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Net Capital Requirements (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013
Cohen And Company And PrinceRidge L.L.C. [Member]
Net Capital Requirements [Line Items]
Adjusted net capital	$ 16,431
Amount in excess of minimum capital requirement	16,181
JVB [Member]
Net Capital Requirements [Line Items]
Adjusted net capital	10,506
Amount in excess of minimum capital requirement	10,400
Cohen and Company Financial Limited [Member]
Net Capital Requirements [Line Items]
Adjusted net capital	3,258
Amount in excess of minimum capital requirement	1,342
Minimum net liquid capital required	$ 1,916

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

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Amount of minimum net capital required to be maintained to engage in securities transactions.

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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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