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Private Equity and the Insurance Industry: A Close Look at a Natural Partnership
I. State of the Market
Private equity sponsors are playing an increasingly important role as managers of insurance company assets, which has implications for both the…
AIC Files Letter in Support of Long-Standing Fiduciary Duty, Warns Against Unnecessary Changes
WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Monday, the American Investment Council (AIC) submitted a letter of comment to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) warning against modifications suggested in a…
ICYMI: Local Coverage of New AIC Report
Last month, the American Investment Council (AIC) released a new report highlighting how private equity supports jobs and invests billions of dollars in the communities of new members of…
ICYMI: Wall Street Journal Editorial Urges State Pensions to Keep Private Equity Investments
On Tuesday, the Wall Street Journal highlighted the crucial role private equity investments play in securing the retirements of public servants nationwide, after…
AIC Adds Government Affairs and Communications Staff, Promotes Research Director
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the American Investment Council (AIC) announced the addition of Brad Bailey, Michael Lukso, and Andrew Shult to its staff, and the promotion of Jamal Hagler. Bailey,…
ICYMI: News Coverage on New AIC Report
On Monday, the American Investment Council (AIC) released a new report highlighting how the private equity industry supports jobs and invests billions of dollars in the communities of all new members…
New AIC Report: Private Equity Invests & Supports Jobs in New Members’ States and Districts
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the American Investment Council (AIC) released a new report highlighting how the private equity industry supports jobs and invests billions of dollars in the communities…
ICYMI: Public Pensions Turn to Private Assets in 2018
Public Pensions Turn to Private Assets in 2018
By Michael Katz
Chief Investment Officer
January 2, 2018
Public pension plans continued to increase allocations to…
Year in Review: Private Equity’s Positive Impact in 5 Cities Across America
The private equity industry employs millions of Americans and provides a secure retirement for schoolteachers, police officers and other pension holders. The American Investment…
Private Equity Across America: Las Vegas
The private equity industry employs millions of Americans and provides a secure retirement for schoolteachers, police officers, and other pension holders. The American Investment Council is now…
CFIUS: Implications for Private Equity and Venture Capital Firms (Ropes & Gray)
Recent developments have significantly expanded the jurisdiction of the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (“CFIUS”), the interagency committee charged with reviewing foreign…
Maloney, Palmer Op-ed in The Hill: “Private Equity is Investing Across Party Lines”
Today, The Hill published the following op-ed from Drew Maloney of the American Investment Council and Brett Palmer of the Small Business Investor…
Prevailing Trends in Private Equity Fundraising (Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP)
2017 was an extraordinary year for private equity fundraising, and 2018 is seeing continued buoyant activity. The negotiation of terms between general partners (GPs) and limited partners (LPs) is…
Pensions
ICYMI: Private Equity Strengthens Public Pensions Across America
Public pension managers across our country choose private equity investment because it outperforms other asset classes and is a responsible way to diversify their portfolio. By delivering median…
AIC Files Volcker Comments
On Wednesday, October 17th, the American Investment Council submitted the letter of comment to officials at the Federal Reserve, CFTC, FDIC, OCC, and SEC regarding the Volcker Rule. Our letter…