NABL

Despite his pessimism about legislation, Mayor Steve Benjamin was upbeat about the effort by himself and other advocates of the municipal bond industry to get out their message.

A new legal bulletin was requested by SEC Chair Jay Clayton after he observed lawyers noting that some platforms put financial disclosure under more scrutiny.

At a bond lawyer conference, lawyers said they've seen increased interest in self-reporting.

Internal Revenue Service enforcement officials told NABL workshop attendees the service is hiring five new revenue agents, up from the current 20, and two additional tax law specialists.

Rich Moore takes over the top spot at NABL during the first day of a three-day annual conference in Chicago.

The evolution of muni advocacy has been in progression for years, though it was further galvanized by the shock and dismay at the 2017 tax reform.

Her announcement comes at a time of scrutiny from lawmakers and the SEC.

GFOA is putting together a working group to address concerns about continuing disclosure in the municipal market, a topic increasingly discussed among stakeholders.

In a Friday letter, NABL has only four suggestions for the IRS 2020 priority guidance plan on regulatory issues involving the tax-exempt bond industry, half as many as it did a year ago.

National Association of Bond Lawyers President Dee Wisor and President-elect Rich Moore discuss infrastructure, regulation, tax law and the group's educational efforts. Kyle Glazier hosts.