Risk

Come away better prepared for what’s ahead after hearing Satish Kini and David Sewell of Debevoise & Plimpton and Darin Jarrett, Deputy BSA/AML Officer at American Express, in conversation with Bonnie McGeer, Executive Editor of American Banker, as they explore: •How the new administration might change the BSA/AML Act •Are there easy wins in relieving the burden of suspicious activity reports without undermining effectiveness? •New ways that companies are innovating within AML compliance and risk •What banks are doing to drive next-gen efficiency and effectiveness of risk and compliance

As wildfires become more frequent and intense the reliability of state governments and FEMA to support affected local governments may change.

The next milestone in the shift to the Secured Overnight Financing Rate is expected to be the announcement from the U.K.’s Financial Conduct Authority before the end of this year declaring Libor as nonrepresentative.

The survey of 17 economists found they were split over the next interest rate move by the Federal Reserve.

The two firms hope the more formal union will pave the way for an expansion of products and services and the speed by which they go to clients.

Head of Municipal Credit Research, Whitehaven Asset Management

Kevin Cullinan will will develop an enterprise risk management framework for the Connecticut Retirement Plans and Trust Funds, state Treasurer Shawn Wooden said.

Municipal managers and analysts say the new quarter will see less volatility and more opportunity for value and upside potential.

The $650 million Denver International Airport terminal remodeling project has run up against concrete deficiencies in the original structure.

Scarce high-yield supply is creating challenges for muni fund managers.

Cleveland is looking to lock in low fixed rates and eliminate all risks related to the Water System’s hedged debt.

Avoidable inmate deaths in jails allegedly staffed by untrained guards represent a headline and financial risk for counties in Texas.

Joseph Rosenblum said he wore many hats, sometimes acting as financial analyst, political scientist, attorney, or investigator.

The availability of new analytics that correctly capture the downside risk materially raises the bar on discount-bond disclosure.

Improved liquidity, spreads, and flows prompt some first-quarter adjustments.

Topics range from policy changes, regulatory developments, and pensions to interest rates, technology, and market opportunities.

Analysts say lessons from the events of 2018 can forecast what lies ahead in 2019.

Strategists adjust their municipal holdings on signs the worst may be over after a difficult 2018.

Continued selling would put more pressure on an already burdened secondary market.

With municipal yields rising more than they have in years, investors see a rare opportunity for fourth-quarter tax swaps.