Special Program Root Tag

Municipal issuers are learning the ropes of ESG disclosure and marketing.

Population growth is fueling bond proposals in Texas, particularly for schools; K-12 districts there are asking voters for $15 billion of bond authority.

Corporate CUSIPs can reach a different, broader set of investors than even taxable munis and offer more issuing flexibility for well-known universities.

The municipal dealer community supports market transparency. The proposal before Congress, however, is poorly conceived, has few if any market supporters, and has the potential to be very expensive.

We believe our industry should coalesce around objective measures of ESG "risk" and leave the"impact" considerations to the investors and their proxies. Buy-side participants should welcome this as they structure impact strategies to match their clients' needs.

Partisan politics is playing a larger role in public finance, flaring up into bickering more often than in the past.

Most top 10 issuers are from New York and California, with New York issuers overtaking the Golden State year-over-year.

Minor shuffling among the top municipal underwriters characterized the year-over-year differences, with the same underwriters remaining in the top 10.

Jeff Davis, senior fellow at the Eno Center for Transportation, talks with Caitlin Devitt about how the midterm elections may affect transportation funding and policy. He discusses likely new chairs on key Congressional committees, legislation to look for next year and the potential spending gridlock if Republicans gain control. (27 minutes)

Our panelists will examine some of the strategies they employ to attract and retain talent as well as how they continue to focus their efforts on having diverse talent.

Join our market leaders as they present their viewpoints on the macroeconomic picture and prospects for the U.S. muni market.

Devin Brennan, Partner, Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP; Paul Bloom, Vice President, Co-Head of Transportation Group, Goldman Sachs; Darren Hodge, Director, PFM Financial Advisors LLC; Kevin Scott, Chief Financial Officer, Alameda Corridor Transportation Authority; Pascal St. Gerard, Senior Director and the Western Regional Manager, Fitch Ratings

During this discussion, we will take a look at the rate of take up of new technology in a market that often lags others.

Monika Suarez, Managing Director, Western Alliance Bank; Daniel Adler, Deputy Director for Climate Finance, California Infrastructure and Economic Development Bank; Lisa Marie Harris, Director of Finance/Treasurer, San Diego County Water Authority; Stepan Haytayan, Senior Counsel, Norton Rose Fulbright

Jonathan Guz, Shareholder, Stradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth; Chris Jumper, Director, Assured Guaranty; Katano Kasaine, Assistant General Manager/Chief Financial Officer, Metropolitan Water District of Southern California; Jenny (Jennifer) Poree, Sector Lead, Utility Revenue, S&P Global; Valerie Pryor, General Manager, Zone 7 Water Agency

Priya Misra, Global Head, Rates Strategy, TD Securities

As we approach a year since the infrastructure law passed, the discussion will center around the plans put in place to use the monies as well as what challenges and opportunities lie ahead.

The panelists will share the status update on the preparations underway and the impact on local governments and infrastructure in the City and surrounding area.

Lynne Funk, Executive Editor, The Bond Buyer; Shawn Dralle, Executive Director, UBS; John Stanley, Partner, Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Our panel of issuers will share their insights into the current state of the public finance sector and the road ahead.