Economy

United First Partners was fined for reporting and supervisory rule violations as part of a wider FINRA disciplinary action involving the firm.

The American Securities Association's federal appeals court case regarding an SEC order has been stayed until Aug. 13.

Plaintiffs are challenging Oconee County's use of general obligation bonds repaid by taxpayers countywide to fund sewer improvements serving a small area.

NewEdge Securities was also ordered to pay disgorgement of $750,746 plus interest.

The bonds, which are expected to sell soon, are rated A1 by Moody's Ratings.

Mesirow's George Barbar said the group's top legislative focus is preserving the municipal bond tax exemption.

The series 2025B Black Belt Energy Gas District bonds are rated Baa1 by Moody's Ratings based on Deutsche Bank's key role in the transaction.

Hospital and health insurance operator UPMC's $735 million deal looks routine. But the volatile healthcare and insurance environments may disrupt that standard.

The state is trying to navigate its way to a fiscal 2026 budget amid potential federal policy changes and the heightened risk of a recession.

The MSRB has said it is amending a pending rule change that would greatly shorten the reporting time standard for municipal bond trades, which could cause problems for certain transactions, dealer firms said.