MSRB

Dealers say increased focus on systemic pennying has decreased its activity, while others aren't so sure.

The reduction would be the largest the MSRB has done, substantially more than a previous one which caused a loss of $5.2 million.

This will be MSRB’s first board meeting of the calendar year.

A handful of government representatives will give advice on 529 plans in the MSRB's Municipal Fund Securities Advisory group.

Dealers said the pandemic has highlighted the challenges of outdated rules and the need to modernize them.

John Hallacy, founder of John Hallacy Consulting LLC, talks about the most important opportunities and challenges the municipal bond market will face in 2021. He gives his estimate on where muni volume may be headed, discusses the possibility of a federal infrastructure program and talks about what to expect under a Biden Administration. Chip Barnett hosts. (Recorded Dec. 22; 22 minutes)

The MSRB is planning to overhaul existing rules in 2021, while stakeholders will lobby the SEC for and against reviving a registration exemption for muni advisors.

Washington Bureau Chief Kyle Glazier discusses what is in store for munis in 2021, how the SEC and MSRB will function under a Biden administration and what Janet Yellen in the Treasury seat might mean. (12 minutes)

This is the first time in four years the self-regulatory agency is asking for input on its strategic goals.

Difficulty tracking securities means a harder time for investors to understand their credit risk during the pandemic.

The broker did not disclose conflicts of interest and altered documents, FINRA found.

Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board CEO Mark Kim talks about his priorities after recently being named CEO in October, changes to its reduced board size and transparency of the board. Sarah Wynn hosts. (34 minutes)

The Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board consolidated a few positions, eliminating its chief compliance officer role and promoting its CFO.

The MSRB is looking specifically for issuers and non-dealer municipal advisors.

The SEC's Rebecca Olsen said in 2021, the regulator plans to explore ways to get more comment on financial disclosure recommendations.

The MSRB also said it was looking for volunteers for two advisory groups.

Record new issuance in 2020 in the face of dealing with shutdowns, diminishing tax revenues and political unrest shows how resilient the industry is.

The board, at the first quarterly board meeting of its 2021 fiscal year, also voted to split its existing Nominating and Governance Committee into two.

The Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board's new CEO plans to improve the quality of data on its site.

Groups said regulation would not be helpful in encouraging more disclosure.