Southwest's first-half volume falls to five-year low

Bond volume in the region fell sharply in the first half of 2018, though one expert saw the 16% drop as better than anticipated.

SEC approves narrower 15c2-12 disclosure amendments

The final rules will focus on debt obligations on a similar level as bonds, an effort to respond to comments that the first proposal was too broad.

Securities law Kyle Glazier August 20
Legal and political uncertainty factor into Santee Cooper downgrade

Moody's lowered the South Carolina-owned public utility’s bond rating to A2, and its bank bond rating to A3.

Ratings Shelly Sigo August 20
Podcast Is sports betting a game-changer?

Former New Jersey State Senator Ray Lesniak discusses his lengthy journey fighting to legalize sports betting and the revenue impact wagers will have on the Garden State and nationally. Andrew Coen hosts.

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Philadelphia Fed: non-mfg growth expands in Aug., prices still high

The region's services sector “continued to expand” but at a slightly slower pace in August.

Economic indicators Gary Siegel 3h ago

Economic indicators Gary Siegel 3h ago
Statistics Report 2018 Southwest midyear review

A state-by-state review of first half 2018 issuance in the Southwest .

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Statistics reports 4h ago
Video Taking the complexity out of selling municipal bonds

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Puerto Rico ERS bondholders lose case in Title III bankruptcy

Judge Laura Taylor Swain sided with the retired employees, saying the bondholders' security interest was not properly perfected.

PROMESA Robert Slavin August 20

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Baird hires former Wells Fargo directors in Midwest

One of Bair's new bankers expands its presence in the Chicago region.

Career moves Nora Colomer August 20

Career moves Nora Colomer August 20
What drove Essex County, N.J., to a triple-A rating

Moody's Investors Service raised the county to Aaa from Aa1.

Ratings Andrew Coen August 20

Ratings Andrew Coen August 20
Muni market 'firming' as issuance drought resumes

Trading was muted after last week’s bounty of bond sales, as the market looked ahead to this week’s larger deals, including a $920 million Illinois financing.

Primary bond market Aaron Weitzman August 20

Primary bond market Aaron Weitzman August 20

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Podcast Is sports betting a game-changer?

Former New Jersey State Senator Ray Lesniak discusses his lengthy journey fighting to legalize sports betting and the revenue impact wagers will have on the Garden State and nationally. Andrew Coen hosts.

Video Starring role

The Lone Star state grabs the spotlight this week as Texas prepares to sell $7.2 billion of top-rated tax and revenue anticipation notes on Wednesday.

Podcast What tax reform did to the muni market

Gregory Gizzi, senior vice president and portfolio manager at Macquarie Investment Management, looks at the effects of tax reform on municipal bond market this year. He also discusses what investors should look for in the second half of the year. Chip Barnett hosts.

Commentary

The fundamental choice: competitive vs. negotiated

John Hallacy
Contributing editor

Studies of the pricing benefits of the two approaches have been far from conclusive.

Sell side August 16
Why muni debt managers reject OAS methodologies

Laurence H. Wadler
Founder and President
Precision Analytics, Inc.

The black box gang has always mistaken complexity for sophistication in the realm of financial modeling.

Munis July 26
Buying municipal bonds at new issue: Follow the smart money

Tom Lockard
Managing Director
280 CapMarkets

During the new issue pricing period is when institutions place their orders. Independent advisors and their clients are wise to follow the money.

Buy side July 24
Bond Buyer’s ‘Rising Stars’ program returns for third year

Michael Scarchilli
Editor in Chief
The Bond Buyer

The Bond Buyer is proud to kick off the third-annual Rising Stars program, showcasing the brightest young minds in the municipal bond industry. Click to learn how to nominate an emerging leader in muni finance.

Rising Stars July 17