Public finance

They are also trying to take over representation of the Puerto Rico authorities in Government Development Bank debt restructuring.

The Downriver Utility Wastewater Authority will sell $57 million of debt.

The authority hasn't sold bonds since 2010.

Municipal CUSIP requests surged in August, an indication of rising supply in the near-term.

The cut marks the first major retreat for OppenheimerFunds, one of the biggest mutual-fund owners of Puerto Rico debt and a company that’s playing a major role in its bankruptcy.

Municipals remained weaker on Wednesday as the market saw several new issues sell in the primary, led by deals from North and South Carolina.

Tom Wynne is leading a new housing financing initiative in the West and Michael Colton is joining the New York team.

The GLWA will sell $400 million of new money and refunding water and sewer revenue bonds next week.

Disruptions caused by a piece of metal that pierced the roof of a train underscore the need for major capital improvements, according to a state lawmaker.

While a somber mood fell over Wall Street as the finance industry reflected on the devastating terrorist attack 17 years ago, the municipal market generated some new supply and cheaper prices.

A $10 billion POB deal would be a tougher sell now that Rahm Emanuel has said he won't seek another term.

Action got underway in the primary market on Tuesday as the competitive arena took center stage.

The state's special commission on pension funding is exploring contributions of real-estate assets to an independently managed trust.

The Boston-based muni technology provider has added Tom Paolicelli, John Murphy and Brendan McGrail.

New York City Council Member Daniel Dromm, chair of the Finance Committee, talks about the recently passed budget, the Council’s priorities in the upcoming session, and the challenges and successes he has had in his life. Chip Barnett and Paul Burton host.

The unsecured creditors say that the deal treats the island’s government authorities in Title III bankruptcy unfairly.

The short-end of the municipal bond market is rich relative to U.S. Treasury and corporate bonds, says J.R. Rieger.

Changes in CalPERS investment assumptions are spurring Chowhilla's plans, city officials say.

Toni Harp says New Haven does not intend to apply to Connecticut's oversight board despite budget struggles and deficit borrowing.

Municipal bond buyers are looking ahead to the wide variety of new deals heading their way this week.