This installment of Bonding Time features Brian Egan, Policy Director at the National Association of State Treasurers. Topics will include: Update on Status of State and Local Funding in COVID Relief Discussion on Probabilities of Muni Priorities Becoming Law in 2021 State and Local Muni Outlook
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“Bonding Time” podcast – Tom Kozlik of Hilltop Securities
This installment of Bonding Time features Tom Kozlik of Hilltop Securities discusses the Biden Administration’s legislative and executive agenda and the potential impact on the municipal bond market. Bonding Time will feature a selection of market experts to discuss the current state of the municipal market combined with Federal legislative and regulatory policies impacting muni market structure. Topics will…
“BONDING TIME” Podcast with the President of DPC Data, Ken Hoffman
NOW Available: BDA podcast with the President of DPC Data, Ken Hoffman History of DPC Data Obligor Mapping Tool Variety of Services / Products for Muni Bond Dealers Ken Hoffman, President, DPC Data
Bonding Time Podcast: 2020 Elections with Political Analyst Nathan Gonzales
NOW Available: BDA podcast with the political analyst, Nathan Gonzales What to expect on November 3 – The White House and Congress Is there a “silent majority” or do the pollsters have it right? Nathan Gonzales Editor and Publisher of Inside Elections with Nathan L. Gonzales & CNN Political Analyst …
BDA Launches a New Podcast: Washington Roundup
Covering the fixed income markets – market structure, technology, regulation, legislation, politics, profiles of firms and business leaders Listen to the inaugural podcast with Brett Bolton and Michael Decker of the BDA as they discuss the SEC’s temporary condition exemption for MA’s and the potential for federal stimulus and infrastructure with Emily Brock of GFOA.…
A new take on MSRB Rule G-23
Rule G-23: There were a lot of great papers presented at the ninth annual Brookings Municipal Finance Conference that concluded yesterday. Two in particular stood out for me due to their implications for current regulatory issues. MSRB Rule G-23 has been controversial since the MSRB rewrote the rule in 2011. Before that time, Rule G-23…
Biden Infrastructure Plan–Big on Ideas, but Lacking on Financing and Funding Details
As we head into the heart of Election 2020, the doldrums of summer can provide an outlet for candidates of all ideologies to present their policy ideas, and in most years these proposals tend to fall on deaf ears as Americas far and wide are enjoying their summer vacations. As you know, this year is…
More of the same from the SEC
by: Michael Decker July 8, 2020 SEC and MSRB staff yesterday held a webinar to walk through the details of the unprecedented Temporary Conditional Exemption the Commission released on June 16. It’s always good to hear from the regulators, and their comments will help those who use the TCE to properly comply with its terms. However, the TCE overall…