Frank Gargano

The tax exemption has been in place for more than 110 years, but Republicans say its removal is vital for prolonging many parts of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.

The short-lived federal funding freeze from President Donald Trump and jeopardy of tax-exempt status are just the latest issues plaguing the muni bond industry.

Sycamore Advisors adds two quantitative experts, PFM boosts its workforce consulting team and more talent shifts in December.

Lawsuits surrounding everything from unethical sponsorships to the sale of refunding bonds swept across markets last year, creating a municipal battleground.

Pressing issues like the shifts in banking teams at various firms following Citi's exit from the business to major ratings changes make the ranking.

President-elect Donald Trump's return to the White House promises sweeping tax changes that could impact the aspects of the tax-exempt bond market.

Pressing issues include market reactions to a second Trump administration, increased oversight from the Securities and Exchange Commission and more.

October's roundup of pressing items in the bond markets includes a spate of lawsuits involving municipal bonds, issuers weighing in on the Financial Data Transparency Act and more.

September's bond market news: The Securities and Exchange Commission fines advisors $1.3 million, Trump promotes a U.S. sovereign wealth fund, and more key developments.

With the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board's new amendments to Rule G-27 and the future of the tax-exempt status afforded to municipal bonds in the balance, there are many noteworthy policy developments.