MSRB

The MSRB's move to a one-minute reporting standard was questioned in a House hearing Tuesday in the context of regulation that could go too far.

Proposed rulemaking on the FDTA is expected in June, but clarity on what exactly it means for the muni market is years down the line.

The MSRB is warning investors that the redemption of Build America Bonds under an extraordinary redemption provision could result in losses, especially for those purchased at a premium.

In a move that kicks the can down the road at the very least, the Commission has begun a process that often results in outright rejection.

The board approved that step at its second quarter board meeting held this week.

The meeting was attended by trade organizations, MSRB board leadership, Finance Committee members and MSRB senior staff.

The Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board's April 17-18 meeting will center on the many rule amendments the regulator has on.

A new report by the MSRB showed that from 2018 to 2022, a substantial increase in trading activity and the number of pre-trade quotes has been responsible for better pricing.

The Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board brought four trade groups together to discuss the volatility and allocation of its fees under the now abandoned rate card model.

Dealer groups look forward to the upcoming meetings to discuss the future of Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board fees.

New MSRB Rule G-46 on the duties of solicitor municipal advisors goes into effect on March 1

The MSRB remains fully committed to its strategic goal of upholding public trust and looks forward to engaging with its stakeholders in the coming weeks.

The Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board's request for information on small firms has commenters divided over what rules should apply to small firms and how the board should go about instituting them.

The board has initiated a review of the annual rate card process.

Comments submitted to the SEC on the MSRB's amendments to Rule G-14 note how important exceptions for manual trades and limited trading activity are in the move to a one-minute reporting standard.

The MSRB requested information about the challenges facing small firms the firms have not held back in citing what they view as a difficult regulatory environment.

Speaking at the 2024 National Outlook Conference, MSRB chief executive officer noted the number of calls the MSRB has received since the suspension was announced.

The amendments add a new section to Rule G-12 to align with Exchange Act Rule 15c6-2.

The unexpected suspension raises immediate questions about transactions that have already occurred but have yet to close.

The proposed amendments, which help to establish a residential supervisory location to help dealers better adapt to a post-COVID world, were approved at the MSRB's quarterly board meeting.