Regulation and compliance
Regulation
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With the ink drying on the new Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, eyes now turn to the implementation of one of the largest infrastructure programs in American history.
December 3 -
States, on the front lines of implementing the new $1.1 trillion infrastructure program, want clear, flexible federal rules and the ability to tap private investment.
December 1 -
The change of plea hearing is set for Thursday in a federal court in Mississippi.
November 30 -
The House is expected to introduce another temporary government funding bill this week before turning to the debt ceiling issue.
November 29 -
The Securities and Exchange Commission has charged an Illinois-based broker with defrauding three investors out of $800,000 by luring them into investing in nonexistent tax-exempt bonds.
November 29 -
If enacted, Build Back Better would promote economic growth and likely have a limited impact on inflation, ratings agencies say.
November 24 -
The Securities and Exchange Commission has obtained a final judgment against John Paulsen, a broker-dealer charged with aiding and abetting a pay-to-play scheme with the New York State Common Retirement Fund.
November 23 -
The Commission’s enforcement results highlight the importance of proper disclosure.
November 19 -
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.
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