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Comment Letter to 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.
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Comment Letter to House Financial Services Subcommittee re: Removing Barriers to Capital Access The Small Business Investor Alliance submitted a letter regarding the “accredited investor” definition and related Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regulations to the Chairman and Ranking Member of the House Financial Services Committee ahead of the February 8 hearing, “Sophistication or Discrimination:…
Read MoreCoalition Letter to Ohio Division of Securities re: Rule 1301:6-3-09 Registration by Qualification
Coalition Letter to Ohio Division of Securities re: Rule 1301:6-3-09 Registration by Qualification The Small Business Investor Alliance signed onto a coalition letter on the proposal of the Ohio Division of Securities Division to amend Rule 1301:6-3-09. Categories BDC BDC Comment Letters BDC Success Stories Comment Letter Congress ISF Perspectives LP Middle Market News Press…
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 MoreComment Letter to SEC re: Environmental, Social, and Governance Disclosures for Investment Advisers and Investment Companies
Comment Letter to SEC re: Environmental, Social, and Governance Disclosures for Investment Advisers and Investment Companies The Small Business Investor Alliance submitted a comment letter s in response to the proposed rule issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regarding new environmental, social, and governance (ESG) disclosure mandates for funds and investment advisers Categories…
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 MoreCoalition letter to U.S. Department of Treasury re: EBITDA Standard
Coalition letter to U.S. Department of Treasury re: EBITDA Standard On Thursday, April 11, SBIA participated in the annual Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Small Business Forum and submitted a series of policy recommendations. The Forum is an opportunity for market participants to engage with the Commission on small and midsize business capital formation and…
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