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Inflows return, stimulus set, new deals on fire — the municipal market reaped all the benefits. Initial jobless claims dropped more than expected in the week, as reopening continued slowly, but the total remains higher than any week before the COVID crisis hit.

Bank holdings of municipal bonds increased by 9% in 2020 compared to 2019, according to a new Federal Reserve report.

The Securities and Exchange Commission has increased its focus on climate change disclosure in the corporate market.

Because the IRS changed filing dates for income tax returns as a result of the coronoavirus , Georgia's net tax collections surged 42% last month.

Hank Smith, head of Investment Strategy at Haverford Trust, discusses the upcoming Federal Open Market Committee meeting, the coronavirus pandemic, inflation, and economic growth. He says, “at some point the Fed will have to acknowledge the economy may really take off.” Gary Siegel hosts. (Taped March 2. 26 minutes)

Credit scores have an effect on almost every aspect of a person's financial life. A less-than-ideal credit score can make it much harder to get a house or car loan, start a business, or even get a job. President Biden plans to change credit reporting So what does the new administration's plan mean for consumers and lenders? In this episode, we explore the pros and cons of the Biden proposal, what it means for consumers, and how it will impact lending institutions' strategy and operations.

The House voted 220-211 to approve Senate-passed amendments midday Wednesday.

A consildated effort is needed for better transparency of pricing in the municipal market, especially for retail investors.

Thousands of references to the acronym were removed from the Government Finance Officers Association website.

The creation of the Municipal Liquidity Facility helped not only eligible entities but also those left out of using the program.