Bonds

VRDO rate resets and filings of continuing disclosure documents were also down quarter-over-quarter.

The MSRB backed off an effort to write a new rule on minimum denominations and will modify proposals on CUSIP numbers and muni fund securities.

Growth in airports, ports and toll road sectors was strong in the first half of this year.

SEC nominees Hester Peirce and Robert Jackson fielded questions from Senators on Tuesday.

The 2017-2018 plan contains one new item — private activity bond guidance.

Treasury, IRS concerns remain that some political subdivisions are controlled by developers.

The MSRB has several agenda items queued up for its Oct. 25-26 meeting.

BDA is bolstering its federal legislative and regulatory policy staff.

MSRB worries about "pennying," "filtering," bank loans, pricing

The MSRB expects its new executive budget summary to increase transparency about how the board collects and spends its money.