On February 28, 2013, Institutional Financial Markets, Inc. issued a press release announcing its financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2012. A copy of the earnings release is attached to this report as Exhibit 99.1.

The information hereunder shall not be deemed to be "filed" for the purposes of
Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act") or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be incorporated by reference into a filing under the Securities Act of 1933, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

(d) Exhibits.

Exhibit
Number                                     Description

99.1*         Press release dated February 28, 2013 announcing Institutional
              Financial Markets, Inc.'s financial results for the fourth quarter
              and fiscal year ended December 31, 2012.

* Filed electronically herewith.