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It’s a powerful position so the stakes are high, and the appointment will come amid broader changes in Fed leadership.

What do municipal market participants see for tax legislation in 2018?

Congress is expected to renew expired tax breaks for Puerto Rico and qualified zone academy bonds as well as enact corrections for the new tax reform law.

At least two economists have been interviewed for the position of Federal Reserve vice chair, last held by Stanley Fischer, who resigned earlier this year, according to reports.

IRS muni regulatory priorities for 2018 include rules on bond reissuance and final rules on notice and approval of private activity bond-financed projects under TEFRA.

Municipal bond market experts want clarification from the IRS on a few regulations and expect the agency to move ahead with its new data driven audit process.

The pioneer in electronic muni data celebrated its 25th year with a new product that addresses the market's need for best execution.

The SEC's Fixed Income Market Structure Advisory Committee has liquidity on the agenda for its first open meeting, scheduled for Jan. 11.

The market shouldn't expect a lot of rulemaking in 2018, but there will still be plenty of regulatory developments to look out for.

Regulators will focus on helping dealers and municipal advisors comply with recently adopted rules and will also monitor how tax reform legislation impacts muni market practices.