Sarah Wynn

Merritt Research Services highlights "unsung disclosure heroes" while reporting little change in most issuers' sluggish pace at releasing audited financials.

The bill comes days before the Biden administration will reveal its infrastructure plan. Sources have said municipal bond provisions are likely to be included in an infrastructure package.

The National Federation of Municipal Analysts said its white paper is a disclosure template for future events such as large-scale tropical storms and wildfires.

The Securities and Exchange Commission previously charged one of the seven, an unregistered investment adviser, with similar allegations.

Buttigieg's support of PAB financing comes days before the Biden administration plans to unveil its infrastructure proposal.

Senate and House committees are gearing up water infrastructure bills on a bipartisan basis.

States and local governments will soon get guidance on how they can spend $350 billion in funds from the last round of coronavirus relief.

Republican opposition to tax increases supporting an infrastructure bill may hamper the advancement of hoped-for muni tax provisions.

The Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board is requesting comment on requiring more written disclosure from solicitor municipal advisors, which make up just 19% of all MA firms.

The legislation is likely to end up as part of a larger infrastructure bill.

The pair of unregistered brokers will pay over $2 million in civil penalties.

In two municipal bond transactions, Aegis Capital Corp. sold to its customers at prices that were 40% higher than the market rate.

Bank holdings of municipal bonds increased by 9% in 2020 compared to 2019, according to a new Federal Reserve report.

The Securities and Exchange Commission has increased its focus on climate change disclosure in the corporate market.

A consildated effort is needed for better transparency of pricing in the municipal market, especially for retail investors.

The creation of the Municipal Liquidity Facility helped not only eligible entities but also those left out of using the program.

Among over 1,200 dealers registered with the MSRB, 21 firms are bank dealers who would be impacted by the change.

Trade volume increased by just 4% compared to 2019 following a volatile year for munis.

Reinstating certain municipal bond provisions would make way for more infrastructure investment.

The use of alternative trading systems is growing, accounting for 21% of all trades in 2020.