company’s Level 3 financial assets that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis for the three months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013. As of September 30, 2014 and 2013, the Company did not have any net unrealized gains (losses) included in accumulated other comprehensive income on Level 3 financial assets.

	Trading Securities			Investment Funds			Total
Beginning balance, July 1, 2014	$	9,486		$	93,290		$	102,776
Total net gains (losses) (realized/unrealized)
Included in earnings		(356	)		(137	)		(493	)
Included in other comprehensive income		—			—			—
Purchases		46,241			19,057			65,298
Sales/Distributions		(52,162	)		(7,406	)		(59,568	)
Transfers out of level 3		—			—			—
Ending balance, September 30, 2014	$	3,209		$	104,804		$	108,013
The amount of total gains or losses for the period included in earnings attributable to the change in unrealized gains or losses relating to assets still held at the reporting date	$	(408	)	$	(66	)	$	(474	)

	Trading Securities			Investment Funds			Total
Beginning balance, July 1, 2013	$	10,201		$	28,733		$	38,934
Total net gains (losses) (realized/unrealized)
Included in earnings		814			399			1,213
Included in other comprehensive income		—			—			—
Purchases		154,921			22,500			177,421
Sales/Distributions		(155,830	)		(118	)		(155,948	)
Transfers out of level 3		—			—			—
Ending balance, September 30, 2013	$	10,106		$	51,514		$	61,620
The amount of total gains or losses for the period included in earnings attributable to the change in unrealized gains or losses relating to assets still held at the reporting date	$	343		$	399		$	742

There were no transfers into, or out of Level 1, 2 and 3 financial assets during the three months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013.

The tables below set forth a summary of changes in the fair value of the Company’s Level 3 financial assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013.

	Trading Securities			Trading Securities Sold not yet Purchased			Investment Funds			Total
Beginning balance, January 1, 2014	$	11,535		$	(1,499	)	$	61,197		$	71,233
Total net gains (losses) (realized/unrealized)
Included in earnings		(268	)		(122	)		3,755			3,365
Included in other comprehensive income		—			—			—			—
Purchases		95,020			6,043			47,544			148,607
Sales/Distributions		(96,829	)		(4,422	)		(7,692	)		(108,943	)
Transfers out of level 3		(6,249	)		—			—			(6,249	)
Ending balance, September 30, 2014	$	3,209		$	—		$	104,804		$	108,013
The amount of total gains or losses for the period included in earnings attributable to the change in unrealized gains or losses relating to assets still held at the reporting date	$	311		$	—		$	4,190		$	4,501

	Trading Securities			Investment Funds			Total
Beginning balance, January 1, 2013	$	2,615		$	17,600		$	20,215
Total net gains (losses) (realized/unrealized)
Included in earnings		3,050			2,556			5,606
Included in other comprehensive income		—			—			—
Purchases		391,131			31,500			422,631
Sales/Distributions		(385,524	)		(142	)		(385,666	)
Transfers out of level 3		(1,166	)		—			(1,166	)
Ending balance, September 30, 2013	$	10,106		$	51,514		$	61,620
The amount of total gains or losses for the period included in earnings attributable to the change in unrealized gains or losses relating to assets still held at the reporting date	$	2,191		$	2,556		$	4,747

There were no transfers of securities into, or out of, Level 2 financial assets during the nine months ended September 30, 2014. Two transfers were made out of Level 3 and into Level 1 during the nine months ended September 30, 2014 for two equity securities that were each previously a non-public equity security and during the period became publicly traded.

There were no transfers of securities into, or out of, Level 2 financial assets during the nine months ended September 30, 2013. One transfer was made out of Level 3 and into Level 1 during the nine months ended September 30, 2013 for an equity security that was previously a non-public equity security and during the period became publicly traded.

Gains and losses from Level 3 financial assets that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis, included in earnings for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, are reported in the following line descriptions on the Company’s statements of operations:

	Three Months Ended September 30,					Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2014			2013		2014			2013
Total gains and losses included in earnings for the period:
Institutional brokerage	$	(4	)	$	496	$	(1	)	$	983
Net investment income		(489	)		717		3,366			4,623
Change in unrealized gains or losses relating to assets still held at the end of the respective period:
Institutional brokerage	$	9		$	25	$	(20	)	$	153
Net investment income		(483	)		717		4,521			4,594

Financial Instruments Held for Investment—Designated as Trading

As of September 30, 2014, and during the year ended December 31, 2013, the Company had certain investments in marketable equity securities held by other than its broker-dealer subsidiary that were classified as trading securities. In addition, as of September 30, 2014, the Company had short positions in U.S. Treasury securities held by other than its broker-dealer subsidiary that were classified as trading securities. These investments are designated as trading based on the Company’s intent at the time of designation. In accordance with ASC 320, “Investments—Debt and Equity Securities” (“ASC 320”), these securities are carried at fair value with resulting realized and unrealized gains and losses reflected as net investment income in the statements of operations. In addition, pursuant to ASC 825, “Financial Instruments” (“ASC 825”), from time-to-time the Company may elect to account for non-public equity securities acquired by other than the Company’s broker-dealer subsidiary as part of its trading portfolio at fair value with resulting realized and unrealized gains and losses reflected as net investment income in the statements of operations. The Company did not make any such fair value elections during the three months ended September 30, 2014, however, during the nine months ended September 30, 2014, the Company elected to account for two non-public equity securities, purchased at a cost of $6,148, at fair value. Net gains and losses on such trading securities as of the dates indicated were as follows:

	Three Months Ended September 30,				Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2014		2013		2014			2013
Net gains recognized on trading securities	$	3,578	$	155	$	11,628		$	1,171
Less: Net (gains) losses recognized on trading securities sold during the period		169		361		(872	)		(262	)
Unrealized gains recognized on trading securities still held at the reporting date	$	3,747	$	516	$	10,756		$	909

As part of the Company’s investing activities, during the three months ended June 30, 2014 the Company entered into one short-sale of a $75,000 face value 7.25% U.S. Treasury security, and during the three months ended March 31, 2014 the Company entered into two short-sales of $100,000 face value each, 4.50% U.S. Treasury securities. These securities mature in May 2016, November 2015 and February 2016, respectively. These positions are included in securities sold but not yet purchased on the Company’s balance sheet as of September 30, 2014. Proceeds from these short-sales, as well as related margin requirements, are held in a collateral account and are included in due from brokers, dealers and clearing organizations in the Company’s balance sheet. Such amounts are not available for withdrawal and are subject to closure of the open short positions. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, the Company incurred $3,668 and $8,428, respectively, of interest expense related to these transactions. The Company is obligated to fund the fixed-rate coupon interest on these securities while the short-positions are outstanding.

Financial Instruments Held for Investment—Designated as Available-for-Sale

As of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the Company had certain investments in marketable equity securities held by other than the Company’s broker-dealer subsidiary that are classified as available-for-sale securities. These investments are designated as available-for-sale due to the Company’s intent at the time of designation to hold these securities for investment purposes over an extended period. However, these investments are available to be sold should economic conditions warrant such a transaction. In accordance with ASC 320, these securities are carried at fair value with resulting unrealized gains and losses reflected as other comprehensive income or loss. Gross unrealized gains and losses on these securities as of the dates indicated were as follows:

	September 30, 2014
	Cost Basis		Unrealized				Fair Value
			Gains		Losses
Marketable equity securities	$	108	$	55	$	0	$	163

	December 31, 2013
	Cost Basis		Unrealized				Fair Value
			Gains		Losses
Marketable equity securities	$	108	$	48	$	0	$	156

The Company evaluates its portfolio of marketable equity securities for impairment as of each reporting date. For the securities with unrealized losses, the Company will review the underlying cause for the impairments, as well as the severity and duration of the impairments. If the impairment is determined to be other-than-temporary, the Company will recognize an other-than-temporary impairment loss in its statement of operations. The Company did not recognize any other-than-temporary impairment losses during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, and as of September 30, 2014, the Company did not hold any marketable securities that were in an unrealized loss position. During the three months ended September 30, 2013, the Company did not recognize any other-than-temporary impairment losses, however during the nine months ended September 30, 2013, the Company recorded an other-than-temporary impairment charge of $545 related to an investment in a company in the financial services industry. The Company recognized this impairment charge as a result of a change in its intent to hold this investment for a period of time sufficient for a forecasted recovery of its fair value. In this case the change in intent was a result of changes in market conditions during the first quarter of 2013 specific to this investment. The carrying value of this investment subsequent to the impairment was $4,257.

There were no sales of marketable securities during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, or during the three months ended September 30, 2013. During the nine months ended September 30, 2013, the Company received proceeds of $4,225 from sales of marketable equity securities resulting in gross losses of $(32).

Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

The following tables set forth the changes in the Company’s accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) by component for the period indicated along with detail regarding reclassifications from other comprehensive income (loss). All such reclassifications from other comprehensive income (loss) are included in net investment income in the Company’s consolidated statements of operations.

	Three Months Ended September 30,					Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2014			2013		2014		2013
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), beginning balance	$	58		$	147	$	34	$	(1,094	)
Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications		(20	)		883		4		1,615
Amounts reclassified from other comprehensive income		—			—		—		509
Accumulated other comprehensive income, at period end	$	38		$	1,030	$	38	$	1,030

	Three Months Ended September 30,				Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2014		2013		2014		2013
Reclassifications from other comprehensive income (loss)
Other-than-temporary impairment loss	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	545
Realized gains on sale of securities		—		—		—		(36	)
Total	$	—	$	—	$	—	$	509

Other Investments, at Cost

Other investments consisted of the following as of the dates indicated:

	September 30, 2014		December 31, 2013
Non-public equity securities	$	7,000	$	2,681
Corporate debt investments		—		5,000
	$	7,000	$	7,681

The Company evaluates its non-public equity securities and corporate debt investments, carried at cost, for impairment as of each reporting date. This evaluation includes consideration of the operating performance of the respective companies, their financial condition and their near-term and long-term prospects. Based on its evaluations of these investments, the Company recorded no impairment losses during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013.

During the three months ended September 30, 2014 and the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, there were no sales of non-public equity securities or corporate debt investments carried at cost. During the nine months ended September 30, 2014, the Company received proceeds of $1,428 from the sale of a non-public equity security resulting in a gross gain of $1,176. During the nine months ended September 30, 2014, the Company received $5,000 reflecting the full repayment at its maturity of a corporate debt investment. In addition, during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, a non-public equity security carried at cost with a basis of $428 became publicly traded during the period. The Company designated this security as trading at the time it became publicly traded. During the nine months ended September 30, 2013, the Company received $317 from the maturity of a note receivable that was carried at cost. In addition, during the nine months ended September 30, 2013, a non-public equity security carried at cost with a basis of $2,390 became publicly traded during the period. The Company designated this security as trading at the time it became publicly traded.

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Discontinued Operations (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]

Summary of Asset Management Operations Reflected in Consolidated Statements of Operations

The results related to our asset management operations reflected in the consolidated statement of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, are presented in the following table.

	Three Months Ended			Nine Months Ended
	September 30, 2013			September 30, 2013
Revenues	$	—		$	—
Gain on sale of assets, net		3,800			7,229
Expenses		(20	)		201
Income from discontinued operations before income taxes		3,820			7,028
Income tax provision		198			284
Income from discontinued operations, net of taxes	$	3,622		$	6,744

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Financial Instruments and Long-Term Investments - Other Investments, at Cost (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Other investments, at cost	$ 7,000	$ 7,681
Non-Public Equity Securities [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Other investments, at cost	7,000	2,681
Corporate Debt Investments [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Other investments, at cost		$ 5,000

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Recent Accounting Pronouncements

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

Accounting Changes and Error Corrections [Abstract]

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

12. Recent Accounting Pronouncements:

In July 2013, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2013-11, Income Taxes (Topic 740), “Presentation of an Unrecognized Tax Benefit When a Net Operating Loss Carry-forward, a Similar Tax Loss, or a Tax Credit Carry-forward Exists.” This standard requires the netting of unrecognized tax benefits against a deferred tax asset for a loss or other carry-forward that would apply in settlement of the uncertain tax positions. Under the new standard, unrecognized tax benefits will be netted against all available same- jurisdiction loss or other tax carry-forward that would be utilized, rather than only against carry-forwards that are created by the unrecognized tax benefits. This standard is effective for the Company beginning on January 1, 2014. The Company’s adoption of this guidance did not have a significant effect on its disclosures, financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers” (ASU 2014-09), which supersedes nearly all existing revenue recognition guidance under U.S. GAAP. The core principle of ASU 2014-09 is to recognize revenues when promised goods or services are transferred to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which an entity expects to be entitled for those goods or services. ASU 2014-09 defines a five step process to achieve this core principle and, in doing so, more judgment and estimates may be required within the revenue recognition process than are required under existing U.S. GAAP. The standard is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2016, and interim periods therein, using either of the following transition methods: (i) a full retrospective approach reflecting the application of the standard in each prior reporting period with the option to elect certain practical expedients, or (ii) a retrospective approach with the cumulative effect of initially adopting ASU 2014-09 recognized at the date of adoption (which includes additional footnote disclosures). The Company is currently evaluating the impact of its pending adoption of ASU 2014-09 on its consolidated financial statements and has not yet determined the method by which it will adopt the standard in 2017.