Investments

Judge Laura Taylor Swain says they can be dealt with in the process of confirming the central government plan of adjustment.

The municipal market largely ignored the FOMC news that it would hold rates steady. New Jersey was 20 times oversubscribed and ICI reported $2.5 billion of inflows into long-term municipal bond mutual funds.

A deep dive into how President Biden's plans will affect infrastructure spending, ESG, tax-exempt munis and the municipal bond market at large.

More and more investors are becoming interested in social impact bonds, though historically Black colleges and universities are paying higher underwriting fees.

While the 2020 number was down from the 2010 figure, it was still almost 10% greater than the Puerto Rico Oversight Board's estimate.

The pandemic has disrupted all businesses and governments, large and small. But how has the municipal market fared? This panel draws on research conducted by the Bond Buyer in partnership with Assured Guaranty to explore the state of muni finance amid COVID-19.

Data released Tuesday show an improving economy, which continues to stoke fears of impending inflation. Muni investors await New Jersey's $1.57 billion transportation deal.

Final payouts are approaching for $170 million of defaulted BHF bonds with haircuts ranging from less than 10% to more than 50%.

After statehood, Puerto Rico's legacy bonds would likely retain their current status, but analysts are mixed on how the market would receive new debt.

Because of COVID-19 and its effects on economic activity, the sector will continue to face some headwinds. So what do industry experts and leaders anticipate for the market this year?

The dearth of supply will likely hold down rates and keep certain investors out of the muni market. High-yield municipal bonds, still the most in-demand sector, tightened again.

New York City's mayor cited roughly $15 billion in additional state and federal aid, improving COVID-19 statistics and the further lessening of restrictions in releasing his executive plan.

Milwaukee will offer investors its first green-designated bonds under its sewerage credit Tuesday and returns next week with a GO sale.

A year after the traditional May bond elections were canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic, Texans will consider bonds for local issuers, mostly schools.

Officials call it the first for any state revolving fund program in the country.

An interview with Kathy Wylde, President, Partnership for New York City

The pact may generate up to $2.5 billion in revenue for the state in the next five years and $6 billion through 2030.

If sales and use tax revenues surpass May 2020 expectations, some bondholders would see increased payments.

The board had planned to abolish the requirement that MAs advising on competitive deals apply for CUSIP numbers, but has now decided to keep the rule as is.

The bonds would include a subsidy rate of 28% and would be exempt from sequestration.