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MFA is proud to unveil the next evolution of its brand. The modernized look reflects MFA's development into the leading, global association representing the alternative asset management industry. MFA’s mission remains unchanged – to advance the ability of alternative asset managers to raise capital, invest, and generate returns for their beneficiaries. This new brand celebrates MFA’s journey and positions MFA for success in the ever-evolving regulatory and investment landscapes. Explore more at MFAalts.org

Thank you to The Economic Club of Washington, DC for a fantastic start to the week with Fed Chair Jay Powell. It was a great opportunity to get together with some of our members and policymakers. And David Rubenstein is in a class of his own as interviewer!

Hedge funds support retired Americans across the U.S., including in California for pension funds like CalSTRS. Returns on hedge fund investments create financial stability and peace of mind for retirees across the Golden State. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gsW68jzN

🎉 Monday Milestone | Global Alts 2025: 400 Managers confirmed! We are excited to announce that over 400 Managers have already registered for Global Alts '25! Learn more: https://lnkd.in/e6zfnfe9 #GlobalAlts25

It was a pleasure to open the MFA Summer Intern Event, where we had the privilege of welcoming over 100 interns from 30 fund managers. A big thank you to Brian Daly, Pravesh N. Goyal, Emily Goodman, and the Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP team for co-hosting this terrific gathering.

MFA is pleased to announce Ron Alquist as Managing Director, Research. Ron will be based in New York and will oversee MFA's research efforts. His research will aim to educate the public, advance policy discussions, and support MFA's global advocacy. Alquist brings decades of government and private sector financial research experience to MFA. He joins us from the Financial Stability Oversight Council at the U.S. Department of Treasury, where he served as a Principal Economist and Senior Policy Advisor. In that position, he led several policy projects examining potential risks to the U.S. financial system. Previously, he worked at the Office of Financial Research conducting research on hedge funds and other finance topics. He has also worked at AQR, Kings Peak Assets Management, and the International Economic Analysis Department at the Bank of Canada. Welcome Ron! Read more: https://lnkd.in/eMFw-bN9

We had a great turnout at the Chamber this morning! Former government officials, industry representatives, and legal experts discussed their growing concerns with how the #SEC is approaching policymaking. Please take a moment to download the whitepaper co-published with our industry partners: "Investors and the Markets First: Reforms to Restore Confidence in the SEC." Investment Company Institute, American Investment Council (AIC), National Venture Capital Association, MFA, Business Roundtable. Read the paper here: https://lnkd.in/dpe9JVWu

MFA cohosted an event this morning to discuss the SEC’s rulemaking agenda and its implications for capital markets. Discussions centered on the SEC’s expansive and interconnected rulemaking agenda, and the consequences for both investors and the broader capital markets. In collaboration with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, BRT, ICI, AIC and NVCA, we released a white paper outlining significant concerns with the current SEC agenda. The paper raises concerns with the rulemaking process the SEC has undertaken, as well as discusses the review by federal courts of final agency action. Finally, the paper presents recommendations for reforms to enhance the agency’s approach to rulemaking. Special thanks to our association partners and to everyone who participated!   Read the white paper here: https://lnkd.in/ejprNhaa

MFA was proud to sponsor the POLITICO Europe conversation on the role of nonbanks in the Capital Markets Union (CMU). This timely event comes ahead of the European Commission's next five-year mandate. Discussions focused on how to deepen European capital markets, the role of the nonbanks, and the need for a CMU to ensure Europe's economic competitiveness.    Thank you to Stephen Berger, John Berrigan, Natasha Cazenave, and Karel Lannoo for sharing their insights!

We enjoyed a wonderful evening last night in London with a small group of MFA members. It was great fun to exchange views on many topics of the day ranging from leverage to SEC regulation to upcoming elections. Rob H. Noah Theran Andrew Malin Raffi Williams