As Chair of the U.S. House of Representatives Congressional Urban Caucus, I am encouraged by public policy efforts recently launched by the National Association of Investment Companies (NAIC) and other stakeholder groups, bringing heightened national visibility and resources to companies, particularly small businesses, serving Emerging Domestic Markets (EDMs). Read more…

Hardly newcomers to the Emerging Domestic Markets, the team of experts at Banc of America Capital Access Funds (Bank of America) knows what it's looking for from the funds in which it invests. "We want experienced managers who have track records in private equity investment," says Craig Fowler, one of five Bank of America managing directors. "We want folks who have experienced various economic cycles, and who can perform at high levels regardless of economic conditions."  Read more…

There is no question that the Latino population in the United States is growing significantly, as is its economic and political influence. But in one sector of the economy, where decisions are made to invest billions of dollars in business ventures, there still are relatively few American Latino faces making those choices or garnering the dollars. Read more…