Tax Considerations for Direct Investments
Tax structuring can impact rate of return, making it important to consider the tax entity classification of both the investor and the investment entity.
Middle-Market Public Policy Roundup
As the government shutdown continues, agencies tighten their staffs and activities. Meanwhile, courts uphold the NLRB and congressional committees form.
New York Provides Over $600 Million to Private Capital Funds
New York State committed over $600 million to private equity managers in November, down from the previous month's sum of over $1.1 billion.
Chicago Teachers’ Pension Fund Wants Diverse Managers for Middle-Market Strategy
The nation's fourth-largest school district is looking minority-owned, women-owned and persons-with-disabilities-owned private equity firms.
Political Action Committee 101
ACG formed a political action committee to help elect supporters of the middle market to federal office. Here's a look at the role of PACs in policymaking.
Private Capital Gets in the Game
With support from private capital investors, the sports industry is fostering a sense of community in new and innovative ways.
Webinar to Focus on Opportunity Zones
Opportunity Zones were designed to steer dollars towards traditionally underserved communities. To learn more, register for the upcoming ACG-Wipfli webinar.
Volcker Rule Proposal Would Open Up Some Banks to Private Equity
A joint proposal to alter the Volcker Rule would open up banks to private equity firms and hedge funds–but would exclude community banks.
Changes Coming to SEC Staff
The SEC will appoint a new commissioner after Kara Stein left the agency earlier this month and Dan Kahl has been named Deputy Director of the OCIE.
OCIE Publishes Risk Alert Regarding Use of Electronic Communications
The SEC's branch in charge of compliance recently published a warning to remind advisers to comply with rules regarding electronic communications.