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 U.S. Chamber secured a legal victory against the SEC's stock buyback rule, protecting businesses from regulatory overreach.
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Tom QuaadmanExecutive Vice President, Center for Capital Markets Competitiveness (CCMC) Bill HulseSenior Vice President, Center for Capital Markets Competitiveness Evan WilliamsSr. Director, Center for Capital Markets Competitiveness Kristen MalinconicoDirector, Center for Capital Markets Competitiveness
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The U.S. Chamber’s International Affairs Division in collaboration with the Center for Capital Markets Competitiveness (CCMC) present an analysis of the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CS3D).
Higher bank capital standards will hurt American businesses and communities.
Federal regulators are getting ready to implement new rules for banks. The result could be less credit and slower growth for American business.
The U.S. Chamber secured a legal victory against the SEC's stock buyback rule, protecting businesses from regulatory overreach.
This Hill letter was sent to the Members of the United States Senate, opposing Amendment #1217 to the FY24 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development appropriations bill, or any similar amendment, that would require the Comptroller General of the United States and the Government Accountability Office to audit the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System.
A U.S. Chamber survey provides insights into how American businesses view and navigate today's financial and public policy challenges—including current and pending regulations like Basel III.
A fragmented, unharmonized approach to mandatory disclosure requirements risks damaging U.S. capital markets and weakening our economy’s competitiveness.