Washington, D.C. — MFA Chief Advocacy Officer Jillien Flores issued the following statement in response to the House Financial Services Committee advancing capital markets legislation for full floor consideration:
“We commend the Committee for advancing thoughtful, bipartisan legislation that enhances U.S. capital markets. A more efficient and accessible capital markets system will help businesses access funding and deliver better outcomes for American workers and retirees. We’re committed to working with Congress to strengthen both public and private capital markets and expand investor access to alternative assets.” — MFA Chief Advocacy Officer Jillien Flores
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About the global alternative asset management industry
The global alternative asset management industry — including hedge funds, private credit funds, and hybrid funds — serves thousands of public and private pension funds, charitable endowments, foundations, and other global institutional investors. The industry provides portfolio diversification and risk-adjusted returns to help meet their funding obligations and return targets throughout the economic cycle.
About MFA
Managed Funds Association (MFA), based in Washington, D.C., New York City, Brussels, and London, represents the global alternative asset management industry. MFA’s mission is to advance the ability of alternative asset managers to raise capital, invest it, and generate returns for their beneficiaries. MFA advocates on behalf of its membership and convenes stakeholders to address global regulatory, operational, and business issues. MFA has more than 180 fund manager members, including traditional hedge funds, private credit funds, and hybrid funds, that employ a diverse set of investment strategies. Member firms help pension plans, university endowments, charitable foundations, and other institutional investors diversify their investments, manage risk, and generate attractive returns throughout the economic cycle.
