It is feasible that not all COVID-19 filings are or will be material but one may want to err on the side of caution in this regard.

It is the underlying economy and demographics that drive tax revenues, budget needs, policy decisions, and capital needs/debt issuance of governments. Economic data is objective and updated often which can be critical in times like these.

By trading electronically — the international standard — and providing regulatory reporting support as a result, the firm said it broadens the ability for foreign investors to buy munis.

Banks, asset managers, and other financial institutions need liquidity. This has created an unprecedented buying opportunity, with yields not seen since the financial crisis and then only seen for a short period of time.

In the best of times, pricing municipal bonds is not so simple. In times of volatility, the challenge is magnified.

This low rate/tight credit spread environment forces investment managers to continuously hunt for paths toward unlocking after-tax yields.

A number of fintech firms are creating blockchain-based solutions that are able to deliver capabilities to savvy issuers, investors, and investment banks. Munis could be next.

Look for an expanded buyer base, including an international focus, as a new decade in munis dawns

As interest in climate change and its impact on munis have both skyrocketed, data and research providers hope to move the needle further on those issues for the muni investment world.

A closer examination of what’s really being offered by open symbology initiatives reveals some deep flaws in that pitch.