Middle-Market Public Policy Roundup
The Fed Chairman testified before Congress, the SEC came out with a string of announcements, and Volcker Rule restrictions have been rolled back for some banks.
Sectors
Middle-Market Public Policy Roundup
The Department of Labor's joint-employer rulemaking comes under fire, and the opportunity zones program continues to be refined.
ACG Goes to Washington
More than 40 ACG members dropped into the nation's capital to meet with members of Congress and raise awareness of the economic impact of the middle market.
Middle-Market Public Policy Roundup
ACG members meet with members of Congress, ACG submitted a comment letter in support of the DOL Joint Employer Proposal, and the SEC seeks to harmonize securities offering exemptions.
Gaining Ground in Washington, D.C.
MMG asked Tom Turmell, the chairman of ACG's PAC Committee, about the PAC’s role in supporting a healthy climate for middle-market businesses and to describe its goals for 2019.
Middle-Market Public Policy Roundup
ACG members prepare to gather in Washington, D.C., next week, and the SEC issues a set of rules on so-called “hedge clauses."
Middle-Market Public Policy Roundup
Lawmakers debated leveraged lending risks at a hearing earlier this week, and a top White House economic advisor has stepped down.
Middle-Market Public Policy Roundup
Congress announced it will hold a hearing to address leveraged lending risks, and the Office of Management and Budget released its biannual agenda.
ACG’s 2019 Public Policy Priorities
New lawmakers and a changing political landscape present opportunities and challenges for the middle market, and will drive ACG's public policy agenda in 2019.
Middle-Market Public Policy Roundup
Leveraged lending continues to take center stage as lawmakers and regulators discussed easing Volker Rule restrictions. Meanwhile, architects of the original opportunity zone legislation consider an amendment to increase transparency.