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Tax Reform – Living the Dream of a Tax Professional (PwC)

The views reflected in this article are those of the authors, and do not necessarily reflect the views of the American Investment Council. PwC is an AIC Silver Level Associate Member. By Puneet…

Private Equity Across America: San Antonio

The private equity industry employs millions of Americans and provides a secure retirement for schoolteachers, police officers, and other pension holders. In the months ahead, the American Investment…

Private Equity Continues Positive Annualized Returns For Long-Term Investors

WASHINGTON – Today, the American Investment Council (AIC) released its new 2017 Q3 Performance Update Report that showed private equity funds continue to outperform public markets over the long…

Private Equity Investment in U.S. Economy Exceeds $500 Billion in 2017

Bulk of Private Equity Investment Concentrated in Business and Consumer Products, and Information Technology WASHINGTON – In 2017, the U.S. private equity industry raised record high levels of…

American Investment Council Welcomes President Trump’s New Infrastructure Plan

Private Equity Industry Ready to Invest In New Projects that Create Jobs and Improve Communities Across America WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, American Investment Council President and CEO Mike Sommers…

Latest “AIC Insights” Webcast Illuminates The Deal Making Process

The Carlyle Group Managing Director Martin Sumner Describes the Process and Environment for Industrial Deals WASHINGTON – The American Investment Council (AIC) released a new “AIC Insights”…

The American Investment Council Welcomes New Board of Directors Members

WASHINGTON – The American Investment Council announced today new and returning members to its Board of Directors for the 2018-2019 session. The board will gain three new members to join seven…

Private Equity Fundraising Hits Highest Level Since 2008

U.S Private Fundraising Has Grown 30 Percent In The Last Eight Years WASHINGTON – Fundraising by the private equity industry rose to $231 billion in 2017, a 14 percent increase from 2016,…

American Investment Council Adds Emily Schillinger as Vice President of Public Affairs

WASHINGTON – The American Investment Council (AIC) has named Emily Schillinger as Vice President of Public Affairs for the association. Schillinger most recently served as Communications Director…

Video Case Study: Private Equity Partnership Revolutionizes The Steel Industry

TPG Growth Partnered with Big River Steel to Create a State-of-the-Art Steel Mill WASHINGTON – The American Investment Council released a new video case study today on the successful partnerships…

A Smaller Public Market Creates More Opportunity For Private Investment

In the past, going public was the sign of a successful company. Completing an initial public offering (IPO) signaled stability and growth potential. Today, this conventional wisdom seems out of date….

Report Highlights Private Equity’s Strong Long-Term Returns For Investors

Private Equity Continues To Outperform Traditional Equity Markets Over A 10-Year Horizon WASHINGTON – Private equity continues to deliver outstanding long-term value to investors and retirees,…

Video Case Study: Private Equity and Gender Diversity

Susan Long McAndrews of Pantheon Describes The Industry Push for Gender Parity WASHINGTON, DC – The American Investment Council’s latest video case study spotlights efforts throughout the…

New “AIC Insights” Webcast Reviews The Evolving Role of Private Equity CFOs

ACON Investments’ CFO Kwame Lewis Shares Insights on the Position WASHINGTON – The American Investment Council (AIC) released a new “AIC Insights” webcast today, featuring ACON Investments’ Chief…

The New Era Of Partnerships As Taxpayers (Vinson & Elkins LLP)

The views reflected in this article are those of the authors, and do not necessarily reflect the views of the American Investment Council. By: David Cole, Tax Partner and Brian Russell, Tax…

Statement By American Investment Council’s Mike Sommers on Tax Framework

Statement from American Investment Council President and CEO Mike Sommers on the “Unified Framework for Fixing our Broken Tax Code”: “The American Investment Council supports the process to reform…

New “AIC Insights” Webcast Focuses on Tax Reform and Private Equity

Private Equity Tax Priorities and Activities are Reviewed WASHINGTON – The American Investment Council (AIC) released its latest “AIC Insights” webcast today, focused on tax reform state-of-play….

New Performance Update Underscores Private Equity’s Consistent Pension Returns

Private Equity Continues To Outperform All Other Asset Classes Over The Long Term WASHINGTON – Private equity continues to deliver the strongest returns to pensioners and investors over a 10-year…

ILPA Subscription Best Practices— A Step Too Far (Cleary Gottlieb)

By: Robert J. Raymond, Partner at Cleary Gottlieb, and David W.S. Yudin, Senior Attorney at Cleary Gottlieb The views reflected in this article are those of the authors, and do not necessarily…

New “AIC Insights” Webcast Features AIC President and CEO Mike Sommers

Sommers Discusses Tax Reform, Infrastructure Investment, and PE’s Economic Impact WASHINGTON– The American Investment Council (AIC) released its newest “AIC Insights” webcast today, featuring a…