The Bond Markets and Racial Equity Project is an effort to center equity in municipal bond-funded investments.

Virginia Wong, a partner in Nixon Peabody's public finance group, talks with Chip Barnett about effective mentorship and building successful teams. (15 minutes)

What's the impact of hybrid work on the city's commercial office market and property tax revenues? It may be less than you think, according to Comptroller Brad Lander.

Muni Pride has been rebranded from California Muni Pride to reflect its developing national focus.

From the battlefield to the boardroom, military veterans are making their mark in the financial services industry today. Hear their stories in this special podcast featuring Academy Securities, AmeriVet Securities, Bancroft Capital, Drexel Hamilton, Mischler Financial Group and Roberts & Ryan. Chip Barnett hosts. (45 minutes)

The Equity in Infrastructure Project names Everett Lott as vice chair

Senior Bank of America investment banker Jill Schwartz discusses her own board roles, how women can serve on nonprofit boards, and how they can drive change, in conversation with Chana Schoenberger, American Banker's Editor-in-Chief.

Terri Velasquez ends her term as GFOA president, reflecting on her year leading the group.

"We are seeing strength in the securities, transportation and warehousing and office sectors," New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli said "but retail, restaurants, construction and tourism continue to lag the national recovery."

Brian Wynne joins Jefferies as co-head of the municipal syndicate, while Morgan Stanley continues to see turnover in its muni ranks.

A majority of state DOTs have now adopted a commitment to equity in infrastructure contracting.

New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli talks with Chip Barnett about his proposal for an amendment to the state constitution to limit backdoor borrowing by agencies and give voters a bigger say on bond issuance. (25 minutes)

Citigroup's cuts included veteran public finance banker Thomas Coomes, who had co-led the bank's Midwest region.

Alex Chilton is the firm's new head of municipal securities. Zach Solomon and David Gallin are co-heads of public finance. 

UBS' move this week to cut some banking positions marked a reversal of its five-year growth trend as the bank rebooted its municipal underwriting business.

"The overall tone of the budget is one of prudency, which is correct during this current period where federal pandemic aid is winding down and there are questions about whether we enter into a recession," said Howard Cure of Evercore Wealth Management.

The firm is expected to announce the new muni leadership team next week.

Small businesses that are certified to work for either Chicago or Philadelphia's transit agency will now be able to work for the partner agency as well.

"An increase in social distancing and remote work has resulted in growing vacant office space since late 2020. Office rents have also trended down and remained depressed into 2022," according to the Popular Annual Financial Report.

Key takeaways from the preliminary findings show that most jurisdictions that integrate racial equity in bond issuance focuse primarily on the use of the proceeds.