Municipal advisors

The status allows the firm to assign the label to bonds based on a review of a project's adherence to the Climate Bonds Standard and Certification Scheme.

The Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board's intends to spend $45.5 million over the course of FY2023.

Brett, whose term ends this week, oversaw the MSRB's push for a greater integration of technology as well as overseeing some controversial rule proposals.

Frasca achieved national prominence as an expert in advising governments on capital development at airports and was one of the earliest proponents of public-private partnerships.

The Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board voted to amend its Rule G-40 on advertising by muni advisors and Rule A-12 on registration during its final board meeting of the year.

Municipal advisor Matthias O'Meara and his firm Choice Advisors' move to dismiss the SEC's first ever charges under MSRB Rule G-42 failed.

Capital Market Advisors responded to the Securities and Exchange Commission's claims that the charges are inconsistent or in excess of those imposed by the applicable laws.

Baker Tilly will fold specialty consulting firm Management Partners into its public sector practice next month.

The Securities and Exchange Commission has approved the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board's proposed changes to Rule G-34 on CUSIP applications, removing the requirement for municipal advisors to file new issue applications in one business day, among other changes.

Brandon Comer and Comer Capital Group have responded to the SEC's argument against summary judgment, claiming the Commission has not provided sufficient evidence.

Vern Breland is representing himself, and told a court he relied on his municipal advisor.

The SEC’s Public Finance Abuse Unit has brought four enforcement cases against municipal issuers this year, which signals a shift from the usual focus on underwriters and municipal advisors.

Estrada Hinojosa & Co., Stifel Nicolaus & Co. and CSG Advisors Incorporated moved into the top 10.

Erdman closes the books on a three-decade career with Wisconsin next week and heads to municipal advisory firm Baker Tilly.

The Securities and Exchange Commission has charged the City of Rochester, New York, its former finance director, former CFO and their municipal advisor with misleading investors in a $119 million bond offering.

Issuers need to be careful with bonds specifically marketed as green, said the head of Office of Municipal Securities.

Municipal advisors are seeking more and better communication from regulators and enforcers, NAMA Executive Director Susan Gaffney says. Kyle Glazier hosts. (24 minutes)

Kaufman Hall & Associates, Municipal Capital Markets Group and Montague DeRose & Associates moved up into the top 10.

Independent municipal advisory firm Sycamore Advisors LLC adds veteran banker and issuer Phil Wasserman as part of its expansion.

The Securities and Exchange Commission’s Division of Examinations intends to home in on municipal advisor obligations, transfer agents and municipal issuer disclosures.