Pensions, Privatization, Municipal Bankruptcy Top GASB Research Priorities Jan 23, 2009 | Employment/Human Resources, Municipal Bond Market News/Research, Municipal Finance - General, Municipal Finance - Public Pension FundsThe Governmental Accounting Standards Board has a full agenda for 2009
Bond Buyer Recaps “Tumultuous” Year for Municipal Bond Market Jan 5, 2009 | Municipal Bond Disclosure, Municipal Bond Insurance, Municipal Bond Market News/Research, Municipal Bond Trading & Underwriting, Municipal Finance - GeneralTimeline highlights significant events of 2008 for municipal bond industry
Ruling Poised to Increase Transparency in Municipal Bond Market Dec 29, 2008 | Municipal Bond - Pricing/Analytics, Municipal Bond Disclosure, Municipal Bond Documents & NRMSIRs, Municipal Bond Market News/ResearchEMMA to become the sole NRMSIR for municipal bond disclosure information
Tides May Be Turning for Municipal Bond Calendar Dec 2, 2008 | Municipal Bond Market News/Research, Municipal Bond Trading & UnderwritingTiming, competition, and market conditions drive municipal bond issuance
Mortgage Crisis Threatens Municipal Credit Quality in Some Areas Sep 10, 2008 | Municipal Bond - Pricing/Analytics, Municipal Bond Market News/Research, Municipal Finance - GeneralMike Ross of Morgan Keegan discusses the impact of lower property and assessed values on municipal credit quality
Vallejo Bankruptcy Filing Garners Attention in Municipal Finance Circles Aug 26, 2008 | Cities, Towns & Villages, Municipal Bankruptcy and Default, Municipal Bond Market News/Research, Municipal Finance - General, Municipal Finance - Public Pension Funds, Municipal Law, Codes & OrdinancesAs the courts consider Vallejo’s request for Chapter 9 protection, will other municipalities follow suit?
EMMA Update: Phase Two Provides Increased Access to Issuer Information Aug 19, 2008 | Municipal Bond Disclosure, Municipal Bond Documents & NRMSIRs, Municipal Bond Market News/Research, Municipal Bond Trading & UnderwritingPlans move forward to expand EMMA to include continuing disclosure documents
EMMA: One-Stop Portal for Municipal Bond Disclosure Jul 10, 2008 | Housing/Land Use - General Sites, Municipal Bond - Pricing/Analytics, Municipal Bond Disclosure, Municipal Bond Documents & NRMSIRs, Municipal Bond Market News/Research, Municipal Bond Trading & UnderwritingIf you’re impressed by phase one of the MSRB’s new EMMA portal, stay tuned
Debate Over Restructuring Muni Ratings System Continues May 19, 2008 | Fiscal Distress, Municipal Bankruptcy, Municipal Bond - Pricing/Analytics, Municipal Bond Market News/Research, Municipal Bonds, Municipal Bonds, Credit Quality and Disclosure, Municipal Finance - GeneralWhile proponents of a radical change in the municipal ratings system would like to see imminent change, others caution against acting in haste.
Hot off the press … The Handbook of Municipal Bonds Apr 21, 2008 | Municipal Bond Disclosure, Municipal Bond Documents & NRMSIRs, Municipal Bond Insurance, Municipal Bond Market News/Research, Municipal Bond Trading & Underwriting, Municipal Finance - General, Municipal Law, Codes & Ordinances“Comprehensive†and “current†are two words that best describe the new 1300+ page Handbook of Municipal Bonds, now available for purchase.