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Private Capital and the Public Record
Private equity was a popular punching bag for the media and some members of Congress during debate over the Inflation Reduction Act. Their characterization of carried interest as a…
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…
ICYMI – New survey shows LPs see little need for more regulation of PE
“80 percent of LPs reported feeling more favorably towards PE”
Earlier today, PE Hub covered the results of a recent survey conducted by FTI Consulting and commissioned by the…
New Video: Private Equity Helps Cordis Revolutionize Medical Devices
Pioneering breakthrough technology in Miami
MIAMI, FL – Today, the American Investment Council released the fourth video in a…
NAIC & AIC Announce Second Class of Paradigm Changers Internship Program
Program Places Diverse Women at Top Private Equity Firms Across America
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Association of Investment Companies (NAIC) and American…
New Video: Private Equity is Improving Treatments for Blood Clot Patients
Featuring Anthos Therapeutics in Boston, MA
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the American Investment Council released the third video in a…
AIC Welcomes new General Counsel and Director of Digital Strategy and Content
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the American Investment Council (AIC) announced Rebekah Goshorn Jurata as the organization’s new General Counsel and Brandy Jackson as the new Director of…
American Investment Council Releases New Video Highlighting Private Equity Investments in Small Businesses
In 2021 alone, 74% of private equity investments went to Small Businesses
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In celebration of National Small Business Week (May 1-7), the American Investment Council…
ICYMI – WSJ: Gary Gensler’s SEC Regulation Raceway
Recently, the Wall Street Journal published an editorial criticizing U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Gary Gensler for limiting public comment periods on proposed rules to just 30…