Banking

Rep. Terri Sewell, an Alabama Democrat, on Wednesday delayed filing the bill in conjunction with a Public Finance Network event with congressional staff that highlighted the benefits of these bank private placements as well as advance refunding.

States struggle to reap the full benefits of the multibillion-dollar legal marijuana industry becuase of conflicts with federal law.

The rule will take effect 30 days after publication in the Federal Register, which usually takes about three business days.

Representatives of minority- and women-owned small banks from around the country met to discuss how to expand business opportunities.

MWBE University is a program developed by NYC Comptroller Scott Stringer to aid businesses owned and operated by women and people of color.

Joseph Rosenblum said he wore many hats, sometimes acting as financial analyst, political scientist, attorney, or investigator.

NABL suggested expanding private activity bonds to a new category for public roads, tunnels, and bridges.

Bond lawyers pushed for information from the SEC's top muni official Thursday.

Revenue from taxes on legal marijuana has not reached the point of being able to support bonds, industry observers say.

Wells Fargo promoted Charles Peck to head of public finance, almost a month after firing Stratford Shields from the post.