Sarah Wynn

Buy side analysts are skeptical about broker-dealer concerns that the order could greatly expand the private placement market.

The board will, among other things, review comments on a proposed order that would allow municipal advisors to participate in some private placement activities.

The Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association survey indicates low interest rates will keep the environment for issuing debt favorable.

The Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board's assets dropped by $8.5 million.

An SEC advisory committee recommended allowing investment advisers affiliated with broker-dealers to offer and sell negotiated new issue muni bonds during the order period that the dealer also participates in.

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority released its annual Risk Monitoring and Examinations Priorities letter Thursday.

Dealer groups want the SEC to examine broker-dealers and municipal advisors equally.

Some smaller firms are deciding to qualify more than half of their municipal advisor principals as a sort of backup plan.

The Securities and Exchange Commission plans to focus on protecting Main Street investors in municipal bonds.

The investigation appears to be linked to the supervision of Deborah Kelley, a broker who was convicted and sanctioned for bribing a state pension fund officer.

As surface transportation funding is set to expire later in 2020, a new reauthorization could help push muni bond initiatives next year.

Events at the SEC are likely to create a number of important MSRB rule changes in the coming year.

In response to the SEC's complaint, the former chief business officer of a California school district said he acted in good faith.

The Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board will require more data starting Nov. 30, 2020.

Executive search firm Spencer Stuart has been calling industry leaders asking for feedback on the organization.

Issuers, bond lawyers, and analysts have all raised complaints about the proposed addition to EMMA.

Forecasters predict the Washington D.C. area population will grow by more than a million people by 2045.

The proposal would impact the private placement business and may require amendments of MSRB rules.

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority found D.A. Davidson & Co. provided inaccurate pricing in issue price certificates.

In a recent Moody's report, analysts said states would be able to weather a moderate recession due to healthy reserves.