It could signal the issuer did not get the best price during a negotiated deal, officials said.
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Former WMATA CFO Yetunde Olumide has joined the MSRB as its chief financial officer.
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"Compliance should never feel like a game of gotcha," SEC Chairman Paul Atkins said.
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Native American Tribes are culling through new rules from the U.S. Treasury Department that could boost economic development.
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In this third of a three-part 2026 municipal bond outlook series, Market Intelligence analyst Jeff Lipton explains how another year of heavy supply, surging ETF and SMA assets, climate and cyber risk, and growing use of bond insurance will drive muni market structure and strategy for both sell-side and buy-side stakeholders.
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Market Intelligence analyst Jeff Lipton, in the second installment of his three-part 2026 outlook series, maps out quality-centric portfolio shifts, barbell and long-end strategies, and sector tilts across hospitals, higher education and housing as record supply and net inflows drive the muni market.
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In the first of his three-part 2026 municipal outlook series, Market Intelligence analyst Jeff Lipton forecasts for sub-5% returns, continued demand, possibly more curve steepening as the Fed eases slowly, the economy skirts recession, and AI, tariffs and midterm politics potentially reshaping risks across public finance sectors.
This would be the state's first bond issuance since 2023.
The bill was introduced by a state senator whose district includes a county that is struggling to roll over a privately placed tax anticipation note.
The heads of the southern California ports recounted 2025's wins and losses during separate State of the Port speeches this month.
A letter outlining the industry's priorities marks the PFN's first official act under a new nonprofit status.
Smith has more than 26 years of experience advising on municipal financings.
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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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Serving on MSRB's Board of Directors over the past four years has been a privilege and an honor.
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Issuers routinely refund 5% bonds in year 10, and the resulting savings can be significant. It is notable that although refunding is typically associated with declining interest rates, 5% bonds are refunded even if rates rise.
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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 deal will come to market despite the troubles of some other student housing bonds in Florida.
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Nederland plans to sell bonds backed solely with revenue generated by the Eldora Mountain Resort, which it plans to buy and improve with the proceeds.
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New York Gov. Kathy Hochul wants to keep funding level as the state loses financial support from the federal government and Trump administration.
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"I was disappointed that it didn't go further," said Peg Henry, who launched a municipal securities legal consulting and expert witness services business last year.
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Moody's cited the enterprise's exceptional cash position and strong debt service coverage.
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