Middle-Market Public Policy Roundup
Congress took competing actions on the joint-employer standard, and the SEC chairman provided comments about the agency’s priorities during a House hearing.
News & Trends
Modeling Software Takes Analytics to the Next Level
Private equity firm Ultra Capital purchased a cutting-edge tool to better analyze its projects and identify where the largest returns are generated.
Andrew Fulford of HBM Holdings on Supporting Industrial Businesses
The VP of corporate development for investment firm HBM Holdings talks about the role investors play in helping companies address talent shortages, new technology and tariffs.
Analyzing the Depth of Cyberthreats for Middle-Market Companies
A recent RSM report outlines the severity of threats to middle-market businesses, what sectors are most susceptible and how to respond to emerging risks.
Middle-Market Public Policy Roundup
Congress held hearings on the securities fraud bill and the Volcker Rule, and the NLRB chairman responded to concerns about the joint-employer standard.
Certifiably Impactful
B Lab helps companies do business differently with its B Corp certification, which acknowledges sustainable and transparent corporate practices.
It’s the Small Things: Sustainable Investment Trends
From ESG to renewable energy, here are eight trends in impact investing.
Middle-Market Public Policy Roundup
This week's roundup recaps a briefing held in D.C. that explored middle-market capital formation. It also looks at a new proposed rule related to the distribution of research reports.
A Qualified Opinion: Brendan Tierney on Trends & Opportunities in Water Management
The Raymond James managing director weighs in on water scarcity, new technology, and where PE investors fit in with respect to U.S. water management and infrastructure.
Bids by Chinese Buyers Face Increased Scrutiny in Europe
Chinese investors can present an attractive exit route, but private equity firms should anticipate added government scrutiny that can increase the time to close or thwart the deal.