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.
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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.
Middle-Market Public Policy Roundup
Registration remains open for ACG’s Middle Market Fly-In, the Federal Reserve released its second Financial Stability Report, Congress conducts bank oversight hearing and more.
Middle-Market Public Policy Roundup
The SEC announced members of its Small Business Capital Formation Committee and an upcoming roundtable, Trump met with Democrats on infrastructure and opportunity zones drew new concerns.
Middle-Market Public Policy Roundup
The IRS released the long-awaited guidance on opportunity zones and ACG attended a White House conference where officials, including President Donald Trump, voiced support of the program.
Middle-Market Public Policy Roundup
ACG announces Middle Market Fly-In, regulators examine opportunity zones and the Trump Administration accelerates the review process for "major" regulations.
Middle-Market Public Policy Roundup
The House, SEC and media take aim at leveraged loans, Trump announces new SEC commissioner and the Chamber of Commerce releases list of most business-friendly legislators.
A Lens into SEC Enforcement
Officials say the agency's success should not be measured solely by the number of cases or fines, but the quality and impact of enforcement actions.
Middle-Market Public Policy Roundup
The Department of Labor unveiled its joint employer rule, the White House will form opportunity zone oversight council and congressional committees gather.
Middle-Market Public Policy Roundup
The Department of Labor published its “Overtime Rule” proposal for comment, and the NLRB trades letters with Democratic lawmakers.
