Assured, Orrick extend dominance as muni volume shrinks

Assured Guaranty and Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP expanded their business even as muni volume shrank amid political uncertainty.

Web Seminar Why disclosure really matters now – the S.E.C. Enforcement Agenda

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Puerto Rico bondholders launch `uphill battle` against USA

The United States of America is the defendant in a suit filed by investors seeking payment of $3.1 billion in principal and interest in Puerto Rico Employment Retirement System bonds.

PROMESA Robert Slavin July 21
Goldman Sachs is out at Delta's LaGuardia terminal project

The $4 billion reconstruction of the Delta Air Lines terminal at LaGuardia Airport will be the airline's financial responsibility.

Transportation industry Andrew Coen July 21
Market reacts after Illinois spared a downgrade

Illinois bonds saw a slight price bump in reaction to Moody's confirmation of the state's Baa3 rating.

Secondary bond market Yvette Shields July 21

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Virgin Islands governor proposes spending 9.2% less in FY2018

U.S. Virgin Islands governor Kenneth Mapp is cutting spending with an eye on moving toward a structurally balanced budget.

Budgets July 21

Budgets July 21
University of California retirement plan deemed a credit positive

Moody's cited a vote to raise employer contribution rates.

Higher education July 21

Higher education July 21
Web Seminar New developments in higher education finance

As colleges and universities become more entrepreneurial and embrace a wider range of financing options, including in particular more taxable debt, it is useful to compare and contrast the financing options that have developed.

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Bankruptcy judge OKs Westinghouse pact with Georgia’s nuclear plant owners

The agreement allows owners of two new reactors at Plant Vogtle to take over construction.

Bankruptcy Shelly Sigo July 21

Bankruptcy Shelly Sigo July 21
Funding levels fell for public pension plans in fiscal 2016

The average 7.6% expected investment return for public pension plans is rosier than projections of many investment firms.

Public pensions Brian Tumulty July 21

Public pensions Brian Tumulty July 21
A sleepy, summer week of low volume awaits muni traders

The drop in issuance comes despite a decline in yields over the past week that made the market issuer-friendly.

Sell side Aaron Weitzman July 21

Sell side Aaron Weitzman July 21
MSRB unveils third-party yield curve, muni index information on EMMA

Investors, issuers get new benchmarks, analytical tools on EMMA.

Bond yields Kyle Glazier July 21

Bond yields Kyle Glazier July 21

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Podcast Fed, as always, at a crossroads

Diana Furchtgott-Roth, a senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute, discusses the Federal Reserve, rate hikes, its balance sheet and vacant seats. Hosted by Gary Siegel.

Podcast BlackRock’s Carney predicts the future

Sean Carney, director and head of municipal strategy at BlackRock, talks about municipal issuance in the first half of 2017 and makes some predictions on how the second half of the year will look. He also discusses distressed states — which state could recover first and why and how a downgrade of Illinois would be a big deal for the market. Hosted by Aaron Weitzman in a conversation recorded on June 29.

Video Muni Minute: Solivita seniors, CDDs clash over bonds

Residents in the Solivita retirement community in central Florida are going to be in court this week fighting against a bond sale backed by their community development districts. In a two-day trial, a judge will hear from both sides about the value of certain amenities and size of a proposed $102 million bond deal that would be paid back by assessments on residents.

Commentary

Denouement of budget diplomacy

John Hallacy
Contributing editor

There are times when there is no better alternative to a tax increase.

Budgets July 11
Electronic trading: strengthening best execution in the muni market

Hardy Manges
Head of Municipal Dealer Sales
Market Axess

As regulators move to raise execution standards, electronic trading comes to play a significantly more important role in the compliance process.

Platforms July 10
Remodeling the rule book

Lynnette Kelly
Executive Director
Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board

How the MSRB maintains effective and efficient regulations for the municipal securities market

Regulatory actions and programs June 26
Bond Buyer’s ‘Rising Stars’ program returns for second year

Michael Scarchilli
Editor in Chief
The Bond Buyer

The Bond Buyer is proud to introduce the second-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 June 26

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