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AIC & Over 30 Trade Associations Speak Out Against FTC-DOJ Antibusiness Proposal
The American Investment Council recently joined the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the National Association of Manufacturers, the National Retail Federation, and nearly 30 other influential advocacy…
ICYMI – Bloomberg Editorial Board: “Private Fund Investors Don’t Need the SEC’s Help”
Recently, the Bloomberg Editorial Board published an editorial criticizing the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) vote to interfere in free market negotiations between private advisers and…
New Report on Top States & Districts with Private Equity Investment
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the American Investment Council released its annual Top States & Districts report, which ranks the country’s top twenty states and Congressional…
ICYMI: Cliffwater Report Confirms Private Equity Overperforms for Public Pension Funds
“Private equity has consistently been one of the strongest performing asset classes within state pension portfolios”
A recent report published by alternative investment adviser and fund…
AIC Launches New Video for Small Business Saturday
Over 74% of Private Equity Investment Went to Small Businesses
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the American Investment Council launched a new video…
New AIC Report: Private Equity Investment in U.S. Infrastructure Surged to a Record $45 Billion in 2022
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the American Investment Council (AIC), the National Association of Investment Companies (NAIC), and PitchBook released a…
New Website Highlights How Private Equity Helps Diversify Pensions & Strengthens Retirement for Millions of Public Servants
Today, the American Investment Council launched a new website highlighting private equity’s key role in strengthening the retirements of millions of public workers across America. As…
Private Equity Invests in every Congressional Black Caucus Members’ District
Rep. Meeks (D-NY): “[Private equity] means development. It means progress. It means opportunities.”
The American Investment Council (AIC) and the National…
Punchbowl Event: Sen. John Thune (R-SD) & Small Business Leader Praise Private Equity
Thune: “In the middle of the country, there are lots of businesses that are benefitting from [private equity].”
WASHINGTON, D.C. –…
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…
Private Equity Delivers the Strongest Returns for Public Servants
New 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, DC – Today, the…
TUNE IN: AIC Sponsors Event with The Hill on Private Equity’s Role in Strengthening Retirements
Speakers include Senator Pat Toomey (R-PA), AIC Chair of the Board Pam Hendrickson, & Ohio School Employees Retirement System CIO Farouki Majeed
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Wednesday, July 13…
AIC Member Spotlight:
How Grain Management is Improving Infrastructure and Strengthening Pensions
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The American Investment Council (AIC) today released a video about how one of its newest members – Grain Management, LLC (Grain) – generates stronger returns for…