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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America Needs Flexible, Market‑Driven Retirement Options
The American economy and investors benefit when public and private capital markets are strong. The Chamber supports reinvigorating public markets. We also support appropriately expanding access to private investment opportunities. Both will allow Americans to be part of U.S. financial growth and innovation while also helping U.S. companies to grow and create jobs. Recognizing that there is a wide range of public and private market investment options, the Chamber stands ready to work with the Department of Labor (DOL), the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and Congress to responsibly expand pathways for American investors to diversify and grow their retirement and investment portfolios.
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- The U.S. Chamber of Commerce supports H.R. 8071, the Fair Audits and Inspections for Regulators’ Exam Act, which would establish an even-handed supervisory process to enhance accountability in bank examinations.The U.S. Chamber of Commerce (“Chamber”) believes the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation’s (“FDIC”) proposed statement of policy on bank merger transactions (“Proposal” or “SOP”) lacks statutory authority, is substantively and procedurally deficient, and is unnecessary.The U.S. Chamber of Commerce writes regarding recent correspondence to you from several Members of Congress, dated June 4, 2024, calling on the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to release “a statement to remind registrants that covered U.S. companies that are subject to alternative climate reporting regimes, such as those in California or the [European Union] or those promulgated by the [International Sustainability Standards Board], must comply with those reporting regimes.”The SEC should return the focus of the proxy process to the long-term success of businessesCareful regulation and the trust-building nature of quality audits were major themes at a recent Chamber event, which featured industry leaders from the audit community.The U.S. Chamber of Commerce (“Chamber”) Center for Capital Markets Competitiveness (“CCMC”) appreciates the opportunity to comment on the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (“PCAOB” or “Board”) proposed rules on Firm Reporting (the “Proposal”). The Chamber urges PCAOB to withdraw this proposal.The U.S. Chamber of Commerce (“Chamber”) Center for Capital Markets Competitiveness (“CCMC”) appreciates the opportunity to comment on the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (“PCAOB” or “Board”) proposed rules on Firm Reporting (the “Proposal”). The Chamber urges PCAOB to withdraw this proposal.The U.S. Chamber of Commerce (“Chamber”) is deeply concerned with the proposal your agencies have announced to implement incentive-based compensation rules (“proposal”). The Chamber believes that the proposal violates Section 956 of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (“section 956” and “Dodd-Frank Act.”)[1] .The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Center for Capital Markets Competitiveness appreciates the opportunity to comment on the Financial Accounting Standards Board Private Company Council as part of the Financial Accounting Foundation Board of Trustees’ review of the PCC and Request for Comment.
