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REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS | 12 Months Ended
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REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS | 13. 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 December 31, 2016, Moelis U.S. had net capital of $76,871, which was $76,621 in excess of its required net capital. At December 31, 2015, Moelis U.S. had net capital of $41,373 which was $41,123 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 December 31, 2016, the aggregate regulatory net capital of Moelis UK was $8,827 which exceeded the minimum requirement by $8,774. At December 31, 2015, the aggregate regulatory net capital of Moelis UK was $17,586, which exceeded the minimum requirement by $17,531.

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