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The current property insurance crisis in several states may dramatically shorten the climate risk horizon for municipal investors. The municipal market's relaxed attitude toward climate risk may be seriously challenged in the years ahead.

"BNP Paribas choosing Miami to open its newest office reinforces our community's status as a top financial market within the global economy," said Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava.

Teacher shortages and enrollment declines due to growing charter and private schools are two of the problems affecting school financing.

"Dave has always worked hard, maintained the highest analytic integrity and role modeled independent thought," said Eden Perry, S&P head of U.S public finance. "He will be missed."

While some sectors have fared better than others, those requiring construction struggle as costs rise.

Enrollment and inflation-adjusted net tuition trends are negative.

MMA revised down its credit outlook for several sectors noting that looming credit trouble in the second half of the year may underpin a bleak credit and operating situation for certain issuers.

The departure of Maryland's second-longest serving state treasurer will leave a void in the public finance community.

“Chandra has built a reputation as an innovator at Moody’s,” said Tim Blake, managing director of public finance.

Experts explore the tangible and intangible costs of cyber breaches and potential risk mitigation strategies.

U.S. consumer credit climbed in March by more than forecast, highlighting an increased willingness to borrow as economic activity resumes.

Like so many other businesses, Credit Karma was not spared by the pandemic and its rippling effects on the economy. Their business was prone to the same macro conditions, particularly the tightening of lending standards and credit limits. Join Paul Centopani, National Mortgage News' reporter and Andy Taylor, Credit Karma's General Manager of Home & Mortgage as they discuss how FinTechs can pivot to adapt to the new normal.

The Conference Board's Employment Trends Index (ETI) gained to 97.57 in October from 96.33 in September, but remains 11.1% lower than a year ago, the group announced Monday.

The changes could affect up to 20% of the 3,000 districts that Moody’s rates by one notch.

The policy case for federal support is strong: in the coronavirus era, the U.S. is looking at an emergency that is the equivalent of 50 states worth of hurricanes, fires and floods, lasting more than two years, with a very slow economic rebound.

Technical and fundamental concerns surrounding credit and supply could present challenges for the market going forward but participants tepidly welcomed signs of stability.

While some types of revenue bonds may be less adversely affected than other types of revenue bonds, the entire market could see significant stress as the pandemic continues.

A big New York State Empire Development Corp. private placement is likely to be followed by more until the municipal primary starts functioning again.

Municipal fund managers are betting on lower credit quality paper and lower coupon bonds as they take advantage of the swell in supply.

About 27% of public and private universities will see a decline in net tuition per student in fiscal year 2020.