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Raising “carried interest” tax could cut PE investment by $7 billion to $27 billion, new study finds
June 8th, 2010
WASHINGTON, DC, JUNE 8, 2010 – A new study tracking the correlation between tax rates and private equity investment shows that the pending proposal to more than double the tax rate on “carried interest” profits earned by investment partnerships could
Private Equity Council issues statement on proposal to raise taxes on growth investments
May 20th, 2010
WASHINGTON, DC, MAY 20, 2010 – The Private Equity Council issued the following statement on provisions of the so-called “tax extenders” bill filed today in the House of Representatives that would change the tax treatment of carried interest.
Private equity-backed companies employ more than 6 million Americans, PEC report finds
May 4th, 2010
WASHINGTON, DC, May 4, 2010 – Companies backed by private equity investments provide jobs for more than six million Americans, or more than five percent of all private-sector workers, according to a new analysis released today by the Private
Private equity-backed companies weathered “Great Recession” better than peers, new PEC study finds
March 31st, 2010
WASHINGTON DC, MARCH 31, 2010—Private equity-backed companies weathered the “Great Recession” significantly better than comparable businesses, according to a new study released today by the Private Equity Council (PEC). The study found that the annualized default rate for the
PEC issues statement on proposal to raise taxes on growth investments
December 7th, 2009
WASHINGTON, DC, DECEMBER 7, 2009 – The Private Equity Council issued the following statement on provisions of H.R. 4213 (the so-called “extenders” bill), filed today by the House Ways and Means Committee, that would change the tax treatment of carried
Private Equity Council issues statement on FDIC’s revised guidelines for failed bank investments
August 26th, 2009
WASHINGTON, DC, AUGUST 26, 2009 – The Private Equity Council today issued the following statement on the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation’s revised guidelines for the investment of private capital in failed banks. The statement should be attributed to Douglas Lowenstein,
Private Equity Council supports PE firm registration with SEC
July 15th, 2009
WASHINGTON, DC, July 15, 2009 – In testimony presented to the Senate Subcommittee on Securities, Insurance, and Investment, the Private Equity Council (PEC) today said it supports Obama Administration and congressional proposals to require private equity firms to register as
Private Equity Council issues statement on FDIC’s proposed guidelines for investment of private capital in banking institutions
July 2nd, 2009
WASHINGTON, DC, July 2, 2009 – The Private Equity Council today issued the following statement on the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation’s proposed guidelines for the investment of private capital in banking institutions. The statement should be attributed to Douglas Lowenstein,
Private Equity Council issues statement on Administration’s financial regulatory proposal
June 17th, 2009
WASHINGTON, DC, JUNE 17, 2009 – The Private Equity Council today issued the following statement on the Obama Administration proposal for overhauling regulation of the nation’s financial system. The statement should be attributed to Douglas Lowenstein, President of the Private
Private Equity Council issues statement on Secretary Geithner’s proposals on systemic risk regulation
March 26th, 2009
WASHINGTON, DC, March 26, 2009 -- The Private Equity Council today released the following statement regarding Treasury Secretary Geithner's proposal, outlined in testimony before the House Financial Services Committee, for regulation of systemic risk to the nation's financial system. The