Podcasts

Tom Kozlik from Hilltop Securities explores the effects of Washington variables such as political risk on states and localities. He also discusses rating agencies and muni disclosure. Paul Burton hosts.

Michael Rowan, CFA, managing director of global public, project and infrastructure finance at Moody’s Investors Service, talks about how COVID-19 is affecting the rating process. John Hallacy hosts.

Rachael Fauss of Reinvent Albany explores cash-flow remedies for the mass transit system amid the COVID-19 pandemic, including the Federal Reserve possibly buying MTA bonds. Other topics include data transparency. Paul Burton hosts.

Christopher Philips, CFA, head of Vanguard Institutional Advisory Services, discusses the importance of asset allocation during uncertain times as the coronavirus hits investors’ portfolios. He talks about looking at the fundamentals while distancing from the day-to-day value fluctuations. John Hallacy hosts this podcast, which was recorded March 20.

Lee Igel, a professor at New York University's Tisch Institute for Global Sport, examines the ripple-effect economic impact, tangible and psychological, of sports cancellations due to the coronavirus. Paul Burton hosts.

Unprecedented historic times require use of all collective knowledge. Van Hesser, chief strategist, and William Cox, senior managing director of corporate and government ratings at Kroll, maintain the mission of a rating agency does not change at times like this. However, there is a continuous effort to raise the bar on all they do. John Hallacy hosts.

Nicole Gelinas from the Manhattan Institute discusses the economic blows to New York City and the MTA from the pandemic, and options available. Paul Burton hosts the program, recorded one week ago.

With outflows occurring, Eric Kazatsky, muni strategist at Bloomberg Intelligence, maintains that muni appetite will vary directly with the credit hits that will be sustained in this environment. In some ways, he sees a return to pricing for the risk and the fundamentals. Taxable munis and ESG bonds will continue to gain in popularity. The future depends on the level of fiscal support in order to emerge from the crisis. John Hallacy hosts. Taped two weeks ago

Chris Brigati, managing director of Advisors Asset Management talks about approaching the market with strategies in mind, but adapting to the realities of today. He shares concerns over liquidity and the challenges for cautious investors. The session was recorded two weeks ago. John Hallacy hosts.

Gerrard Bushell, executive chair of the New Terminal One Development Project at John F. Kennedy International Airport, discusses how the $7 billion public-private partnership is progressing under the leadership of New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo. Hosted by Andrew Coen.