Financial advisors in the municipal bond market accounted for $159.85 billion so far in 2020, more than the $138.61 billion in the first six months of 2019. There was only one change in the top five year-over-year.

By hiring Silvia Shin, Ballard Spahr became Delaware's appointed bond counsel.
"We are entering a period during the summer months in which demand historically outweighs very limited supply, resulting in a supportive performance environment but more limited investment opportunities," said J. Robert Lind of Lind Capital Partners.
Chicago had a $161 million deficit in fiscal year 2024, according to the annual comprehensive financial report the city released on Monday.
The megabill now heads to the House, where Speaker Mike Johnson said a vote could come as soon as Wednesday.
Reduced ridership, political backlash, and zero-fare agencies are challenging transit system finances.
"I think your first question to them should be 'Are you from the future?,'" the deputy director of the SEC's Office of Municipal Securities said.