Broker dealers

At the SEC's invitation, Bond Dealers of America submitted a proposed framework for an exemptive order aimed at muni advisors on private placement deals.

The 28 members of The Bond Buyer's 2019 Rising Stars class are taking on the evolving challenges of the muni market with technology and entrepreneurial zeal.

The Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board doubled professional fees for municipal advisors last week.

This is the second letter BDA has sent to the SEC in the last couple of months opposing any kind of relief for muni advisors involved in private placements.

“A highly sophisticated frequent issuer may not need the same disclosures as a less sophisticated infrequent issuer,” the trade association for underwriters told the SEC.

Late last week FINRA sent out a notice reminding its members to register as MAs if they engage in investment-related activity with their clients.

Market participants are questioning IFS' future and how a rogue trader engaged in unsupervised trades.

The MSRB wants to work with other regulatory groups to decrease confusion surrounding suitability rules in conjunction with the SEC's new Regulation Best Interest.

The evolution of muni advocacy has been in progression for years, though it was further galvanized by the shock and dismay at the 2017 tax reform.

The deal will end the family owned Baum's 91-year run in the municipal bond business.