Direct Loan Nuances

April 26, 2016 3:00 AM

Brian Fraser, co-chair of the litigation department at Richards Kibbe & Orbe LLP, examines the challenges of distinguishing a loan from a bond and a loan from a security, in a chat with Bond Buyer northeast regional editor Paul Burton.

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Trends in the Regions

Louisiana treasurer pushes back against proposed changes in Bond Commission's role

Treasurer John Fleming is pushing back against a proposal in the state Legislature that would make changes to the way the state Bond Commission oversees the issuance of debt by cities, counties and local governments and entities.

By Chip Barnett

20m ago
Leaders

Infrastructure financing amid shifting Fed rate policy

Jeffrey Scruggs, Managing Director and Head of Public Sector and Infrastructure Group at Goldman Sachs, sits down with Bond Buyer Executive Editor Lynne Funk on the state of the muni industry.

2h ago
Primary bond market

Muni AAA yields are at highs for year

Despite higher yields, muni to UST ratios remain rich. Ratios look "progressively richer" moving into the five- to 10-year part on the curve, with the 10-year spot "still far more attractive in taxables versus tax-exempts," J.P. Morgan said.

By Jessica Lerner

April 17