REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Regulatory requirements
Minimum net capital requirement	$ 250
Moelis US
Regulatory requirements
Net capital	32,769	80,270
Net capital in excess of required net capital	32,519	80,020
Moelis UK
Regulatory requirements
Net capital	18,923	22,980
Net capital in excess of required net capital	$ 18,868	$ 22,919

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The amount of net capital in excess of the alternative minimum required net capital.

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Amount of net capital requirement computed under the alternative method allowed under regulatory reporting requirements.

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Net capital is equal to the net worth of the broker dealer, less certain items such as exchange memberships, carrying value of securities not readily marketable, haircuts on marketable securities in proprietary accounts, furniture and equipment and other illiquid assets as defined.

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