Center for Capital Markets Competitiveness
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The Center for Capital Markets Competitiveness’ (CCMC) mission is to advance America’s global leadership in capital formation by supporting diverse capital markets that are the most fair, transparent, efficient, and innovative in the world.
CCMC advocates on behalf of American businesses to ensure that legislation and regulation strengthen our capital markets allowing businesses—from the local flower shop to a multinational manufacturer—to mitigate risks, manage liquidity, access credit, and raise capital.
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Tom QuaadmanExecutive Vice President, Center for Capital Markets Competitiveness (CCMC) Bill HulseSenior Vice President, Center for Capital Markets Competitiveness Evan WilliamsVice President, Center for Capital Markets Competitiveness Kristen MalinconicoSenior Director, Center for Capital Markets Competitiveness
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TO THE MEMBERS OF THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS: We, the undersigned chambers of commerce that represent thousands of small businesses and entrepreneurs in communities across the country, urge you to develop and pass commonsense financial reform that removes obstacles to funding Main Street businesses and unlocks economic growth.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Chamber’s Center for Capital Markets Competitiveness (CCMC) today released a series of recommendations for revitalizing Main Street lending in order to enable small businesses to create jobs, raise incomes, and generate economic growth.
Many of the reforms implemented in the wake of the 2008 financial crisis were narrowly focused on financial stability and did not consider the impact on economic growth. The unintended consequences of these initiatives have made it difficult for Main Street businesses to access the financing they need to get started, sustain operations, manage cash, make payroll, and create well-paying jobs. This publication includes recommendations to restore Main Street lending.
6 million investment accounts face higher costs because of the Labor Department's regulation.
The repeal of the anti-arbitration rule is a major step in the right direction. It is a victory for consumers and businesses of all sizes.
This letter was sent to members of the House in support of H.R. 3903, the "Encouraging Public Offerings Act of 2017," and H.R. 1585, the "Fair Investment Opportunities for Professional Experts Act."
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Chamber President and CEO Thomas J. Donohue issued the following statement today following U.S. Senate passage of H.J. Res. 111, disapproving of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) arbitration rule:
New Post-Implementation Data Indicates Investors Are Worse Served WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Chamber of Commerce today released new research that shows the harmful, unintended consequences of the Department of Labor’s fiduciary rule.
Tom Quaadman's testimony to the House Committee on Financial Services Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit during a hearing on legislative proposals for a more efficient federal financial regulatory regime.
Tax reform, health care, regulatory reform, and international trade have all been priorities for the Chamber in the second quarter of this year. From events to testimonies and everything in between, it's been a busy season at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Scroll along to see photo highlights from the second quarter.