Regulation and compliance
Regulation
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A bill to let money market mutual funds use a stable net asset value is back on the table with the support of muni issuers.
March 13 -
The Bond Dealers of America pushed for legislative support of the muni market during a Capitol Hill briefing Tuesday.
March 12 -
Long-time muni lobbyist Michael Decker talks to the Bond Buyer about his next steps and the challenges facing the muni market.
March 12 -
The groups believe the MSRB cast too wide a net to non-syndicate dealers in its January draft guidance.
March 11 -
Laura Porter has been named head of U.S. Public Finance at Fitch Ratings.
March 11 -
Bond lawyers asked for a safe harbor for issuers to provide unaudited information without needing to be fearful of anti-fraud laws.
March 8 -
Telley Meier, IRS field operations manager for the Indian Tribal Government/Tax Exempt Bonds office, advises bond attorneys to call the examination agent if they think an audit has been erroneously selected.
March 8 -
Shawn Wooden expects his proposal to fix to state teachers’ pension system to kick-start an agenda that includes infrastructure, improved returns and financial literacy.
March 8 -
Bond lawyers pushed for information from the SEC's top muni official Thursday.
March 8 -
With positive news out of California and New York, strong financials continue for munis.
March 8 -
The man behind the allegations of widespread VRDO fraud is Bjorn Johan Rosenberg.
March 8 -
A hearing officer and a Circuit Court judge concluded Illinois failed to prove accusations of securities violations against Calvin Grigsby.
March 7 -
All four industry groups that submitted comments on the proposed rule requested a continuation of the practice that allows remarketing reissuances at a premium.
March 7 -
If blockchain becomes a force in the muni market, it could take on some of the duties done by middlemen, thereby cutting costs for issuers.
March 7 -
Some issuers were concerned about precedents they would be setting and questions underwriters could have regarding compliance with the amended rule.
March 5 -
An easier procedure for declaring when a reissuance occurs is among NABL's recommendations.
March 4 -
The request for comment could be a prelude to a rule amendment dialing back one muni advisor responsibility.
February 28 -
The settlement approved by the Oyster Bay Town Board requires it to hire a municipal finance consultant.
February 27 -
The state's BBB Fitch rating is at risk of a downgrade if lawmakers adopt Gov. J.B. Pritzker's proposed fiscal 2020 budget.
February 27 -
The new guidance cleared up social media advertising restrictions and interactive content.
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