Middle Market
Comment Letter to SEC Small Business Capital Formation Advisory Committee
Comment Letter to SEC Small Business Capital Formation Advisory Committee The Small Business Investor Alliance submitted a comment letter on the definition of an “accredited investor” ahead of the February 27 meeting of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Small Business Capital Formation Advisory Committee. Categories BDC BDC Comment Letters BDC Success Stories Comment Letter…
Read MoreComment Letter to U.S. Department of Labor re: Proposal to Update the Definition of an Investment Advice Fiduciary
Comment Letter to U.S. Department of Labor re: Proposal to Update the Definition of an Investment Advice Fiduciary On January 2, SBIA submitted comments to the Department of Labor in response to DOL’s recent proposal to update the definition of an investment advice “fiduciary” under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA). This is the…
Read MoreSBIA Announces 2023-2024 Leadership
The Small Business Investor Alliance announces its 2023-2024 Board of Governors, including Board Officers, Regional Chairs, At-Large Board Members, and designated Council Chairs. Caroline Ducas, a founding partner of Nashville-based Resolute Capital Partners, is the incoming Chair.
Read MoreSBIA’s Brett Palmer appointed to Small Business Administration advisory committee
Small Business Investor Alliance President Brett Palmer has been appointed to the Small Business Administration’s newly-formed Investment Capital Advisory Committee. SBIA congratulates long-time SBIA member Carl Kopfinger, Senior Vice President & Managing Director of TD Bank, on his appointment as Vice Chair of the committee.
Read MoreSBIA Announces 2022-2023 Leadership
SBIA Announces 2022-2023 Leadership SBIA membership elects new Officers and Board of Governors October 3, 2022 (Washington, D.C.) – The Small Business Investor Alliance (SBIA), the leading association for lower middle market private equity funds and investors, today announced its new 2022-2023 Board of Governors, including our Board Officers, Regional Presidents, At-Large Board Members, and designated Council…
Read MoreSBIA Expresses Support for Retirement Savings Modernization Act
SBIA Expresses Support for Retirement Savings Modernization Act “Better returns and broader diversification should be an option for working Americans preparing for their retirement,” said SBIA President Brett Palmer. September 29, 2022 (Washington, D.C.) – The Small Business Investor Alliance (SBIA) supports the Retirement Savings Modernization Act of 2022, sponsored by Senate Banking, Housing and Urban…
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 Non-Traditional Capital Formation Act
SBIA Expresses Support for Non-Traditional Capital Formation Act “This proposal champions practical tools that will bring the benefits of investment to the people and places that have not yet fully benefited from the best America has to offer,” said SBIA President Brett Palmer. June 13, 2022 (Washington, D.C.) – The Small Business Investor Alliance (SBIA) is…
Read MoreSBIA Congratulates Grayhawk Capital and Valesco Industries, SBIC of the Year Award Recipients
SBIA Congratulates Grayhawk Capital and Valesco Industries, SBIC of the Year Award Recipients The U.S. Small Business Administration recognized Valesco Industries and Grayhawk Capital as part of National Small Business Week May 16, 2022 (Washington, D.C.) – The Small Business Investor Alliance (SBIA), the leading association for lower middle market private equity funds and investors,…
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