Net Capital Requirements	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013
Net Capital Requirements
Net Capital Requirements	NOTE 20. Net Capital Requirements Gleacher Securities is subject to the net capital requirements of Rule 15c3-1 promulgated under the Exchange Act (the "Net Capital Rule"), which requires the maintenance of a minimum net capital. Gleacher Securities has elected to use the alternative method permitted by the Net Capital Rule, which requires it to maintain a minimum net capital amount equal to the greater of 2% of aggregate debit balances arising from customer transactions (as defined) or $0.25 million, subject to certain adjustments related to market making activities in certain securities. As of December 31, 2013, Gleacher Securities had net capital, as defined by the Net Capital Rule, of $33.9 million, which was $33.6 million in excess of the $0.25 million required minimum net capital. Gleacher Partners, LLC is also subject to the Net Capital Rule. Gleacher Partners, LLC has also elected to use the alternative method permitted by the rule. As of December 31, 2013, Gleacher Partners, LLC had net capital, as defined by the Net Capital Rule, of $0.9 million, which was $0.6 million in excess of the $0.25 million required minimum net capital. Both Gleacher Securities and Gleacher Partners, LLC intend to submit Forms BDW in order to withdraw their registrations as broker-dealers from the SEC, self-regulatory organizations, and the states. Withdrawal from broker-dealer registration becomes effective 60 days after the filing of Form BDW, unless a firm consents to a longer period or the SEC institutes a proceeding, delays or shortens the date of effectiveness, or otherwise imposes terms or conditions upon such withdrawal.

NOTE 20. Net Capital Requirements

Gleacher Securities is subject to the net capital requirements of Rule 15c3-1 promulgated under the Exchange Act (the "Net Capital Rule"), which requires the maintenance of a minimum net capital. Gleacher Securities has elected to use the alternative method permitted by the Net Capital Rule, which requires it to maintain a minimum net capital amount equal to the greater of 2% of aggregate debit balances arising from customer transactions (as defined) or $0.25 million, subject to certain adjustments related to market making activities in certain securities. As of December 31, 2013, Gleacher Securities had net capital, as defined by the Net Capital Rule, of $33.9 million, which was $33.6 million in excess of the $0.25 million required minimum net capital.

Gleacher Partners, LLC is also subject to the Net Capital Rule. Gleacher Partners, LLC has also elected to use the alternative method permitted by the rule. As of December 31, 2013, Gleacher Partners, LLC had net capital, as defined by the Net Capital Rule, of $0.9 million, which was $0.6 million in excess of the $0.25 million required minimum net capital.

Both Gleacher Securities and Gleacher Partners, LLC intend to submit Forms BDW in order to withdraw their registrations as broker-dealers from the SEC, self-regulatory organizations, and the states. Withdrawal from broker-dealer registration becomes effective 60 days after the filing of Form BDW, unless a firm consents to a longer period or the SEC institutes a proceeding, delays or shortens the date of effectiveness, or otherwise imposes terms or conditions upon such withdrawal.