Mike Scarchilli has been with The Bond Buyer since 2005, serving at the helm as Editor in Chief since 2013. Scarchilli was previously Managing Editor, responsible for the day-to-day operations of the brand’s web site and newspaper. Before becoming an editor, Scarchilli was The Bond Buyer’s senior market correspondent, covering the cross-market fallout from the subprime debt crisis, and earlier was a regional reporter covering issuers in the Northeast. He holds a bachelor's in journalism from New York University.
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Analyst and market strategist Jeff Lipton joins the team to deliver clarity and thoughtful guidance to a market witnessing evolving complexities — connecting policy moves, credit shifts and investment behavior to help our readers navigate what comes next.
October 28 -
For the 24th year, The Bond Buyer editorial board will identify and recognize the year's most outstanding municipal finance transactions. The final deadline for nominations is Friday, October 17.
September 19 -
The Bond Buyer will honor a fourth class of inductees into its Hall of Fame of municipal finance, alongside its 10th annual class of Rising Stars, at the close of its Infrastructure event in Boston on Sept. 30.
April 30 -
Nominations for the 10 regional and other categorical honors, all of whom will be finalists for the national Deal of the Year award, are due by Friday, October 11.
September 18 -
The Hall of Fame initiative celebrates individuals whose careers have left an indelible mark, while the Rising Stars program recognizes the muni finance leaders of tomorrow. Nominations for the 2024 classes will be accepted until Friday, May 31. This will be the final deadline.
April 16 -
The 10 regional and categorical winners, all of whom will be finalists for the national Deal of the Year award, will be announced the week of November 13.
September 21 -
Our friend and colleague Yvette Shields will be among those posthumously inducted into The Bond Buyer Hall of Fame. Here are some thoughts about how and why we came to this decision.
August 9 -
The Hall of Fame initiative celebrates individuals whose careers have left an indelible mark, while the Rising Stars program recognizes the muni finance leaders of tomorrow. The 2023 classes will be revealed the week of August 7.
March 20 -
Nominations are live for the 21st Bond Buyer Deal of the Year and Freda Johnson awards. The application deadlines are Friday, October 7.
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The Bond Buyer’s Rising Stars program’s return for a seventh year will include the inaugural inductions into The Bond Buyer Hall of Fame at an awards ceremony at the close of The Bond Buyer’s Infrastructure event November 15.
July 11 - We discuss the growth in the market for bonds designed to make an environmental or social impact – and the surprisingly sparse requirements for its participants. Peter Keating with guests Emily Brock (Government Finance Officers Association) and Jennifer Brooks (Ballard Spahr).Sponsored by Assured Guaranty
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This podcast is part of The Bond Buyer’s multi-platform series on the future of infrastructure: Build What Better?
December 14 - Three kinds of new projects that could benefit from the new infrastructure law – and how state and local officials can leverage its $550-billion bounty to maximum effect. Peter Keating with guests Joung Lee (AASHTO), Erik Olson (NRDC), and Peter Rogoff (Sound Transit).Sponsored by Assured Guaranty
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Nominations are live for the 20th Bond Buyer Deal of the Year and the Freda Johnson awards. The application deadline is Tuesday, October 12.
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Nominations remain live for the 19th Bond Buyer Deal of the Year awards. The application deadline has been extended until October 9.
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Nominations are now open for the 18th Bond Buyer Deal of the Year awards. Please note that this year’s program will feature several new categories. Applications close September 30.
September 9 -
Submissions are now open for the Bond Buyer’s fourth class of Rising Stars, an honor which showcases the brightest young minds in the municipal bond industry.
June 24 -
The Bond Buyer will be rolling out some changes to how we cover and communicate with the professionals and the leaders who work in and around municipal finance.
March 19 -
The Bond Buyer is proud to kick off the third-annual Rising Stars program, showcasing the brightest young minds in the municipal bond industry. Click to learn how to nominate an emerging leader in muni finance.
July 17 -
The San Diego Unified School District won The Bond Buyer's 15th annual Deal of the Year award for its $471 million sale which smashed the template for local general obligation bonds in California.
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