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New year, new National Federation of Municipal Analysts chair, vice chair, treasurer and secretary.

So-called prearranged trading has the potential to do harm to the muni market and land broker-dealer firms in trouble, according to new MSRB draft guidance.

The House approved rules changes Thursday that include restoration of the so-called Gephardt rule that links passage of the annual budget resolution to a debt ceiling increase.

Only five priorities remain on the Treasury and IRS work plan in 2019 for the municipal bond market.

The Federal Register publication of the finalized PAB regulation takes effect April 1, but part of it can be implemented by issuers immediately.

In its 28-page financial report released Wednesday, the board reported that its net assets increased by over $4.3 million.

How the Bond Buyer covered the disasters and challenges of 2018.

Rep. Richard Neal, D-Mass., has pledged to ask mayors, governors and other municipal market advocates to testify at hearings early in 2019.

A Jan. 22 hearing has been set at which time a judge may order Dwayne Edwards to disgorge $766,850 plus interest and pay civil penalties.

The SEC has signaled a focus on pay-to-play and disclosure fraud.

Ex-Morgan Stanley broker Ami Forte made national headlines after allegedly violating multiple municipal securities and other rules, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority found.

Muni regulators are expected to slow the pace of new rulemaking and focus on enforcement in 2019, with an emphasis on continuing disclosure.

Muni market professionals would welcome a long-term transportation bill, and some believe the new year offers a window.

The SEC announced the settlement with former UBS broker Chris Rosenthal, the biggest yet from its ongoing flipping investigation.

The anticipated Series 54 Test outline was released Thursday afternoon and municipal advisors can now start prepping.

Funding levels for grant programs won't be set until next year.

A new year will mean new advertising rules and testing requirements for municipal advisors.

The tax fix is being lost in the rush by Congress to enact a temporary spending measure to keep the government operating through Feb. 8.

The Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board is establishing a formal Academic Program as part of its mission to support academic and other researchers.

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