Hampered by Uncertainty, Fed Stays Rates
Improving trade conditions and rising risks to global health contributed to a hazy outlook that led the Federal Reserve to leave interest rates unchanged.
Policy Updates
Middle-Market Public Policy Roundup
More members of Congress want opportunity zones to spread the wealth, the SEC is criticized for lack of diversity, and a commissioner prepares to step down.
Middle-Market Public Policy Roundup
The DOL issued a finalized version of the joint-employer rulemaking in which ACG and other organizations were recognized for work that helped amend the standard.
Middle-Market Public Policy Roundup
The DOL and NLRB move closer to finalizing changes to the joint-employer rule, an aide is expected to succeed an SEC commissioner, and the HFSC releases its January meeting schedule.
ACG Urges SEC to Simplify Rules for Raising Capital
MMG spoke with Scott Gluck, special counsel at Duane Morris LLP, about comments ACG submitted to the SEC in September.
Middle-Market Public Policy Roundup
The SEC approved a proposal to expand accredited investor status, the Department of Labor changed overtime regulations, and the House reauthorized its fintech task force.
Middle-Market Representation Grows on Capitol Hill
The Congressional Caucus for Middle Market Growth became one stronger last July thanks to one ACG member.
Middle-Market Public Policy Roundup
U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin delivers annual testimony on financial stability, hinting regulators could propose a "covered funds" provision to the Volcker Rule by spring.
Middle-Market Public Policy Roundup
A House Financial Services subcommittee will examine the current and future impact of AI, and the U.S.-China trade deal is uncertain after Trump announcements.
Middle-Market Public Policy Roundup
A brief look at the House Committee on Financial Services' schedule for the month of December.