Among the topics on the plate for Laura Porter, Fitch Ratings' new head of public finance, are complex credits, special revenue legal focus and ESG factors and scoring. Porter believes there are still opportunities in this market and has the team to assist in these efforts. John Hallacy hosts.

Mayor Martin Walsh allocated $150 million from the city budget to securities of companies with strong environmental, social and governance practices.

Columbia issued the first U.S. stormwater revenue bonds certified by the Climate Bond Initiative.

Growth in SMAs and the increased focus on environmental, social, and governance strategies have increased pressure and competition for managers.

The Municipal Impact Coalition, a group of market professionals, is expanding its drive to make municipal bonds more accessible and understandable across the nation and around the globe.

Build America Mutual announced a new program to identify green bonds sold by U.S. municipal bond issuers for infrastructure projects that provide clear environmental benefits.

New York City’s $87.96 billion budget for fiscal 2018 shows “a responsible increase” of 2.8% from the adjusted 2017 budget, according to an analysis done by New York City Comptroller Scott Stringer.

An asset manager looks to tap growing demand for sustainable investments the same day the president pulls out of the Paris Accord.

A muni-focused asset manager is offering its clients social impact investing options.