Middle-Market Public Policy Roundup
Our weekly roundup is back, featuring insights on tax reform, midterm elections, new federal rules for banks and other issues the middle market should be watching.
News & Trends
Craft Beer Offers Tricky Formula for Investors
A panel of Michigan-based brewers and industry experts discussed the M&A environment for craft beer at the Great Lakes ACG Capital Connection.
Meet the New ACG Global Board Members
The new board members begin their terms Sept. 1. Here's a look at who they are, their vision for ACG's future, and some personal facts that might surprise you.
Double-Edged Sword: LP Interest in Private Equity Helps Breed Competition—Preqin Report
Limited partners are eager to invest in the private equity asset class, but the dollars flowing in have created a competitive environment with steep prices.
Hurricane Harvey’s Impact on Energy Emerges as Rain Continues
Brian Williams, a partner with investment bank Carl Marks Advisors, spoke to MMG from Houston to discuss the storm's impact on the middle-market oil and gas industry.
What to Know About the New Hedge Accounting Standard
The vice chairman of the Financial Accounting Standards Board discusses the standard that will be released this month and its impact on midsize companies.
New Fenwick Brands Fund to Target Companies at Inflection Point
The oversubscribed Fenwick Brands Fund I will invest in consumer packaged goods brands where it can leverage its operational expertise.
Debt Ceiling, Steel Tariffs Spell Disruption for Midsize Businesses—RSM Report
Costly steel tariffs and a destabilizing debt ceiling battle could threaten growth in the middle market, according to RSM's latest "Real Economy" report.
Don’t Let Bored Employees Derail Your Deal
Addressing workforce disengagement has become an essential part of due diligence. Here's what middle-market M&A principals and advisers can do to tackle this important issue.
Global Credit Markets Remain Stable, Politics Less So—S&P Report
Major economies are expected to support stability, but political uncertainty in pockets of the globe could put it at risk.