Sarah Wynn

At the National Federation of Municipal Analysts annual conference, panelists discussed the “elephant in the room” — myths about issuer disclosure.

Mary Francoeur of PFM Financial Advisors passed out the awards during the annual NFMA conference in Charleston, South Carolina.

In a letter sent to the SEC and the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board late last week, the group said lapses in issuer financial disclosures are unacceptable.

The Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association said to manually input the data would require more time and staff.

While groups were encouraged to see a bipartisan meeting with Trump, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, some fear munis could be hurt in the compromise.

Numbers showed 167 submissions for Rule 15c2-12's Event 15.

The new amendments to be filed to the Securities and Exchange Commission will give disclosure responsibility to the lead underwriter, meaning less duplicative disclosure for issuers.

Lower gas prices, remote working, easy driving and new competition from ride-share companies are taking slices of the pie.

The MSRB said Rule G-29 doesn't make sense anymore since the rulebook can be accessed online.

The Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board is making its MuniEdPro free for all market participants.

On deck for the meeting scheduled for next week, the MSRB's Board of Directors will discuss pennying, upcoming EMMA enhancements and financial disclosure timeliness by issuers.

The SEC’s Technology and Electronic Trading Subcommittee meets on pennying.

Bankers, lobbyists, issuers and lawyers aren't necessarily optimistic on an infrastructure bill passing this year.

Among the beneficiaries is a bond-financed bus line in Portland, Oregon.

The MSRB's first podcast will focus on yield curves.

The groundings of Boeing 737 MAX 8 and tariffs with China could have an impact on revenue growth among ports and airports.

With a trillion dollar infrastructure deficit looming and a bill not yet on the table, many are wondering how pension funds could help.

The SEC now has a stronger card to play when pursuing an enforcement case, lawyers said.

Former college official Keith Borge was charged Thursday with defrauding municipal securities investors and concealing the school’s crumbling finances.

Presidential candidate Sen. Amy Klobuchar rolled out her trillion dollar infrastructure plan, supporting Move America and Build America bonds.