Center for Capital Markets Competitiveness
We break down barriers and shape policy that finances growth.
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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The OFR has released a report with new evidence that confirms the Volcker Rule reduces businesses' ability to raise capital.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Center for Capital Markets Competitiveness (CCMC) Executive Vice President Tom Quaadman issued the following statement today, opposing new legislation to curb stock buybacks: “This bill is similar to failed policies of the past that have cut off hope, opportunity and innovation for American workers and Main Street business owners. We are happy to work with policymakers from both parties to develop policies that promote growth and opportunity throughout the American economy.”
Without changes small businesses will continue to struggle with the limited credit available to them.
This letter was sent to the House Committee on Financial Services, on a number of bills the committee plans to mark up.
This letter was sent to the U.S. House of Representatives, supporting three bills related to financial services and opposing one more.
Businesses need to know they have competitive options to fund their growth.
These rules will protect investors while also preserving their choices to different types of advice.
Many consumer credit products like credit cards, car loans, student loans, and mortgages are tied to this interest rate benchmark.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Chamber Center for Capital Markets Competitiveness President and CEO David Hirschmann issued the following statement in response to today’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) final best interest standard rules. The Chamber and others challenged the Department of Labor’s Fiduciary Duty Rule and in March 2018 the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled to vacate the rule.
They are a key source of capital in the U.S., and contribute to deep and liquid markets that fuel lending.
