Connor Hussey is a reporter for the Bond Buyer. Before settling on municipal securities, he covered many facets of the finance industry, including private equity for Private Equity International and Private
Funds CFO, as well as tax for the International Tax Review and financial law for the International Financial Law Review. He has a B.A. in Economics and English Literature from the University of Maine.
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In FY 2025, the Securities and Exchange Commission's Examination Division will be closely monitoring for compliance with MSRB Rule G-42 on the core standards of municipal advisors, in addition to enforcing the T+1 settlement cycle.
October 22 -
The longtime public finance stalwart, known for building out S&P's public finance practice and working on virtually every big public finance project of the past forty or so years, has passed away at 89.
October 18 -
The city faces no monetary penalty or monitorship in the final judgment in what those involved are calling an unprecedented move for SEC litigation.
October 17 -
The Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board will hold its first meeting of fiscal 2025 on October 23 and 24, under its new chair, Warren "Bo" Daniels.
October 17 -
The Hampton County School District in Varnville, South Carolina has won its dispute over the tax-exempt status of Series 2010 general obligation bonds.
October 16 -
The board has requested comment on additional disclosures that state and local governments would need to provide in financial statements but faces a long timeline for implementation.
October 15 -
Data from the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board indicates that trade volume may stay high after a consistent third quarter.
October 10 -
The SEC has charged Thrivent Investment Management for failing to comply with Regulation Best Interest's care and compliance obligation in connection with recommendations to retail investors in 529 Savings Plans.
October 3 -
The board kicks off the new fiscal year with a new budget, a 2.9% increase from the prior year.
October 2 -
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California entered a final judgment against Matthias O'Meara and Choice Advisors, fining them $312,572 and $187,337, respectively.
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