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While environmental, social and governance investment considerations have grown around the globe, the U.S. municipal securities market is just beginning to delve into the space in varying degrees. A Bond Buyer research report in Q3 2021 showed that out of more than half of respondents to an ESG survey, 56% rated ESG as important to the municipal industry with the greatest importance placed on the environmental aspect at 73%, followed by governance at 60% and social at 50%. Our panel will explore how ESG fits into the muni market.

From AI to machine learning to electronic trading platforms, the municipal market has been integrating these technologies to improve workflows and expand transparency. The municipal market is ripe for growth in these areas and our panelists will discuss how participants can integrate technology to help create a more efficient marketplace.

With the infusion of billions of federal aid for state and local governments and the sectors they rely on, a new credit landscape has emerged in what some are calling the golden age of muni credit.

How is the buy side approaching portfolio management in a post-Fed tapering, rising-rate environment? Participants will discuss mutual fund flows, taxables, dealer inventories and more.

Experts share their insights on the current state and road ahead for the public finance sector.

Experts discuss electronic trading, machine learning and more in this Leaders forum interview.

Experts explore the E, S and G and what it means for issuers and investors.

Experts discuss the proliferation of chief diversity officers across the industry and what it may mean for future progress in diversity.

The program helped South Carolina’s local governments bridge financial gaps resulting from lost revenues or delayed collections regardless of population size.

The financing was effectively an inaugural issuance, as it marked the Board’s first issuance after transitioning back to local board control after operating under state control for 25 years.