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 of Commerce and several business groups filed a lawsuit against the state of California over its corporate climate disclosure laws.
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- Tom QuaadmanExecutive Vice President, Center for Capital Markets Competitiveness (CCMC)
- Bill HulseSenior Vice President, Center for Capital Markets Competitiveness
- Evan WilliamsVice President, Center for Capital Markets Competitiveness
- Kristen MalinconicoSenior Director, Center for Capital Markets Competitiveness
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The moment Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) applications were open for the self-employed and sole proprietor small businesses, Krystal Douglas, owner of Music City Sewing in Nashville, had her paperwork ready. Before the COVID-19 crisis, Douglas was dressing Grammy-winners and rock stars, but with live music events cancelled for the foreseeable future, her entire sewing business o
This letter was sent to the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, and the House Committee on Financial Services, on Section 171 of the Dodd-Frank Act (the "Collins Amendment").
This Hill letter was sent to the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, & Urban Affairs, and the House Committee on Financial Services, on potential pandemic insurance and other financial relief in the event of future pandemics.
It's imperative that we ensure companies keep dividends flowing to their investors. Here's why.
Chamber proposes enhancements to Main Street Lending Facility and Other Programs to Boost Financial Stability WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Chamber of Commerce today provided comments to the Treasury and the Federal Reserve commending the creation of lending facilities that will provide necessary liquidity to medium and large businesses. The Chamber also encouraged further work to continue restoring confidence to the business community and financial markets during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Honorable Jerome PowellChairmanBoard of Governors of the Federal Reserve System20th Street & Constitution Ave., NWWashington, DC 20551 The Honorable Steven Mnuchin SecretaryU.S. Department of the Treasury1500 Pennsylvania Avenue NWWashington, DC 20220 Dear Chairman Powell and Secretary Mnuchin:
The Honorable Steven Mnuchin SecretaryU.S. Department of the Treasury1500 Pennsylvania Avenue NWWashington, DC 20220 The Honorable Jerome PowellChairmanBoard of Governors of the Federal Reserve System20th Street & Constitution Ave., NWWashington, DC 20551 Re: Main Street New Loan Facility and Main Street Expanded Loan Facility Dear Secretary Mnuchin and Chairman Powell:
Learn how the financial industry is stepping in to provide funding and relief to small businesses impacted by the coronavirus.
The Chamber continues to call for legislation that would allow the Federal Reserve to establish credit facilities to support employers in securing loans WASHINGTON, D.C. – Tom Quaadman, Executive Vice President of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Center for Capital Markets Competitiveness (CCMC), released the following statement in support of the Federal Reserve establishing a Commercial Paper Funding Facility (CPFF) using its authority in Section 13(3) of the Federal Reserve Act: