SEC

Capital Market Advisors responded to the Securities and Exchange Commission's claims that the charges are inconsistent or in excess of those imposed by the applicable laws.

The Securities and Exchange Commission has approved the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board's proposed changes to Rule G-34 on CUSIP applications, removing the requirement for municipal advisors to file new issue applications in one business day, among other changes.

Brandon Comer and Comer Capital Group have responded to the SEC's argument against summary judgment, claiming the Commission has not provided sufficient evidence.

After thirty years at the Commission, Lori Price will begin as director for the Office of Credit Ratings Aug. 14

The SEC is opposing municipal advisor Brandon Comer's request for a summary judgment in a case, where the Commission alleged Comer breached his fiduciary duty.

The office is aiming to beef up its analytical power with the new hire.

Lanza said the "time was right" to return to the private sector.

Disclosure around ESG-related risk factors to credit as well as for ESG-labeled bonds remains a mixed landscape that reflects the heterogenous nature of the muni market itself.

Most municipal securities trades are reported to the MSRB well under the current 15-minute rule, and it's unclear how a one-minute mandate would "benefit investors or increase transparency," the ASA said.

It's the third time this month that the SEC has announced charges against city officials for disclosure-related violations.