Why retail investors may vie for Illinois yields

GIven its size, the Prairie State's deal has potential to reprice the general market.

Web Seminar Recent developments in pension obligation bonds

Increases in unfunded pension liabilities are a widespread problem affecting many public entities’ budgets, ratings and borrowing capacity, which also impacts their capital improvement programs.

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Bond insurance, counsel leaders show resilience

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe and Assured Guaranty retained their positions in third-quarter rankings, while Build America Mutual rebounded from a stint on negative credit watch to capture its typical market share.

Rankings Aaron Weitzman October 16
FINRA fines four firms, one person for muni securities violations

Ameriprise Financial Services, Cabrera Capital Markets, R. Seelaus & Co., Performance Trust Capital Partners, and Murray Sinclaire of Ross Sinclaire & Associates signed settlement agreements.

Securities law Kyle Glazier October 16
Announcement The Bond Buyer Data Workstation is live

Municipal market participants can now access dynamic, interactive secondary-market data from directly within the Bond Buyer experience; partnership with Municipal Bond Information Services will provide exclusive real-time market data and analytics.

Announcements October 16

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Import prices gain 0.7% in Sept., export prices up 0.8%

U.S. import prices rose by 0.7% in September on a 3.9% gain in fuel prices as well as combined gain in the other components, according to data released Tuesday.

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N.Y. Fed: Service sector expands modestly in October

The New York region's service sector activity "continued to expand modestly" in October.

Economic indicators Gary Siegel 32m ago

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Web Seminar Issuers and Municipal Advisors – Impact of recent municipal market regulation and enforcement

If you are an issuer of municipal debt, or your serve municipal clients, increased scrutiny of 15c2-12 disclosures is the new normal.

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Ground broken on New Jersey bridge tied to Gateway project

The $1.5 billion bridge replacement project is seen as necessary to preserve reliable train service between New Jersey and Manhattan.

Infrastructure Andrew Coen October 16

Infrastructure Andrew Coen October 16
Mayors use zip code data to fight repeal of state and local tax deduction

Elimination of SALT would raise $1.3 trillion over 10 years to finance personal and corporate tax rate reductions.

Tax reform Brian Tumulty October 16

Tax reform Brian Tumulty October 16
Wells Fargo still banned from underwriting California bond deals

Wells Fargo can't act as managing underwriter on California bond deals

Financial crimes Keeley Webster October 16

Financial crimes Keeley Webster October 16
Healthcare advisory firm adds Texas professional

Cindy Newton is a veteran of finance and treasury operations.

Career moves Yvette Shields October 16

Career moves Yvette Shields October 16

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Video NYC TFA, California and Illinois top inflated calendar

The primary market is getting something it has been seeking for a while, with $10 billion of new supply on the docket. The New York City Transitional Finance Authority, California and Illinois are set to bring almost half of the week's supply.

Podcast What forces are affecting municipal indices? J.R. Rieger weighs in

How do low yields, retail sentiment and liquidity affect investment climate? S&P Dow Jones Indices Managing Director J.R. Rieger discusses these as well as investment styles. global events and how muni performance weighs against other markets. Hosted by John Hallacy.

Video U.S. municipalities look at soda tax repeal vote

As Illinois’ Cook County looks set to repeal its unpopular penny-an-ounce sweetened beverage tax, cities and states around the country that have pondered such a revenue-raiser are looking at what this could mean.

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Questions remain as bond market prepares for markup disclosure rule

Mark Davies
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Broker-dealers are tasked with devising a systemic, robust way of determining prices for securities, yet guidance has been vague, especially with respect to illiquid bonds.

Fintech regulations October 16
The Bond Buyer Data Workstation is live

Municipal market participants can now access dynamic, interactive secondary-market data from directly within the Bond Buyer experience; partnership with Municipal Bond Information Services will provide exclusive real-time market data and analytics.

Announcements October 16
What if governments issued equity?

Gershon Morgulis

While surplus-linked instruments may give governments a more favorable pay-out structure, the question of control over government decision making is a significant concern.

Public finance October 10
SourceMedia introduces the Bond Buyer Data Workstation

For the first time, municipal market participants can access dynamic, interactive secondary-market data from directly within the Bond Buyer experience; partnership with Municipal Bond Information Services will provide exclusive real-time market data and analytics.

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Advance Refunding Calculator

This tool provides sophisticated analysis of advance-refunding deals, including an assessment of the value of call options embedded in existing issues.

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