Financial Services

Legislative know-how in a financial crisis

In 2008, all across the nation, real estate sales and new construction came to a virtual standstill, and homeowners across the country are now in desperate need of solutions as a result of the financial market crisis. As Governors and Mayors see their tax revenues declining and unemployment rates and foreclosures escalating, they have all set their sights on the financial industry as a 2009 priority for legislation and regulation. With 50 states, each with their own legislative agendas, banks and other financial institutions will need to proactively build bridges and work aggressively to protect their interests by staying abreast of the bills and complex legislative and regulatory activity that will vary from state-to-state.

NSI has more than a decade of experience working on a range of projects with financial institutions including banks, investment houses, and private equity and venture capital firms from all over the globe. Our nationwide network of nearly 2,000 public affairs professionals in all 50 states and the top 100 cities has their ears to-the-ground and can help companies to stay ahead of legislation and regulations that can impede business. NSI can also help investors to conduct due diligence on potential investments, accelerate growth of portfolio companies that seek into the government markets, and raise investment funds from the public funds market.

NSI can help financial institutions with:

Tracking and assess legislative bills and legislation that impact your business or those of firms you have invested in

Providing legislative analysis and expertise across each of the 50 states and major markets

Finding, vetting and engaging the best-fit on-the-ground lobbyists across 50 states and 100 major cities and counties

Providing expertise and guidance on the appropriations and procurement process

Conducting due diligence on the market and sales prospects of potential investments

Accelerating revenue for portfolio companies

Developing an effective public relations strategy

Crafting the right messaging

Organizing grassroots initiatives and coalition building

Developing corporate partnerships

Training and coaching executives on managing the complexities of the geo-political landscape