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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The Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association has bolstered its team with the additions of Jennifer Jacoby, Matthew Grinney and Nick Key.
February 24 -
A bill to prevent tax-exempt financing of professional sports stadiums may become part of a larger tax bill, as further discussions to revive some muni provisions may begin this year.
February 23 -
Issuer groups have sent a letter to the Internal Revenue Service requesting remote hearings be made permanent in connection with the issuance of private activity bonds as many issuers still grapple with remote working and ongoing COVID-19 concerns.
February 16 -
The Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board’s request for information on environmental social and governance factors is beginning to collect responses from issuers and practitioners alike, revealing some of the market’s initial priorities.
February 4 -
Price has deep experience at the SEC, and Abonamah was once a top presence in the muni office.
February 1 -
The Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board voted to propose amendments to extend remote inspections until the end of this year, in addition to adjusting its fee model for the 2023 year.
January 28 -
The think tank seeks papers with a focus on research related to the impact of COVID-19 on public finance, innovations in funding infrastructure and threats posed by climate change.
January 27 -
Acting director for the SEC Office of Municipal Securities Ernesto Lanza spoke about issuer disclosure and Rule 15c2-12, the Commission’s relationship with the MSRB and its efforts improving market transparency.
January 24 -
Joe Biden's comments about splitting up Build Back Better into separate bills represents a new opportunity for muni advocates to push for the inclusion of key priorities.
January 20 -
The Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board has launched its“innovation sandbox” which intends to enhance the use of data already available through EMMA.
January 19
