Regulation and compliance
Regulation and compliance
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Climate change can magnify existing state and local credit issues.
November 18 -
The debt-averse state's long-term management of its finances and recent growth earned it a triple-A rating from Fitch.
November 18 -
The massive Chicago-based system that operates in 21 states scored a ratings boost from S&P and a revised outlook to positive from Fitch.
November 17 -
The Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board will begin accepting applications for two public and two regulated representatives to join its 15-member board.
November 17 -
Treasury may have some leeway when interpreting the new tax and buysiders say it's unlikely to hurt demand even if it becomes law.
November 16 -
Compliance input and advisory group submissions are due by Dec. 13th
November 12 -
The inability to advance refund has cost issuers up to $10 billion since 2020, according to Municipal Market Analytics, a figure lobbyists hope will help make their case.
November 12 -
Former JP Morgan broker allegedly provided incorrect and misleading account reports to a customer.
November 11 -
This Fixed-Income Pricing and Valuation (FIPV) Division will use BDA resources to represent professionals who price and value securities portfolios.
November 9 -
S&P said the AA-minus rating on the city’s limited ad valorem and non-ad valorem bonds was supported by Miami's strong economic recovery.
November 8 -
Moody's joined the other three rating agencies in returning O'Hare's outlook to stable as Chicago plans to tap an up to $2.3 billion new money and refunding authorization next year.
November 5 -
The municipal bond market is closely watching proposals from the House and the Senate to overhaul the SALT federal deduction cap.
November 4 -
A federal judge signed off on sanctions against IFS Securities Inc.'s former head trader for allegedly pocketing phony commissions and unauthorized trades that bankrupted the firm.
November 3 -
Key institutional players like banks and insurance companies may have less incentive to buy tax-exempt munis if the provision becomes law.
October 29 -
The lack of inclusion of the muni market's priorities in the reconciliation framework sends a strong signal they're unlikely to be included in the final legislation.
October 28 -
Underwriter Cantone Research’s alleged fraudulent misrepresentations are tied to two defaulted bond offerings.
October 28 -
S&P raised the Hillsborough County Aviation Authority, Florida’s customer facility charge revenue bonds for Tampa International Airport to A-minus from BBB-plus. It also raised HCAA's senior and subordinate liens for TPA.
October 26 -
Transportation and transit projects would be eligible uses of ARPA funds under the bill, which also extends the deadline to spend the funds.
October 26 -
The fast pace of the Democratic negotiations may act in muni market's favor.
October 25 -
Modernizing rules and leveraging technology are focal points for the organization.
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