Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Broker-Dealers and Clearing Organizations and Other Receivables

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Broker-Dealers and Clearing Organizations and Other Receivables
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2017
Brokers and Dealers [Abstract]  
Broker-Dealers and Clearing Organizations and Other Receivables
4. Broker-Dealers and Clearing Organizations and Other Receivables
 
At September 30, 2017 and 2016, National’s receivables of $7.4 million and $3.4 million, respectively, from broker-dealers and clearing organizations represent net amounts due for commissions and fees associated with National’s retail brokerage business as well as asset based fee revenue associated with National’s asset management advisory business. Other receivables at September 30, 2017 of $5.2 million principally represent trailing commissions, tax and accounting fees and investment banking fees, which are net of an allowance for uncollectable accounts of $0.5 million. Other receivables at September 30, 2016 of $5.4 million principally represent trailing commissions, tax and accounting fees and investment banking fees, which are net of an allowance for uncollectable accounts of $0.7 million.