Securities law

Market groups and individuals asked the SEC to reject parts of an MSRB rule intended to improve transparency of dealers' private placements.

The GFOA urges issuers to establish clear policies and procedures in the primary and secondary markets.

Muni advisors can expect more exams and need to work on compliance, SEC officials said.

The Securities and Exchange Commission will issue a new series of educational materials.

Dee P. Wisor, an attorney at Butler Snow in Denver, will be elected as next year's president.

New National Association of Bond Lawyers president Sandy MacLennan wants to publish more research.

Lucy Hooper, a member of the MSRB since 2014, will take the helm as chair effective Sunday.

Not everyone appreciates the MSRB's disclosure warnings.

Rules implementing the Volcker Rule should exempt the traditional TOB structure, SIFMA says.

Rebecca Olsen will replace Jessica Kane as SEC muni securities office director on an acting basis.

The SEC's Catherine McGuire, credited with writing key muni rules, retires

MSRB seeking information on primary offering practices, including issue price rules.

Municipal Bond Club of New York members were urged to "continue preaching" the benefits as Congress debates tax reform.

FINRA dings firms for failing to report muni trades, trading below minimum denominations.

MSRB tells issuers how to avoid failing to widely disclose information to all investors.

Any voluntary disclosure that is reasonably expected to reach investors is subject to the antifraud provisions of the federal securities laws.

Former SEC lawyer Peter Chan has some ideas where SEC enforcement actions may be headed.

If Trump nominates Robert Jackson and the Senate confirms Peirce and him, the SEC would be full.

The Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board seeks approval to change its rule governing CUSIPs.

The legacy of the MCDC initiative lives on, lawyers said.