Regulation and compliance
Regulation and compliance
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The state stepped in to prevent Wall Street banks accused of wrongdoing in the variable-rate market from using what has been their most effective argument.
February 14 -
Analysts expect a drop in trade volume in at least the first two quarters of this year.
February 13 -
The American Securities Association sent a letter to the SEC regarding the regulator's proposed exemptive order for muni advisors, calling it an "ill-advised effort."
February 13 -
Moody’s on Wednesday upgraded Oyster Bay bonds one notch to Baa2 from Baa3 due in part to a resolution of most of the town’s legal challenges.
February 12 -
State Comptroller Susana Mendoza released interim numbers because the state's comprehensive annual financial report for fiscal 2019 is unfinished.
February 11 -
The idea of giving more enforcement powers to the SEC doesn't sit well with issuer officials.
February 10 -
SEC staff stayed consistent with its message that antifraud provisions apply to all public statements made by issuers.
February 10 -
The submission calculator received criticism from issuers and analysts with some saying it isn't ready for "prime time."
February 7 -
The topic of issuer disclosure timing has heated up in recent months, and widened a divide between issuers and analysts.
February 6 -
A stabilized financial position despite traffic drops drove a rating boost for the Delaware River Port Authority.
February 6 -
Paul Daley, managing director of BondWave’s Information Lab, talks about how big data can be made more accessible and valuable to users. He details his examination into a Pacific Gas and Electric bond as a way to illustrate how drilling down into this information can help participants in a fast-moving market. Chip Barnett hosts.
February 6 -
The Palmyra-Eagle Area School District is now saddled with a junk rating amid fiscal and leadership turmoil.
February 5 -
The dealer group has opposed the proposed order from the start, and is keeping the pressure on as the SEC appears poised to approve the proposal in some form.
February 3 -
If demand to fly declines domestically, it may affect airports' credit ratings, analysts say.
January 31 -
Since the Great Recession, many states have almost doubled their reserve levels.
January 30 -
Bond Dealers of America sent the SEC a long list of requests to limit municipal advisors' roles in private placements.
January 29 -
At the start of 2020, banks once again have a new reason to consider their muni portfolios due to potential regulatory changes.
January 29 -
The board is considering whether it should allow dealer-affiliated municipal advisors to count towards the MA board seat requirement on a smaller board.
January 28 -
The Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board on Monday detailed plans to reduce its board size and alter its composition.
January 27 -
The Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board has received criticism for the large size of its board and its selection of public board members.
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