SIFMA

The Chicago-based firm adds to the dealer group's voice as it pushes for muni policy measures that have been stalled for years.

Some stakeholders say the CUSIP requirement for MAs is needed, while other say it is burdensome.

Municipal market participants are increasingly skeptical that an infrastructure bill will pass this year.

Longtime muni lobbyist Michael Decker will now have a working relationship with Bond Dealers of America.

The groups believe the MSRB cast too wide a net to non-syndicate dealers in its January draft guidance.

All four industry groups that submitted comments on the proposed rule requested a continuation of the practice that allows remarketing reissuances at a premium.

Michael Decker has been managing director and co-head of municipal securities at SIFMA since October 2009.

Rules governing financial advisory relationships and CUSIP numbers are under scrutiny.

Dealers want to change some of the language in the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board Rule G-17 interpretive guidance.

The government shutdown limits the SEC's ability to answer issuers' questions on continuing disclosure requirements that take effect Feb. 27.