Financial regulations

Capital Finance Director David Erdman emphasizes that the Wisconsin's bills and debt service will be paid even if the state budget is late.

It's a critical moment in the municipal bond market, and participants need to embrace change with a stronger voice in Washington and beyond.

Former Macon-Bibb County Manager Dale Walker agreed to settle charges he gave an advantage to an investment adviser the SEC said he was pursuing romantically.

A bill to let money market mutual funds use a stable net asset value is back on the table with the support of muni issuers.

Bond lawyers pushed for information from the SEC's top muni official Thursday.

Some issuers were concerned about precedents they would be setting and questions underwriters could have regarding compliance with the amended rule.

The new guidance cleared up social media advertising restrictions and interactive content.

The groups plan to address advertising, defining duties for non-solicitor muni advisors and test prepping during the program.

An SEC muni office official discussed 15c2-12 and more on Tuesday.

Issuers are still seeking clarity on new SEC rules as a Feb. 27 deadline approaches.

The regulator clarified that dealers need not post bid-wanteds on multiple alternative trading systems.

With Rule 15c2-12 amendments taking effect at the end of February, issuers expressed confusion about their impact on continuing disclosure responsibilities.

The MSRB plans to file for a new effective date for new advertising requirements as soon as the government reopens.

The Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board will begin preliminary conversations about SEC Chair Jay Clayton's disclosure comments.

The MSRB is hoping to help the market comply with the soon-to be-effective disclosure rule amendments.

The government shutdown limits the SEC's ability to answer issuers' questions on continuing disclosure requirements that take effect Feb. 27.

Analyst Marc Joffe says bulk downloading should be free on EMMA.

The MSRB got a green light for tighter reporting rules for dealers as the regulator starts to monitor the municipal fund securities market.

Richard Li, a public debt specialist for the city of Milwaukee, said too much cybersecurity disclosure can become a road map for hackers.

Members of the Securities and Exchange Commission on Thursday addressed confusion among issuers, broker-dealers and investors regarding disclosure.