
Sarah Wynn covers securities and infrastructure for the Washington bureau.
Sarah Wynn covers securities and infrastructure for the Washington bureau.
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.