REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2015

REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

12. REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

        Under the SEC Uniform Net Capital Rule (SEC Rule 15c3-1) Alternative Standard under Section (a)(1)(ii), the minimum net capital requirement is $250. At September 30, 2015, Moelis U.S. had net capital of $45,821, which was $45,571 in excess of its required net capital. At December 31, 2014, Moelis U.S. had net capital of $80,270 which was $80,020 in excess of its required net capital.

        Moelis U.S. does not carry customer accounts and does not otherwise hold funds or securities for, or owe money or securities to, customers and accordingly is exempt under Section (k)(2)(ii) of SEC Rule 15c3-3.

        At September 30, 2015, the aggregate regulatory net capital of Moelis UK was $18,104 which exceeded the minimum requirement by $18,048. At December 31, 2014, the aggregate regulatory net capital of Moelis UK was $22,980, which exceeded the minimum requirement by $22,919.