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FOMC meeting minutes "clearly show why they didn't cut rates," said Northlight Asset Management Chief Investment Officer Chris Zaccarelli.

Vall Herard is the founder and CEO of Saifr, a RegTech incubated within Fidelity Labs. He specializes in the intersection of financial markets and technology and has a mastery of emerging methods like AI, machine learning, blockchain, and micro-services. He has extensive experience in the financial services industry, including FinTech, RegTech, InsurTech, capital markets, and hedge funds.

The 10-campus public university system apparently scrapped plans to price $1.5 billion in debt this week.

At The Bond Buyer's Buy-Side Summit, panelists from BlackRock, Goldman Sachs, Invesco, and BAM Mutual explore how demand for customization, transparency, and active strategies is transforming the muni fund landscape.

Attorneys with expertise in municipal disclosure say issuers who land on the list of "sanctuary" jurisdictions need to at minimum do an analysis of how it may impact their obligations.

It's the latest attack on one of the nation's largest infrastructure projects that has long been the focus of Republican ire.

Tiffany Duncan-Magri is a Senior Regulatory Advisor at Smarsh with 15 years of experience in the financial industry and a strong academic foundation in Marketing (B.S.) and Management (MBA). She specializes in helping financial services firms navigate complex regulatory requirements—translating them into clear, actionable strategies that support both compliance and growth.

"Annette's expertise and experience add an important new dimension to our already strong Texas K-12 public finance team," Ajay Thomas, FHN Financial's head of public finance, said.

Gary Hall and Sobani Warner were named co-presidents of Siebert Williams Shank as CEO Suzanne Shank focuses on client relationships and strategic initiatives.

A state-by-state review of 2025 midyear issuance in the Midwest.

Hinojosa has built a strong reputation for creative solutions to complex challenges in the public finance arena, according to a statement nominating him for the honor.

Midwest municipal bond volume surged more than 29% year-over-year to $46.05 billion for the first half of 2025.

Daily report for August 20, 2025

The muni bond market remains strong, supported by Treasury market strength, said Anders S. Persson, Nuveen's chief investment officer for global fixed income, and Daniel J. Close, Nuveen's head of municipals.

Pragya Thakur is a National Board-certified health and wellness coach and master of public health candidate at Boston University.

She writes on wellness topics for publications including The Philadelphia Inquirer and The Law Journal Newsletter and is currently developing a book exploring how small daily shifts can create meaningful change in health and clarity.

Chicago Public Schools officials said they will not be making a disputed pension payment when they presented the district's 2026 budget at a board meeting Wednesday.

"American money is there, we just have to make it feel welcome," said board member Francis Sacr, former executive director of the Gateway Development Commission.