Legal
Joe Saverino, a partner at Chapman and Cutler

Bond lawyers, municipalities, and transportation officials are moving towards greater use of public private partnerships for infrastructure projects bogged down by capital constraints and high risk.

Community Standouts
New Issuance

As the war in Iran drags on, fears of inflation and higher oil prices are driving up yields, according to Schwab's Cooper Howard.

As the war in Iran drags on, fears of inflation and higher oil prices are driving up yields, according to Schwab's Cooper Howard.

Anatomy of a Deal
Mike Scarchilli
From the Editor

Nominations are now open for the 18th Bond Buyer Deal of the Year awards. Please note that this year’s program will feature several new categories. Applications close September 30.

Andrew Kalotay says taxpayers would have come out half a billion ahead had the issuer waited out the call date instead of refunding their exempt bonds with taxable paper for 14 transactions between 2018 and 2020.
MuniThink

Issuers routinely refund 5% bonds in year 10, and the resulting savings can be significant. It is notable that although refunding is typically associated with declining interest rates, 5% bonds are refunded even if rates rise.

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