Jack Casey

Four firms paid a combined $102,500 to settle FINRA charges related to violations of MSRB gift and reporting rules.

Dwayne Edwards and 11 companies have agreed to a judgment in a case with ties to Christopher Brogdon.

The Treasury Department is echoing state and local groups, saying some munis should be considered HQLA.

The Financial CHOICE Act, which the House passed Thursday, would have some direct effects on munis.

Former broker Deborah Kelley will pay $188,000 as part of her sentence after pleading guilty to taking part in a pay-to-play scheme involving New York pension fund business.

Christopher St. Lawrence is arguing that errors during his case should allow him an acquittal or new trial.

Analysts see discrepancies in the quality of disclosure across different sectors of the market.

The MSRB's addition of an exception to its proposal requiring CUSIPs was spurred by market comments.

Kent Hiteshew will leave as director of Treasury's Office of State and Local Finance at the end of the week.

The MSRB has filed a series of changes to its rule on customer account transfers.

The House is scheduled to vote on a slightly modified version of the controversial CHOICE Act during the week of June 5.

Fidelity Brokerage Services and Frazier Lanier are to pay $80K to settle FINRA muni charges.

Groups and companies representing bankers and investors are asking the SEC to further tailor its event disclosure proposal.

Lawyers on a panel said issuers should focus on good policies and procedures as well as SEC enforcement trends.

Two financial advisors have submitted a plan that could give the federal government $1 trillion for infrastructure development.

A federal jury found Christopher St. Lawrence, the former town supervisor of Ramapo, N.Y., guilty of criminal fraud.

The GFOA will continue its efforts to narrow the SEC's events notice proposal in the wake of its letter on the topic.

Issuers and others suggested market participants come together to narrow the SEC's proposal on disclosing alternative debts.

Analysts said investors' willingness to lend to Puerto Rico and other troubled entities may be ratcheting up risks for the muni market.

Panelists are concerned some issuers may enter into bank loan agreements that can hurt their finances.