Regulation and compliance
Regulation
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The IRS finalized tax code regulations that date back to the financial crisis of 2008 that govern the retirement and re-issuance of tax exempt bonds by state and local governments.
January 2 -
The resolution marks the end of a yearslong lawsuit.
December 30 -
President-elect Donald Trump's return to the White House promises sweeping tax changes that could impact the aspects of the tax-exempt bond market.
December 30 -
A decline in debt service coverage drove S&P's four-notch downgrade for Salinas, California, sewer revenue debt, which it placed on CreditWatch negative.
December 27 -
The ratings agency cited strong and growing activity and favorable economic trends in the region.
December 23 -
Moody's upgraded Minneapolis to Aaa. The outlook is stable, reflecting an expectation that a strong financial profile will help absorb cost pressures.
December 23 -
Silver Point says it has done nothing wrong, and has retained prominent legal figures for its defense.
December 20 -
Bond issuers are establishing common reserve funds to spur economic growth while also generating income, but risk is involved.
December 20 -
Federal funds flowing from the American Rescue Plan Act must be obligated by Dec. 31 as the threat of a clawback looms as a possibility.
December 16 -
The MSRB is looking for industry input regarding proposed rules changes for Rules G-17, G-32 and G-47.
December 12 -
The lowest-rated municipalities in the state are benefitting the most from current economic tailwinds, Moody's reports.
December 11 -
Suffolk's improved finances won the county its third rating upgrade this year.
December 10 -
The Federal Reserve chair is not concerned about President-elect Trump nominating his successor well in advance of the end of his term in 2026, saying he is "confident" he will have a productive relationship with the next Treasury Secretary.
December 4 -
Rep. Patrick McHenry, R-N.C., also said implementation of the data standards law may be tricky with the change of administrations.
December 3 -
Independent Financial Group, LLC failed to ensure its employees were offering low-cost options to retail customers looking to rollover a 529 plan to another state.
December 2 -
The $515 million bond-financed arena renovation in downtown Washington will move forward despite labor union concerns.
November 27 -
A complex refinancing continues Chicago's break from past scoop-and-toss deals but front-loads savings to help balance its budget.
November 27 -
The Commission credits its work this year partially to the willingness of market participants to self report and cooperate with investigations.
November 26 -
The agency cited the closeness of the entities to Florida's government.
November 25 -
The Proposed Joint Rules leave many questions unanswered regarding the FDTA's ultimate impact on the municipal securities industry.
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