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"We supported the approved rule change and are extremely disappointed that the MSRB is now proposing to halt the progress it had been making toward full and complete transparency in the municipal securities market," Dimensional Fund Advisors officials said in a letter.
July 14
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New York City lawmakers spent big on social services. But the budget still leaves the city exposed to cuts by the Trump administration and congressional GOP.
July 14
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Some local governments have begun formal assessments about whether electric services to their communities should be municipalized or whether their existing franchise agreements can be updated in their favor.
July 11
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The negative outlook affects about $1.1 billion in combined GO and lease revenue debt, according to Fitch.
July 11
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As long as the Oversight Board offers virtually nothing to many PREPA bondholders, the bankruptcy is likely to be tied up for years in litigation.
July 10
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"Municipal outperformance against taxable sectors has moved short-term ratios on or through their 252-day moving averages, while intermediate and long maturities are holding at or above average ranges," said Kim Olsan, senior fixed income portfolio manager at NewSquare Capital.
July 9
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Isaak Bond Investments has agreed to pay a $20,000 fine to settle allegations brought by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority.
July 9
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"I've always really enjoyed what I do," said Henry, who began doing legal work involving municipal securities in 1981.
July 9
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Without the increase U.S. Virgin Islands matching funds bonds would have defaulted in the next few years, some observers said.
July 8
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California local, state and federal officials blasted the Trump administration and congressional GOP for blocking supplemental recovery aid after the wildfires.
July 8
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The markets are waiting for the Federal Open Market Committee to make its next move.
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Moody's expects enplanements at the facility will remain below the low end of its former projections.
July 7
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The county commission said it hopes to regain Moody's ratings this fall.
July 3
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UST yields rose across the curve in response to the employment report with the two-year rising nearly 10 basis points while municipals largely ignored the moves and ratios fell as a result.
July 3
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"If you are seeking the services of a municipal advisor, it would be helpful to use the term municipal advisor in your RFP/Qs," said Sanchez, director of the SEC's Office of Municipal Securities.
July 3
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A year after raising its ratings to investment grade, Moody's Ratings upgraded Detroit's issuer and general obligation bond ratings again, to Baa1.
July 3
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Chicago had a $161 million deficit in fiscal year 2024, according to the annual comprehensive financial report the city released on Monday.
July 1
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"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.
July 1
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Questions over what to disclose in the bond document's risk section has concerned issuers for years, through issues like the pandemic to climate change, and now potential federal funding cuts.
July 1
