Washington

Despite studies showing questionable financials, municipalities continue to build

Market participants warned of the law's potential harm to a market that's famously bespoke and self-regulated.

Tax experts are looking past the election for clues about the fate of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which is approaching its sunset and includes the controversial SALT cap.

The Securities and Exchange Commission has charged Alliance Global Partners with publishing daily quotes at above market prices on between 4,300 and 6,500 different municipal bonds over a two-year period.

In FY 2025, the Securities and Exchange Commission's Examination Division will be closely monitoring for compliance with MSRB Rule G-42 on the core standards of municipal advisors, in addition to enforcing the T+1 settlement cycle.

The Federal Open Market Committee is expected to cut interest rates at its September meeting, which will also provide a new Summary of Economic Projections. Marvin Loh, senior macro strategist at State Street Global Markets, examine the meeting, the SEP and Fed Chair Powell's press conference.

Mega projects in Boston and Philadelphia top the list.

As federal funding dries up, cites are searching for new funding sources.

The city faces no monetary penalty or monitorship in the final judgment in what those involved are calling an unprecedented move for SEC litigation.

The Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board will hold its first meeting of fiscal 2025 on October 23 and 24, under its new chair, Warren "Bo" Daniels.