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The pandemic exposed weaknesses in the old ways of doing things, he said during a virtual Citizens Budget Commission awards presentation in New York.

Challenges abound in meeting the needs of both investors and issuers in incorporating environmental, social and governance factors into the municipal market. Jasper Cox, Fixed Income Analyst at the PRI, Principles for Responsible Investment, gives insights into how the market can adapt. Lynne Funk hosts. (23 minutes)

Despite BLM, #MeToo and other movements for equality and justice, employers don't understand enough about the impact of neglecting DEI on company health.

The pandemic is changing the game for performance management. It's time to evolve the financial services model.

The 2021 Rising Stars discuss their work, hobbies, interests, and their thoughts about the future of the public finance sector. We also link to all the profiles, in case you missed them.

Hopes that the pandemic has been curbed have dimmed as infections and hospitalizations are on the rise again due to the introduction of the extremely dangerous Delta strain. For some companies, this has disrupted their plans to bring remote employees back to their offices or institute a "hybrid" arrangement.

Even while he was graduating from law school, Charles Stavitski envisioned a career in public finance.

A strong worth ethic, leadership, personality and selflessness are among the qualities that make Casey a "foundational employee at PNC."

Svetlana Olchevski is an integral part of Prince William County’s municipal finance team. Although she’s been working in municipal finance only about a year, Svetlana has grasped the many details and regulations of the industry, which have been compounded by the challenges brought on by COVID-19.

David plays a key role in the modernization of an important aspect of the market: real-time yield curves, the first of which was the ICE Muni Yield Curve, which has been a core component of the firm's evaluated pricing process.

Kimberly advises cities, counties and special-purpose districts as they structure financings for their capital and operational needs through the issuance of various types of municipal bonds and other obligations.

The 16-year public finance veteran has concentrated much of his career on aviation-related financings.

While in college, Safi Najdawi knew he wanted to pursue a career in finance. Healthcare in particular interested him.

In the last decade Omid was involved in cyber security issues.

Raquel Wilson's love of finance and legal work are both requited at her job.

Rising Star Greenwald instituted docu-sign for her clients during the pandemic.

Joanie said she likes public finance because “you get to do the financial side while still having a lot of interaction with clients.”

Kristen Fontana was nominated for her ability to collaborate with bankers, underwriters, salespeople and traders, and a wide-ranging perspective allowing for the crossover of ideas and innovative credit strategies.

The 28-year-old is the lead on what is likely San Francisco's largest development project.

The Rising Star selection represents her second Bond Buyer honor as she served on the disclosure team for LA Metro on a deal that won a green bond award.