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New Report: Private Equity Invested $309 Billion in 4,788 American Businesses in 2019
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the American Investment Council (AIC) released its 2019 Q4 Industry Investment Report showing that private equity invested $309 billion(1) in 4,788…
ICYMI // Maloney Highlights the Benefits of Private Credit in Institutional Investor
Yesterday, Institutional Investor published the following op-ed from AIC President & CEO Drew Maloney discussing the crucial role private debt markets play in helping 70 percent…
AIC President and CEO Drew Maloney Appointed to District of Columbia’s Financial Services Regulatory Sandbox and Innovation Council
WASHINGTON, D.C. — American Investment Council President and CEO Drew Maloney has been appointed by Washington D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser to serve on the Financial Services Regulatory Sandbox and…
Private Equity Supports California
Private equity-backed businesses employ millions of Americans and bolster the retirement of public servants across the country, including fire fighters, teachers, police officers, and first…
ICYMI // WSJ: Warren Would Destroy Private Equity – at Everyone’s Expense
Yesterday, the Wall Street Journal published the following op-ed from Andy Puzder, the former CEO of CKE Restaurants, discussing how Senator Elizabeth Warren’s proposed legislation targeting…
ICYMI: Bipartisan Members of the House Financial Services Committee Stress the Importance of Private Equity
Yesterday, the House Financial Services Committee held a hearing, “Examining the Practices of Private Funds,” which revealed that many members on both sides of the aisle value the important role…
ICYMI: Union Partnerships With Private Equity Create Jobs & Strengthen Retirements
Today, RealClear Policy published the following op-ed co-written by AIC President and CEO Drew Maloney and North America’s Building Trades Union President Sean McGarvey discussing how…
AIC President and CEO Drew Maloney’s opening remarks before the House Financial Services Committee
Today, AIC President and CEO Drew Maloney will testify before the House Financial Services Committee discussing private equity’s positive role in supporting jobs, investing in…
Private Equity Supports Georgia
Private equity-backed businesses employ millions of Americans and bolster the retirement of public servants across the country, including fire fighters, teachers, police officers, and first…
New AIC Video Highlights Private Equity’s Role in Strengthening Retirements for Millions of Americans
WASHINGTON, D.C. — On the heels of a new report by EY outlining how the private equity industry now supports more than 26 million US jobs and roughly 5% of US GDP, the American Investment Council…
ICYMI: Chamber of Commerce Joins Pushback Against Warren’s Private-Equity Plan
Yesterday, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce released a report showing that Senator Elizabeth Warren’s (D-MA) Stop Wall Street Looting Act would have grave economic consequences…
ICYMI: Popeyes chicken sandwich is back – another reason to thank private equity
Today, Fox Business published the following op-ed from AIC President and CEO Drew Maloney highlighting the crucial role private equity played in helping Popeyes create their famous chicken…
On Bloomberg Radio, AIC’s Maloney Highlights Private Equity’s Positive Role In Growing America’s Economy
After EY and the American Investment Council (AIC) released a new report demonstrating the significant and positive role America’s private equity industry plays in growing our economy, AIC’s…
Iowa Businesses Thrive After Partnering with Private Equity
Des Moines, IA – Private equity plays a vital role in strengthening the economy in Iowa and across the United States. Every day in communities across this state, local businesses partner with…
What They Are Saying: New EY Report Reveals Private Equity’s Significant & Positive Economic Impact
A new report released yesterday by EY and the American Investment Council (AIC) demonstrates the significant and positive role America’s private equity industry plays in growing our economy and…