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Private Equity Council comments on Fed Board’s policy statement on equity investments in banks
WASHINGTON, DC, September 23, 2008 — The Private Equity Council today issued the following statement on the Federal Reserve Board’s policy paper on equity investments in banks and bank holding…
Comment Letters
The GAO, Private Equity and Pension Fund Investments
Overview
In response to a recent study by the Government Accountability Office of pension fund investments in private equity and hedge funds, several members of Congress raised concerns about private…
“Demystifying the Credit Crunch,” a new white paper and glossary, now available at PEC web site
WASHINGTON, DC, July 30, 2008 — “Demystifying the Credit Crunch,” a 20-page primer and glossary intended to offer public officials, journalists and others a better understanding of the…
Private Equity Council issues statement on SEIU ‘Day of Action’
WASHINGTON, DC, July 17, 2008 –
The Private Equity Council issued the following statement on the “Day of Action” being staged today by the Service Employees International Union. The statement should…
Private Equity Council issues statement on new PE research conducted by Prof. Josh Lerner for the World Economic Forum
WASHINGTON, DC, January 25, 2008 –
The Private Equity Council today issued the ffollowing statement on new research on private equity conducted for the World Economic Forum by a team of researchers…
Large private equity acquisitons grew U.S. jobs significantly in recent years, new study finds
WASHINGTON, DC, January 17, 2008 — Acquisitions of large companies by some of the leading U.S.-based private equity firms between 2002 and 2005 resulted in significant net gains in U.S….
Comment Letters
Private Equity Council statement on tax legislation approved by House of Representatives
The Private Equity Council issued the following statement on legislation approved today by the House of Representatives that would change the tax treatment of “carried interest” investment income for…
Comment Letters
Private Equity Council issues statement on tax legislation approved by House Committee on Ways and Means
The Private Equity Council issued the following statement on proposals to change the tax treatment of “carried interest” investment income for private equity firms and other partnerships as proposed…
Legislative Priorities
PEC statement on tax legislation proposed by Ways and Means Chairman Rangel
The Private Equity Council today issued the following statement on a proposal to change the tax treatment of “carried interest” investment income for private equity firms and other partnerships as…