Finance
Free and efficient financial markets are essential to a diverse and growing economy. They allow businesses to succeed and individuals to build financial security. To support that system, we need smart regulation that ensures access to capital and credit, enables companies to go public, incentivizes innovation, and provides choice and access for investors while protecting consumers.
A Global Perspective on U.S. Antitrust Legislative Proposals
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U.S. legislative proposals could undermine U.S. economic and security interests and strengthen foreign rivals without any apparent benefit to U.S. consumers.
Finance and Financial Regulation Basics for Businesses
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What small businesses and corporations need to know about financing and financial regulations, including information about accessing credit, raising capital, and the role of government agencies and financial institutions.
Further reading
- How Bank Mergers Promote CompetitionBank mergers help drive innovation and access to products and services for consumers. But proposed legislation could stifle deals at a time when new technologies and entrants are creating more competition than ever before.Learn More
- Why Selling Your Business Might Get HarderProposed antitrust legislation could impact the ability of everyone from individual entrepreneurs to multi-million-dollar companies to be acquired.Learn More
- 3 Things You Need to Know About Stock BuybacksWith the potential for new legislative developments, now is a good time to take a closer look at stock buybacks: what they are, what they do, what motivates a company to make investment decisions, and who benefits when companies buy back their stock.Learn More
Our Work
The U.S. Chamber promotes policies that ensure U.S. capital markets remain the fairest, most efficient, and innovative in the world. We advocate for legislation and regulation that strengthens 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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Latest Content
Nov 16, 2021How Bank Mergers Promote CompetitionBank mergers help drive innovation and access to products and services for consumers. But proposed legislation could stifle deals at a time when new technologies and entrants are creating more competition than ever before.
- Nov 15, 2021U.S. Chamber Letter on a Markup on November 16 in the House Financial Services Committee
This Hill letter was sent to Members of the House Committee on Financial Services on four bills to be considered during a markup on Tuesday, November 16.
Nov 10, 2021Why Selling Your Business Might Get HarderProposed antitrust legislation could impact the ability of everyone from individual entrepreneurs to multi-million-dollar companies to be acquired.
- Nov 10, 2021U.S. Chamber Letter on S. 3197, the "Platform Competition and Opportunity Act of 2021"
This Hill letter was sent to Members of the United States Senate opposing S. 3197, the "Platform Competition and Opportunity Act of 2021." This bill is on the Legislative Leadership list for the “How They Voted” scorecard.
- Nov 03, 2021Statement on the SEC's Revised Guidance for Shareholder Proposals
Statement on the SEC's Revised Guidance for Shareholder Proposals
- Nov 03, 2021U.S. Chamber Letter on H.R. 4777, "Nondebtor Release Prohibition Act"
This Hill letter was sent to the Members of the House Committee on the Judiciary, opposing H.R. 4777, the "Nondebtor Release Prohibition Act."
Oct 28, 20213 Things You Need to Know About Stock BuybacksHere are three things to know about stock buybacks, according to a recent report from the U.S. Chamber’s Center for Capital Market Competitiveness.
- Oct 25, 2021U.S. Chamber Letter on the "Prohibiting IRS Financial Surveillance Act"
This Hill letter was sent to Senator Tim Scott on the "Prohibiting IRS Financial Surveillance Act."
- Oct 20, 2021U.S. Chamber Letter on S. 2992, the "American Innovation and Choice Online Act"
This Hill letter was sent to the Members of the United States Senate, opposing S. 2992, the "American Innovation and Choice Online Act." This bill is on the Legislative Leadership list for the “How They Voted” scorecard.