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NYT Podcast Paints False Picture of Carried Interest and Private Equity Industry

A recent episode of the New York Times’ podcast “The Daily” mischaracterized the history of the tax treatment of carried interest – which has always appropriately been treated as a capital…

“Did You Know” How Private Equity Creates Value for Small Businesses?

Perspectives from a Portfolio Company Leadership Summit in Arizona WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the American Investment Council released a new video series highlighting the value of private…

Klinsky: “The ability to have ‘service partners’ and ‘sweat equity’ … has been fundamental to American entrepreneurialism.”

“Private equity has also been an exceptionally vibrant and dynamic piece of the U.S. economy.” Today, Real Clear Politics published an op-ed written by Steve Klinsky, former American Investment…

American Investment Council Launches New Video: Private Equity Secures Strong Returns for America’s Public Servants

WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, the American Investment Council launched a new video highlighting why over 30 million Americans trust private equity to deliver strong…

WSJ Op-ed – Gary Gensler’s “Assault on U.S. Capital Markets”

“In 14 months, the SEC chairman has issued 23 proposed rules. Many won’t survive legal challenge” The Wall Street Journal published an op-ed authored by Hal Scott, an emeritus professor…

ICYMI: U.S. Senator, Ohio Pension CIO, & Economist Highlight Strong Private Equity Returns for Public Pensions

AIC Sponsors Event with The Hill Examining Private Equity’s Role in Strengthening Retirements WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, the American…

ICYMI: Media Coverage of New AIC Pension Study that Shows Private Equity Delivers the Strongest Returns

AIC report found private equity to be the best returning asset class for public pensions, delivering median annualized returns of 15% over a 10-year period WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, the…