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New Study: Private Equity Delivers the Strongest Returns for Millions of Public Servants
Maloney: “Strong private equity returns ensure that tens of millions of dedicated public servants can depend on a well-funded pension to support their well-deserved…
Private Equity Firms Offer Workers Ownership, the Opportunity to Build Wealth, and Strong Benefits
New Video Featuring Riverside Portfolio Companies Offering Ownership to Employees in OH, IL, and CO
Private equity supports American workers by providing strong wages, professional…
Introducing the AIC Quarterly Private Credit Trends Report
Report provides the latest data on private credit activity, including deal volumes, fundraising levels and return rates
New video previews key report insights
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ICYMI / Politico: Court strikes down SEC overhaul of private equity, hedge fund rules, in blow to Gensler
“A federal appeals court on Wednesday struck down a sweeping overhaul of rules governing private equity firms and hedge funds, a big win for Wall Street groups pushing back against SEC Chair Gary…
AIC Applauds Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Decision to Strike Down SEC’s Unlawful Private Fund Advisers Rule & Defeat Estimated $5 Billion Burden on Private Funds
Maloney: “The ruling is a victory for thousands of businesses across America that need capital to grow and millions of workers who depend on private equity and credit to strengthen their…
AIC Calls on FTC to Release Materials from Closed-Door Briefing on Private Equity in Health Care
Washington, D.C. – Yesterday, the American Investment Council delivered a letter to Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chair Lina Khan calling on the agency to release testimony and materials from a…
House Small Business Committee Subcommittee Hearing Highlights How Private Capital Provides Critical Support to Small Businesses
Testimony from small business owners emphasized the importance of private investment in growing and scaling small businesses and creating jobs in local communities
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On…
Innovative Medical Devices that Improve Lives are Fueled by Private Equity
The American Investment Council (AIC) is launching a new series highlighting how private equity plays a critical role in supporting quality, affordable health care in the United States. Today,…
WSJ Ed Board Pushes Back on Extreme Washington Regulations that Raise Prices & Discourage Investment
“The culprit isn’t greed. It’s government regulation.” “How about rolling back burdensome government regulation that is raising prices?”
Today, the Wall Street Journal published…
AIC Speaks Out Against Agenda-Driven FTC “Public Workshop” That Ignores Private Equity’s Full Record
The FTC should solicit voices who can speak to the many positive impacts of private equity investment in the health care sector.
WASHINGTON D.C. – Today, the American Investment Council…
State of the Union Week: Private Equity is Helping American Manufacturers Grow and Expand
New Pitchbook Report Highlights How Private Equity Has Invested Over $1.4 trillion in 11,000 American Manufacturers Over the Past Decade
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Ahead of President Biden’s…
70 Trade Associations Call on Mayor Bowser and D.C. City Council to Reduce Crime and Enhance Safety of the Nation’s Capital
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Thursday, February 29, 70 prominent Washington D.C.-based trade associations wrote a letter to Mayor Muriel Bowser and the City Council to take swift action to reduce crime…
New Video: Drew Maloney Previews AIC & Punchbowl News Event In Atlanta, GA Featuring Gov. Brian Kemp
Event Includes Fireside Chat with Zaxby’s CEO, Bernard Acoca to highlight how Private Equity Supports Jobs and Drives Growth
Atlanta, GA – On Tuesday, March 5th at 9am ET,…
AIC Launches Nationwide Press Tour Ahead Of “Small Business Saturday”
Media coverage spanning Texas, Georgia, South Carolina, Ohio, Florida and D.C. highlights how private equity supports small businesses…
ICYMI: Private Equity-backed Anthos Therapeutics Announces Breakthrough Development in New Blood Clot Treatment
Recently, Anthos Therapeutics, a Massachusetts-based biopharmaceutical company supported by private equity announced at a meeting of the American Heart Association that their new drug…
New Report: Private Credit is a Safe, Stable Option that Strengthens Companies Throughout all Economic Conditions
Washington, D.C. – The American Investment Council (AIC) released a report today, authored by PitchBook, highlighting the success of private credit managers in…
Private Debt Investor Highlights New Report on How Private Credit Supports Small Businesses & Jobs
Today, Private Debt Investor published an article on the findings from the American Investment Council’s new report, prepared by EY, on the significant impact of private credit on the…
New Report: Private Credit Helps Fuel Small Businesses, Offers Significant Boost to U.S. GDP
Private credit provides over $500 billion in capital to more than 3,600 businesses across America, supporting an estimated 1.6 million jobs, $137 billion in wages and benefits, and contributing $224…
Maloney Op-Ed in Financial Times: “A power grab against private equity threatens the US economy”
Today, the Financial Times published the following op-ed from AIC President & CEO Drew Maloney discussing how FTC Chair Lina Khan’s aggressive and misguided regulatory…