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Carried Interest, Deficit Reduction and the Super Committee
Congress returned to Washington last week after a month-long recess that followed one of the most contentious political debates in recent memory – whether and how to raise the nation’s debt…
Dodd-Frank Update: PEGCC Files Comment Letter on Incentive Compensation
WASHINGTON, DC, May 31, 2011 – This week, the PEGCC filed extensive comments on the proposed rule calling on the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to modify the proposed rules as they apply…
Private Equity Industry Maintains Upward Trajectory
As PE Index reaches new high since recession, uncalled capital remains a concern
Washington, DC, May 10, 2011 –The Private Equity Growth Capital Council’s (PEGCC) Private Equity Index (PE…
PEGCC Statement in Response to Subcommittee Passage of the Small Business Capital Access and Job Preservation Act
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Douglas Lowenstein, President and CEO of the Private Equity Growth Capital Council (PEGCC) made the following statement in response to passage of The Small Business Capital…
Dodd-Frank Update: PEGCC Files Comment Letter on Independence of Compensation Committees
WASHINGTON, DC, April 28, 2011 – Today, in a letter to the SEC, the PEGCC filed comments on the proposed rule to implement Section 952 of the Dodd-Frank Act, which adds Section 10C to the…
PEGCC files comment letter urging SEC to reconsider aspects of Form PF requirement
Letter: “The PEGCC respectfully requests that the Commission not require private equity sponsors to file Form PF… Private equity funds do not present systemic risk.”
WASHINGTON, DC, April 15,…
Private equity industry surpasses 2008-2009 performance
Yet PE fundraising remains muted due to record amount of uncalled capital reserves
Washington, DC, February 3, 2011 – The private equity industry continued its strong recovery in the fourth…
Private equity industry continues post-recession rebound, according to new PE Index released by PEGCC
WASHINGTON, DC, OCTOBER 21, 2010 – The global private equity industry in the third quarter continued its rebound from the 2008-2009 recession, but private equity activity has not yet returned to…
Private Equity Council adds 18 new members, changes name to Private Equity Growth Capital Council
WASHINGTON, DC, SEPTEMBER 14, 2010 – Reflecting its expanded and diversified membership, the Private Equity Council announced today that it has changed its name to the Private Equity Growth Capital…