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AFFE Update: Access to Small Business Investor Capital Act Introduced

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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…

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SBIA Announces 2022-2023 Leadership

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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…

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2022 Champion of Small Business Investing Awards

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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…

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SBIA Expresses Support for Senate Capital Formation package

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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’…

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AFFE Update: Bipartisan Senate Bill Introduced

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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,…

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SBIA calls on Biden Administration to reinstate EBITDA standard

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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…

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SEC Chair issues generic response on co-investment relief for BDCs

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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…

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SEC Chair responds to proposed AFFE rule

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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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