Kelley R. Taylor is a reporter for The Bond Buyer. Previously, Kelley covered developments in tax, law, and education for Tax Notes Today, School Library Journal, and Ernst & Young. She holds a B.A. in psychology from the College of William and Mary and a J.D. from George Mason University’s Antonin Scalia Law School.
Sponsors of the Supporting American with Lower Taxes Act see it as a potential compromise on the contentious state and local tax deduction cap issue.
SIFMA had argued that the SEC's temporary exemption order for municipal advisors was arbitrary and capricious.
Some public finance, racial justice, and congressional advocates say baby bonds are needed like never before to combat wealth inequality.
Market participants are wary that regulators may muddle ESG risk disclosure guidance with guidance regarding labeled bonds.
The 70-page report homed in on some muni-specific risks uncovered during examinations.
FINRA found that Michael Mancinelli improperly exercised discretion and caused his firm to have inaccurate books and records.
The defendants believe the charges are lacking on numerous levels while the SEC argued that fee-splitting is a clear and known rule violation.
The organization sought to increase representation of underrepresented minorities and women on its municipal market advisory groups.
Unprecedented federal funding and community engagement on multiple levels are the keys to achieving digital equity and inclusion.
The transition away from Libor presents challenges for small issuers with fewer resources to evaluate legacy contracts.