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MSRB Holds Quarterly Board Meeting.
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SIFMA: Treatment of Municipal Securities under the Liquidity Coverage Ratio Rules.
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Senator Slams Muni Bond Regulator as ‘Incestuous’
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MSRB Requests Comment on Amendments to Primary Offering Rules.
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SIFMA’s Response to MSRB Request for Comment on Draft MSRB Rule G-36, on Discretionary Transactions in Customer Accounts, and Related Draft Amendments.
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What Dodd-Frank Has Done for Muni Ratings.
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U.S. SEC Panel Recommends Review of Electronic Bond Trading Rules.
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MSRB Chief Economist Examines Decline of Transaction Costs for Customer Trades in the Municipal Bond Market.
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MSRB Adds New Municipal Market Yield Curves to EMMA.
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EMMA Now Provides Free Access to Bloomberg BVAL’s AAA Callable Yield Curve.
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MSRB Adds a AAA Callable Yield Curve from IHS Markit.
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BDA RECAP: Members Participate in Capitol Hill Fly-in on FINRA Rule 4210 & Host Congressional Fundraiser.
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IHS Markit Brings Bond Pricing Data to Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board’s Market Transparency Platform.
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Seven Things Everyone Asks About Continuing Disclosure: Gilmore Bell
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Is The Used Car Market More Transparent Than The Bond Market?
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SEC Revokes Firm Registration and Bars Municipal Advisor Following Court Sanctions.
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Bill Making Munis HQLA Passed.
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4210 Update: Rep Hultgren Sends Letter to SEC Chair Raising Anti-Competitive and FINRA Statutory Authority Concerns.
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GASB: From the President’s Desk – Independence Day Special Issue
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NFMA Municipal Analysts Bulletin Vol. 28, No. 2
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BDA: MSRB Requests Comment on Draft FAQs for Rule G-40.
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MSRB Seeks Input on Draft FAQ on Use of Municipal Advisory Client Lists and Case Studies.
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Why Issuers Want to Undo Money Market Mutual Fund Rules.
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UBS to Pay $4.3 million in Puerto Rico Bonds Claim.
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UBS Ordered to Pay $4.3M Over Puerto Rico Bonds Case.
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New MSRB Report Examines Trends in Customer Trading Activity of Municipal Securities Dealers.
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BDA’s 2nd Qtr Advocacy Priorities.
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Preparing for the Consolidated FINRA Registration Rules and Restructured Examination Requirements.
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BDA Sends Letters of Support for PCAOB Audit Exemption Bill Senate Banking Committee to Hold Hearing on the Bill Next Week.
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The Markup Rule for Municipal Bonds.
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SIFMA: Select Enhancements to Protect Retail Investors in Municipal and Corporate Bonds.
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MSRB Compliance Corner – Summer, 2018
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MSRB Initiates Retrospective Review of Underwriter Disclosures to Issuers.
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Rule 4210 Update: BDA Submits Capital Charge Letter to FINRA.
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Interactive Brokers Welcomes New Bond Disclosure Rules.
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Hawkins Advisory: Cybersecurity – Municipal Disclosure
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MSRB Launches Re-Engineered Trade Reporting System.
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Muni Bonds Measure Heads to White House.
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How an Arcane, New Accounting Standard is Helping Reporters Follow the Money.
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The Fight for Advanced Refundings Continues.
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Congress Passes Legislation to Classify Municipal Securities as High Quality Liquid Assets.
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House Passes Senate-Approved Bank Regulatory Reform Bill – BDA’s Advocacy Efforts Help Classify Muni Bonds as HQLA.
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Banking Bill Expected to Help Lower State and Local Borrowing Costs.
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Better Disclosure Is One Florida Issuer’s Path to Lower Borrowing Costs.
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FINRA to Start Examining New Muni Markup Rule Compliance.
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Pennsylvania Sues Over Troubled Harrisburg Incinerator Bond Deals.
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The Curtain Is Lifted For Municipal Bond Markups.
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MSRB Requests Comment on Re-Establishing Standalone Rule on Discretionary Transactions in Customer Accounts.
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MBFA Chair Submits Commentary in the Bond Buyer.
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SEC Adopts Amendments to Modify MA Forms.
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MSRB Establishes Advertising Rule for Municipal Advisors and Enhances Dealer Advertising Rule.
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SEC Approves Delay of Rule 4210.
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New Commission Disclosure Rule Could Alter Bond Market.
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Why Your Clients May Push Back on Bond Fees.
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U.S. Muni Bond Firms Race to Comply with New Price Transparency Rule.
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Starting Next Week You Can See Brokers’ Profits From Bond Sales.
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Here’s How Much Your Broker Makes When You Buy a Bond.
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Regulatory Changes Put Spotlight On Bond Pricing, Disclosure.
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Welcome to a Know-Your-Fees World, Muni-Bond Buyers.
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SEC Sues Municipal Adviser for Lying to Texas School District.
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SEC Charges Texas-Based Muni Advisor With Defrauding School District.
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Muni Brokerage Head Says Pricing Rules Won’t Aid Mutual Funds.
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Increasing Civil and Criminal Enforcement in the Municipal Bond Market.
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MSRB Holds Quarterly Meeting.
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S&P: Bank Loan Structures Risks Remain, But GASB 88 Is A Positive Step Toward Transparency In Financial Reporting.
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Muni Regulator to Seek Comment on ‘Pennying’ by Dealers.
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Commentary: EMMA Hits a Milestone in Muni Transparency.
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Milestones in Municipal Market Transparency: The Evolution of EMMA.
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EMMA Municipal Bond Info Website Becoming More User Friendly.
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MSRB’s New Online MuniEdPro® Course on Rules G-8 and G-9.
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SIFMA: Draft FAQs Regarding Rule G-42 and the Making of Recommendations.
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BDA Submits Comment Letter: MSRB Seeks Input on a Compliance Resource to Help Distinguish Advice and Recommendations (Rule G-42).
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BDA UPDATE: SEC Votes to Move Forward with “Fiduciary” Rule.
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GASB Statement No. 88 Defines Debt and Increases Disclosure Requirements for Government Financial Statements: Orrick
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FINRA Publishes Regulatory Notice Regarding 2018 GASB Accounting Support Fee .
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Commentary: Muni Industry Best Served by Wider Acceptance of Group Net Syndication Rule.
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MSRB Provides Overview Of Municipal Market Derivatives Regulatory Framework.
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BDA Submits Comment Letter: FINRA Requests Comment on the Application of Certain Rules to Government Securities and to Other Debt Securities More Broadly.
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GASB Establishes New Guidance on Debt Disclosures, Addresses Direct Borrowings and Direct Placements.
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Continuing Disclosure in the Municipal Bond Market: Importance of Compliance.
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Compelling a Muni Indenture Trustee to Arbitrate Before FINRA: Kramer Levin
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Hawkins Advisory: Municipal Market Regulatory Update.
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NAST Writes HQLA Letter to Congressional Leadership.
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MSRB Publishes Issue Brief on Minimum Denominations of Municipal Securities.
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BDA Advocacy 1st Quarter – 2018
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BDA Legislative Update: Senate Approves Financial Regulatory Reform Bill.
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Here’s Why Muni-Bond Demand Could Get a Lift from Bank Legislation.
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Read About EMMA’s Upcoming 10-Year Anniversary and the Enhancements We’re Launching Later This Spring.
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CFPB and NASBA Continuing Education Credits.
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MSRB Compliance Corner.
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Big Banks Get a Big Win in Senate Rollback Bill.
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Fitch to Include Disclosure on PR Special Rev Ruling in Related Issuer Research.
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What’s the Outlook for Munis as HQLA?
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SIFMA Comments on Amendments to MSRB Rule G-21 and New Rule G-40.
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SIFMA Comments to MSRB Form G-45 under Rule G-45, on Reporting of Information on Municipal Fund Securities; Regarding 529 College Savings Plans and ABLE Programs.
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How Should You Respond When SEC Examiners Come Knocking?
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MSRB Seeks Input on a Compliance Resource to Help Distinguish Advice and Recommendations.
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Q4 2017: Municipal Advisor Exam Results.
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FINRA Requests Comment on the Application of Certain Rules to Government Securities and to Other Debt Securities More Broadly.
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SEC Announces 2018 National Examination Priorities.
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SEC’s 2018 Exam Priorities Reflect Continued Focus on Cybersecurity.
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BDA Sends Follow-Up Letter to SEC Chairman Clayton Regarding Retail Confirmation Mark-Up Disclosure.
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New MSRB MuniEdPro® Course: Upcoming Mark-Up Disclosure Requirements and Determination of Prevailing Market Price.
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MSRB Holds Quarterly Board Meeting.
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Reminder: Applications for the MSRB Board of Directors are due February 16, 2018
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Reminder: There’s Still Time to Comment on the MSRB’s Approach to Providing Compliance Support.
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FINRA Proposes Changes to the Securities Industry Essentials Examination.
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U.S. SEC Probing Muni Bond Market Practices – California Treasurer.
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Commentary: Reflections on the Municipal Market’s Distinctive Regulatory Approach.
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MSRB Request for Comment on Compliance Support.
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SEC Probing Muni Market, California Treasurer’s Office Says.
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MSRB Proposal Would Govern How Muni Advisors Advertise.
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MSRB Seeks to Establish Advertising Rule for Municipal Advisors and Update Dealer Standards.
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MSRB Announces Topics to be Discussed at Board Meeting.
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SEC Accelerates Work on a ‘Fiduciary’ Standard.
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SEC Holds First Meeting of its Fixed Income Market Structure Advisory Committee.
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Primary Offering Practices, Strategic Plan Among Topics at MSRB Meeting.
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MSRB Publishes 2017 Annual Report and Audited Financial Statements.
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California Municipalities’ Debt Disclosures Contrast With Climate Warnings.
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Have California Munis Misled Investors And Bond Insurers About Climate Risk?
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Post-Trade Group Working to Further Shorten U.S. Settlement Cycle.
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MSRB Reminds Dealers of Existing Guidance on Filtering of Bids and Offers.
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MSRB Seeks Board of Directors Applicants.
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Detroit Boosts Disclosure in Effort to Build Investor Confidence.
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MSRB January Monthly Update.
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Outlook 2018: SEC’s Top Muni Cop Lists Enforcement Priorities.
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Lawsuit Claims Houston Misled Voters on $1B Pension Bonds.
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MSRB to Amend Requirements for Obtaining CUSIP Numbers.
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FAF Trustees Name New Members to the GASAC.
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Ex-New York Town Official Sentenced to Two-And-Half Years for Bond Fraud.
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MSRB Amends Form G-45 to Collect Additional Fee Data about ABLE Programs and 529 College Savings Plans.
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SEC Approves Change to 529, ABLE Reporting.
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Surge in Private Muni Issuance Leaves Disclosure Black Hole.
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MSRB Amends Form G-45 to Collect Additional Fee Data about ABLE Programs and 529 College Savings Plans.
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SIFMA Submits Letter Responding to MSRB Amendment No. 1 with SEC Clarification of MSRB Rule G-34(a)(i) on the Use of CUSIPs.
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MSRB Compliance Newsletter.
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NFMA Municipal Analysts Bulletin.
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MSRB Extends Comment Deadline on Request for Comment on Providing Compliance Support.
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Refresh Your Knowledge of MSRB Gift-Giving Restrictions.
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Ramapo Agrees with SEC to Clean up Bond Finances.
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What Bond Investors Weren’t Told About a Threat Facing Cinco Ranch.
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SEC Charges Oyster Bay, New York, With Bond Fraud.
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Long Island Town Charged With Securities Fraud.
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Wealthy N.Y. Town Sued by SEC Over Loan Aid for Restaurateur.
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MSRB Release on Offering Practices Draws Frosty Reception From Some.
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MSRB’s Request for Comment on Retrospective Review of Primary Offering Practices.
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SIFMA Response to MSRB Concept Release on Primary Offering Practices.
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SEC Finds Widespread Compliance Failures Among Municipal Advisors.
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MSRB Seeks Input on Compliance Support.
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GASB: Understanding Costs and Benefits: Fiduciary Activities.
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MSRB Publishes Information on its Compliance and Market Leadership Activities.
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MSRB to Streamline Series 52 Exam.
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GASB Proposes Clarifications to Guidance on Majority Equity Interests.
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NFMA Comment Letter on MSRB Regulatory Notice 2017-19.
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Markup Rule Deadline May Be Hard To Meet.
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Hold-to-Maturity CUSIP Exemption Tweaked in New Filing.
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MSRB Files Amendment to Proposal on Obtaining CUSIP Numbers.
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MSRB Provides New FAQ for Municipal Advisors on Continuing Education Requirements.
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MSRB Releases New Data on Inter-Dealer Electronic Trading of Municipal Bonds.
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MSRB Announces Members of Compliance Advisory Group.
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MSRB Publishes Vision and Principles for Evolving EMMA.
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U.S. SEC Close to Forming Group to Scrutinize the Bond Market.
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MSRB Holds Quarterly Board Meeting October 2017
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NSAA Responds to AICPA Exposure Draft.
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FAF: From the President’s Desk.
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Amendments to the FINRA Code of Arbitration Procedure for Customer Disputes to Expand the Options Available to Customers if a Firm or Associated Person Is or Becomes Inactive.
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MSRB Letter to SEC Investor Advocate.
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MSRB Announces Board Meeting Topics.
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MSRB FY18 Budget Summary.
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Explore the MSRB’s New Compliance Center.
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GASB Survey on Note Disclosure Requirements.
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Treasury Issues Priority Guidance Plan for Municipal Bonds.
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SIFMA Submits Comments to SEC on MSRB Clarification of Rule G-34(a)(i) on the Use of CUSIPs.
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Dealers, Issuers, Advisors Call for Changes to CUSIP Proposal.
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MSRB Seeks to Collect Additional Fee Information About ABLE Programs and 529 College Savings Plans.
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Commentary: Questions Remain as Bond Market Prepares for Markup Disclosure Rule.
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FAST Act Modernization and Simplification of Regulation S-K.
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MSRB Provides Continuing Education Planning Tool for Municipal Advisors.
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MSRB Releases New MuniEdPro® Courses on Best Execution and Gift-Giving.
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BDA’s 2016-17 Federal Regulatory and Legislative Priorities and Accomplishments.
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NFMA Summary: GASB 87, New Governmental Lease Accounting Standards.
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House OKs Bill To Equalize Muni Bonds In Liquidity Rules.
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SEC Continues Public Finance Enforcement Agenda Two Recent Cases Filed: Orrick
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Changes to MSRB Fees for Municipal Advisors.
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SIFMA Seeks Volcker Rule Exemption for Tender Option Bonds.
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MSRB: Issuers Shouldn’t Choose Underwriter’s Counsel.
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Lawyers Critical of MSRB Guidance.
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FINRA Proposed Rule Change – Section 13 of Schedule A.
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The Path Forward on HQLA.
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BDA Comment Letter to the DOL: Supporting an Extended Transition Period
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MSRB Announces Results of Qualifying Examination for Municipal Advisors.
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Commentary: Key Takeaways from the SEC’s Post-MCDC, Beaumont Cease and Desist Order.
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MSRB Solicits Input on Retrospective Review of Primary Offering Practices.
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NFMA Comment: GASB Proposed Statement No. 3-30, Certain Disclosures Related to Debt, Including Direct Borrowings and Direct Placements.
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Bond Dealers of America Advocacy: 3rd Qtr – 2017
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MCDC Architect Chan Makes Muni Enforcement Predictions.
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SIFMA Submits Comments to SEC on Proposed New MSRB Fee for Dealers Underwriting 529 Plans.
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Commentary: Don’t Be Selective About Disclosure.
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MSRB Publishes Market Advisory on Selective Disclosure.
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