Washington

Tax exempt coupon income may be included in a proposed 3% high income surcharge in the reconciliation bill, Citi says

Private sector competition and unprecedented retirement rates are driving a need to attract new finance workers to a stable and thriving profession.

Muni advisors can dialogue with regulators on key obligations from multiple perspectives

The Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board has published its strategic goals for the next four years, which includes the launch of EMMALabs, moving all of its data systems to the cloud and updating its rulemaking guidance.

Several strategists estimate the municipal market will be 50% taxable in five years if a direct-pay bond option makes its way into law.

Majority Leader Steny Hoyer said Friday the House will vote next week on the debt ceiling as well as a must-pass stopgap spending measure.

RBC and two muni managers settled charges of flipping bonds in the SEC's latest action targeting abuse of retail order periods.

The Securities and Exchange Commission settled with the Sweetwater Union High School District as well as former Chief Financial Officer Karen Michel.

Friendly market provisions, including a direct-pay bond program and restoration of advance refundings, will head to full House after approval by Ways and Means Committee.

Massive market returns coupled with rising contribution rates, led by worst-funded states like Illinois and New Jersey, boosted state retirement systems.