Special Program Root Tag

Jonathan Ballan, Partner, Harris Beach PLLC; Elizabeth Fine, Counsel to the Governor, New York State Executive Chamber; RuthAnne Visnauskas, Commissioner and CEO, New York State Homes and Community Renewal

As statistics continuously show that a diverse workforce has better outcomes, the discussion will center on what has been done thus far and what else needs to be done to diversify the workforce in the muni sector.

Electronic trading and AI are expected to play a more prominent role in the muni market in the next five years and beyond. The municipal market is ripe for growth in these areas and our panelists will discuss how participants can integrate technology to help create a more efficient marketplace.

In light of the inflationary pressures and continuous shortage of skilled workers, how have governments and localities fared when it comes to updating, finishing, and starting new infrastructure projects?

As demand for and pushback against ESG grows in the municipal space, participants will discuss the risks and opportunities surrounding ESG for both investors and issuers.

"I think ESG is here to stay in our market. I think it's a natural fit with the types of infrastructure that our market finances," said MSRB CEO Mark Kim.

The Securities and Exchange Commission's examination priorities for the year include big ticket items like Regulation Best Interest.

A panel of experts at The Bond Buyer's National Outlook Conference discussed the opportunities surrounding ESG for both investors and issuers.

Open data standards will help Flint "tell its story" and benchmark itself against other cities, said CFO Robert Widigan.

Rising interest rates, market volatility and the loss of business and revenue top the public finance industry's concerns for 2023.

A panel discussion hosted by the Volcker Alliance explored the future of American cities

"The overall tone of the budget is one of prudency, which is correct during this current period where federal pandemic aid is winding down and there are questions about whether we enter into a recession," said Howard Cure of Evercore Wealth Management.

Significantly fewer households expected to be in worse shape in the coming year than was the case last summer, according to a December survey. The results are a positive sign for banks at the start of earnings season.

Because I-75 is a key freight corridor from Florida to Canada, impacts from traffic congestion affect commercial and commuter traffic up and down the East Coast.

After a slow start, the Federal Reserve got its efforts to combat runaway inflation up to speed quickly, implementing tightening monetary policy at the fastest rate seen in decades. Here's a hike by hike breakdown.

The increasing number and frequency of cyber attacks against municipalities is a cause for credit concern, S&P Global Ratings says.

Branding experts argue against ditching ESG. Instead, they say, the finance industry needs to better explain what ESG is.

Many believe the Federal Reserve will slow down rate increases beginning in December.. Steve Friedman, senior macroeconomist at MacKay Shields, will join us the day after the meeting to discuss what was done and what he expects in the future.

John Dillon, director of finance and risk management for the San Diego Couty Regional Airport Authority, accepts the Far West Deal of the Year award.

Allison Swisher, director of public utilities for the city of Joliet, Illinois, accepts the Midwest Deal of the Year.