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Special Reports
2023 State & Local Government Preview
Capstone believes 2023 will be a volatile period for the finances of some states and their local government instrumentalities, despite being past the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Generally, states are entering the 2023 calendar year in financially good shape, which gives them a degree of breathing room, but also masks looming financial risks that could adversely impact their budgets during the next few years.
2023 Chinese Tech Preview: China’s Heavy Hand a Boon to Innovation in the State
Capstone believes heavy-handed state regulation of China’s tech industry is here to stay, despite broader market expectations that the government’s crackdown is near its end. In 2023, China will set and enforce policies that require technological development and innovation to occur hand-in-hand with the state.
US-China Tech Tensions: How the US will Freeze Out China in 2023
Biden Administration to Build Momentum for Export Controls Multilateral Agreement, Face Pressure to Act on TikTok By JB...
The Edge of the Cliff: Why the Potential Fiscal Crisis Will Drive Healthcare Policy
Capstone believes Congressional healthcare policy in 2023 will be cliff-driven as lawmakers look to stave off a series of cuts facing providers, hospitals, and home health facilities. In this note, we walk through each fiscal cliff and the resulting impact of action (or inaction).
Energy Preview: Why Global Energy Concerns Will Spur Opportunities
Capstone believes the favorable policy backdrop for energy will accelerate at the state, federal, and global levels in 2023 amid global concerns over climate change, energy reliability, and energy affordability. In this report, we unpack the policy themes at each level of government that we expect to drive this trend.
Social Media Preview: Regulators Will Bite and the Scars They’ll Leave
California Data Breach Lawsuits, Section 230 Decisions, Privacy Laws to Create Headwind for Meta, Amazon, Google By J.B....
Insurance Preview 2023: Why Policymakers Will Matter More This Year
2023 Insurance Preview: More Scrutiny For Private Equity; Regulator Focus on Climate Aids Private Flood, Florida Property...
Crypto’s Search for Stability: How the Industry Will Navigate Growing Scrutiny and Support in 2023
Capstone's Cryptocurrency 2023 Preview: SEC Enforcement Against Ethereum is Likely; Bills on Disclosures and Stablecoins Provide...
Education Cracks Start to Show: Despite Pandemic Stimulus, Financial Uncertainty Will Spur Policy
Capstone's Education 2023 Preview: Stimulus Helps but Uncertainty Looms in K-12; Pressure on For-Profits; Job Training...
Chopra’s Last Stand: The CFPB Will Move Forcefully on a Wide Swath of Industries
Capstone's Consumer Finance 2023 Preview: The CFPB Will Push to Limit Junk Fees, Repeat Offenders; Bureau Faces Constitutional...
Why European Regulators Will Step Up Intervention Across the Financial Services
Capstone's European Financial Services 2023 Preview: Regulators to Intervene More on Prices; Reforms in Retail Credit,...
Biden’s Financial Services Push: 2023 Will be a Landmark Year for Regulation
Capstone's US Financial Services 2023 Preview: Regulators Poised for Landmark Year With Changes Impacting Banks, Capital...
Press Releases
Capstone LLC Publishes The Most Underappreciated Developments for China’s Markets for 2023
Capstone LLC is sharing its outlook on the most underappreciated policy developments that will play a big role in how investors and companies operate in China.
Capstone LLC Publishes The Most Underappreciated Developments in Healthcare for 2023
Capstone LLC is sharing its annual outlook on the most underappreciated policy developments that will play a big role in how 2023 shapes up for investors and companies in the healthcare sector.
Capstone LLC Publishes The Most Underappreciated Developments in Energy and Renewables for 2023
Capstone LLC is sharing its annual outlook on the most underappreciated policy developments that will play a big role in how 2023 shapes up for investors and companies in the Energy and Renewables sectors.
Capstone LLC Publishes The Most Underappreciated Developments in Technology, Media, and Telecom for 2023
Capstone LLC is sharing its annual outlook on the most underappreciated policy developments that will play a big role in how 2023 shapes up for investors and companies in the technology, media, and telecom sector.
Capstone LLC Publishes The Most Underappreciated Developments in Financial Services for 2023
Capstone LLC is sharing its annual outlook on the most underappreciated policy developments that will play a big role in how 2023 shapes up for investors and companies in the financial services sector.
Thomas P. Feddo, Former Assistant Secretary of the Treasury for Investment Security, Joins Capstone
Feddo, a highly experienced and respected leader in national security, cross-border investment, and international trade, will be a Senior Adviser at Capstone.
Daniel Silverberg, Former National Security Advisor to House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, Joins Capstone LLC
Silverberg, an esteemed and experienced advisor on security cooperation, arms procurement, and foreign assistance, will lead Capstone’s Corporate Practice, National Security Team
Capstone Announces Commitment to be Carbon Neutral by the End of 2021
On Earth Day, 2021 Capstone announced its plan to make 100% of its operations carbon neutral by the end of 2021.
Mark Baughan, Cofounder of Lloyd Baughan, named Senior Advisor to Capstone LLC
Baughan, experienced advisor on Asia, asset management, and energy, will join Capstone as a Senior Advisor
Ilan Goldenberg, Middle East Expert, named Senior Advisor to Capstone LLC
Goldenberg, a highly respected expert on defense and the Middle East, will join Capstone as a senior advisor.
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