U.S. Chamber of Commerce USCC Homepage Topics Events Work America Works Search site Toggle menu Finance Topics/ Free and efficient financial markets are essential to a diverse and growing economy. They allow businesses to succeed and individuals to build financial security. To support that system, we need smart regulation that ensures access to capital and credit, enables companies to go public, incentivizes innovation, and provides choice and access for investors while protecting consumers. Corporate Governance Antitrust Finance and Financial Regulation Basics for Businesses Feature story What small businesses and corporations need to know about financing and financial regulations, including information about accessing credit, raising capital, and the role of government agencies and financial institutions. Read More Further reading How Bank Mergers Promote Competition Bank mergers help drive innovation and access to products and services for consumers. But proposed legislation could stifle deals at a time when new technologies and entrants are creating more competition than ever before. Learn More Why Selling Your Business Might Get Harder Proposed antitrust legislation could impact the ability of everyone from individual entrepreneurs to multi-million-dollar companies to be acquired. Learn More 3 Things You Need to Know About Stock Buybacks With the potential for new legislative developments, now is a good time to take a closer look at stock buybacks: what they are, what they do, what motivates a company to make investment decisions, and who benefits when companies buy back their stock. Our Work The U.S. Chamber promotes policies that ensure U.S. capital markets remain the fairest, most efficient, and innovative in the world. We advocate for legislation and regulation that strengthens our capital markets, allowing businesses—from the local flower shop to a multinational manufacturer—to mitigate risks, manage liquidity, access credit, and raise capital. Latest Experts Major Initiatives Programs Chamber Submits FOIA Requests to the FTC Chamber Comments on the FTC's Strategic Plan U.S. Chamber of Commerce Applauds Nomination of Jerome Powell to Chair Federal Reserve for a Second Term Previous slide Next slide How to Digitize Your Small Business to Save Money Chamber OnDemand Small business experts discuss the digital tools they have used to connect with more customers, complete more sales, automate tasks, and lower back-end costs. Read a recap of the event Small business advice from CO— How to Apply for a Small Business Loan The Different Types of Private Equity Funds and How to Choose One Startup 2021: Financing Options for Your Business Upcoming Events International Third Annual Transatlantic Business Works Summit Wednesday, December 08 - Thursday, December 09 09:00 AM EST - 01:00 PM EST Learn more International Spotlight on Central America: The Call to Action and Partnership for Central America Monday, December 13 01:45 PM EST - 03:45 PM EST Learn more Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Equality of Opportunity In Action: Improving Access to Capital for Minority-Owned Businesses Wednesday, December 15 12:00 PM EST - 01:00 PM EST Learn more Latest Content Dec 03, 2021 Chamber Submits FOIA Requests to the FTC Read more Dec 01, 2021 Chamber Comments on the FTC's Strategic Plan Read more Nov 22, 2021 U.S. Chamber of Commerce Applauds Nomination of Jerome Powell to Chair Federal Reserve for a Second Term Read more Nov 19, 2021 U.S. Chamber Letter to the Senate on the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2022 This Hill letter was sent to the Members of the United States Senate on the substitute amendment to S. 2792, the “National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022." Read more Nov 19, 2021 Letter on the Legal Implications of White House Interactions with Independent Agencies Read more Nov 19, 2021 Letter to FTC on Penalty Offense Authority Read more Nov 19, 2021 Letter to FTC on Practice of Counting "Zombie Votes" Read more Nov 17, 2021 U.S. Chamber Statement on SEC Proxy Advisory Firms Rule Rollback Read more Nov 16, 2021 How Bank Mergers Promote Competition Bank mergers help drive innovation and access to products and services for consumers. But proposed legislation could stifle deals at a time when new technologies and entrants are creating more competition than ever before. Read more Nov 15, 2021 U.S. Chamber Letter on a Markup on November 16 in the House Financial Services Committee This Hill letter was sent to Members of the House Committee on Financial Services on four bills to be considered during a markup on Tuesday, November 16. 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