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SBIA expresses support for bill to ensure accurate disclosure for BDCs
SBIA expresses support for bill to ensure accurate disclosure for BDCs WASHINGTON, D.C. (August 28, 2023) – The Small Business Investor Alliance (SBIA), the premier association representing Business Development Companies (“BDCs”) and lower middle market private equity and its investors, expressed support for legislation introduced by U.S. Rep. Andrew Garbarino (R-NY) that will exempt funds…
Read MoreSBIA expresses support for BDC tax parity bill
SBIA expresses support for BDC tax parity bill August 18, 2023 (Washington, D.C.) – The Small Business Investor Alliance (SBIA), the leading association representing Business Development Companies (“BDCs”) and lower middle market private equity and its investors, applauded bipartisan legislation introduced by U.S. Reps. Jodey Arrington (R-TX), Brendan Boyle (D-PA), Darin LaHood (R-IL), and Danny Davis (D-IL)…
Read MoreAFFE Update: Access to Small Business Investor Capital Act Introduced
AFFE Update: Access to Small Business Investor Capital Act Introduced Bipartisan bill would ensure accurate disclosure to small business investors March 7, 2023 (Washington, D.C.) – The Small Business Investor Alliance (SBIA), the premier association representing Business Development Companies (“BDCs”) and lower middle market private equity and its investors, expressed support for bipartisan legislation introduced…
Read MoreComment Letter: House Financial Services Subcommittee on Capital Markets Hearing
The Small Business Investor Alliance submitted comments to the U.S House Financial Services Subcommittee on Capital Markets regarding proposals to increase access to capital for small businesses.
Read More2022 Champion of Small Business Investing Awards
2022 Champion of Small Business Investing Awards SBIA presents 60 members of Congress with the 2022 Champion of Small Business Investing Award September 16, 2022 (Washington, D.C.) – The Small Business Investor Alliance (SBIA), the leading association for lower middle market private equity funds and investors, presented awards to 60 members of Congress acknowledging their…
Read MoreSBIA Expresses Support for Senate Capital Formation package
SBIA Expresses Support for Senate Capital Formation package “These practical tools would help expand access to capital for small businesses and promote a healthy environment for domestic investment,” said SBIA President Brett Palmer. April 4, 2022 (Washington, D.C.) – The Small Business Investor Alliance (SBIA) is pleased to support the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs’…
Read MoreAFFE Update: Bipartisan Senate Bill Introduced
AFFE Update: Bipartisan Senate Bill Introduced This bipartisan bill would address unintended consequences of an SEC rule that has led to the “double counting” of BDC fees. March 30, 2022 (Washington, D.C.) – The Small Business Investor Alliance (SBIA), the premiere association representing Business Development Companies (“BDCs”) and lower middle market private equity and its investors,…
Read MoreSBIA calls on Biden Administration to reinstate EBITDA standard
SBIA calls on Biden Administration to reinstate EBITDA standard SBIA signs joint letter asking Treasury to include the issue in its FY23 Budget March 14, 2022 (Washington, D.C.) – As a member of the Coalition for America’s Interest (EBITDA coalition), the Small Business Investor Alliance (SBIA) signed a joint letter to U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen…
Read MoreSEC Chair issues generic response on co-investment relief for BDCs
SEC Chair issues generic response on co-investment relief for BDCs SBIA continues push to make relief permanent March 2, 2022 (Washington, D.C.) – Following a House Financial Services oversight hearing last October, U.S. Rep. Bryan Steil (R-WI) posed a follow-up question to Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler on co-investment transactions. While the…
Read MoreSEC Chair responds to proposed AFFE rule
SEC Chair responds to proposed AFFE rule In Question #5, Gensler addresses the proposed AFFE rule for BDCs. February 16, 2022 (Washington, D.C.) – Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler has responded in writing to questions posed by U.S. Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC) during last fall’s Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee oversight hearing.…
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