SEC enforcement

Two executives for the failed Tri-Valley charter schools agreed to pay $20,000 and $15,000 to settle charges of misleading municipal bond investors.

A federal judge denied the SEC's motion for summary judgement against John Paulsen, setting the stage for a trial.

Issuers say Clayton’s comments on corporate disclosure from earlier this month can be applied to municipal disclosure.

SCE&G, and former SCANA executives, violated securities laws while overseeing the defunct V.C. Summer project, the SEC said.

Walter told The Bond Buyer she has been hearing the same push for transparency since her start at the SEC.

The investigation had appeared likely to be tied to a fraud case involving the New York State Common Retirement Fund.

Moody’s on Wednesday upgraded Oyster Bay bonds one notch to Baa2 from Baa3 due in part to a resolution of most of the town’s legal challenges.

The Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board has received criticism for the large size of its board and its selection of public board members.

Dealer groups want the SEC to examine broker-dealers and municipal advisors equally.

The Securities and Exchange Commission plans to focus on protecting Main Street investors in municipal bonds.