The firm violated MSRB Rules G-47 and G-27, FINRA found
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Market Intelligence analyst Jeff Lipton breaks down how security selection, sector allocation, curve positioning and carry can generate excess returns in high-yield munis, while warning that weak cash flow, a lack of economic viability, limited liquidity and thin disclosure can quickly undermine value.
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"I think generally there is an over-emphasis placed on the takedown at the expense of considering the overall cost of the transaction," Nikolai Sklaroff, capital finance director at the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission, said.
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Market Intelligence analyst Jeff Lipton maps where credit remains stable and where caution is warranted in his mid-year scorecard, flagging pressure points in higher education, K-12, tobacco and parts of local government while outlining the structural strengths supporting states, airports and other essential-service sectors.
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Market Intelligence analyst Jeff Lipton explains how California Mello-Roos land-secured bonds can add yield and diversification, and outlines the underwriting checklist investors should use to balance development risk against structural protections.
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Market Intelligence analyst Jeff Lipton recaps May's muni outperformance versus Treasuries and broad fixed income, highlighting how carry, reinvestment demand and spread compression drove strong returns and helped A3 and Baa credits lead the market.
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Market Intelligence analyst Jeff Lipton notes that coupon selection is often a strategy decision, not a price preference, and explains why premium coupons can help mitigate adverse price moves while giving investors flexibility through higher ongoing tax-free income.
The market outlook is mixed, according to Barclays strategists.
For the first time since 2023, Georgia will bring its general obligation bonds to the municipal bond market, with a $1.57 billion competitive deal.
Squire Patton Boggs alum Sarah Vilms will advocate for large public power providers in D.C. at a time when the demand for electricity is skyrocketing.
Alexandria, Va. is moving forward with a $155 million plan to convert a former power plant into a 2.5 million square feet development by leveraging tax increment financing and bond sales.
J.P. Morgan is ranked second among underwriters, accounting for $27.182 billion in par on 200 deals year-to-date, according to LSEG.
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Blockchain-based tokenization could modernize muni market infrastructure by compressing settlement timelines, automating coupon and redemption workflows, and creating a shared, immutable ownership and compliance record.
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While fixed-spread tenders may be a novelty for tax-exempt bonds, they have been around for over 40 years for corporate bonds.
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With large language models parsing EMMA filings and investor relations sites, municipal issuers must modernize their disclosure so both humans and algorithms can accurately understand their credit story and avoid unintended red flags.
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Introducing The Bond Buyer's newest Muni Hall of Famers who will be honored at an awards dinner in Boston on Sept. 30, 2025.
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"I have been very fortunate to contribute to a fascinating sector of the financial industry that is full of ambiguous issues and data," said Tom Doe. "I am flattered to be included in the Hall of Fame, it is a wonderful capstone to my career."
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Over nearly 40 years, investment banker Diana Hoadley built a legacy of far-ranging vision and collaboration that left a trail of professional admirers.
"I love solving complicated problems faced by our local governmental clients," Leslie Bacon. "We come up with strategic solutions that have a real impact on our communities."
"The intersection between the public impact and the financial markets is unique and it brings a lot of good people to the same place. I really enjoy being a part of this community," Connor Benoit said.
Roosevelt & Cross president and executive director of public finance Elaine Brennan receives the 2025 Freda Johnson Award for the private sector.
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The longtime Federal Reserve chair served under four presidents and presided over the deregulatory and pro-market push of the 1990s and early 2000s that set the stage for the 2008 mortgage crisis.
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The lawmakers say their bills would establish safety standards for independent, third-party assessments of artificial intelligence systems and models.
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On the bright side, ridership and revenue were up 20% compared to last May.
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The port processed 840,165 twenty-foot equivalent units in May compared to 716,618 a year ago.
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Some shops have opted to build their own pricing systems, which provide customization and competitive advantages, although they carry hidden costs. Others have decided to buy to save time, upfront costs and get best built-in practices.
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ON-DEMAND VIDEOJosé Torres, senior economist at Interactive Brokers, breaks down the FOMC decision and Fed Chair Jerome Powell's press conference.
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ON-DEMAND VIDEOSean Snaith, Director of the Institute for Economic Forecasting at the University of Central Florida, will provide insight into the FOMC meeting.
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