“Comprehensive†and “current†are two words that best describe the new 1300+ page Handbook of Municipal Bonds, now available for purchase.
Municipal Bond Trading & Underwriting
Podcasts Feature Municipal Market Commentary
From bond insurance to municipal ratings reform, MuniMarket Pulse podcasts address a variety of municipal topics
MuniNet Publisher Earns SMITHs Lifetime Achievement Award
Richard Ciccarone, publisher and founder of Muni Net Guide.com, was recently honored with the 2007 Lifetime Achievement Award by SMITH’s Research & Gradings
NFMA, MuniNet Launch Joint Municipal Bond Gateway
The Municipal Bond Research Gateway – a joint project of MuniNet and the NFMA – is designed to provide convenient access to disclosure and other research materials for municipal bonds.
MSRB Seeks Input on Electronic Access System for Official Statements
The Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board is invited comment on proposed changes to an electronic access system for the distribution of official statements.
GASB Looking for Input on Proposed Reporting Rules for Derivatives
In an effort to improve the financial reporting of derivatives by state and local governments, the General Accounting Standards Board (GASB) has issued a preliminary draft of new disclosure requirements. GASB also recently posted a “plain language” article – written specifically for users of financial statements – that explains derivatives and the proposed reporting requirements in easy-to-understand terms.
Muni Bond Sales Calendar Featured on MuniNetGuide.com
MuniNetGuide.com is now posting the Municipal Bond Sales Calendar - negotiated and competitive deals - for the upcoming, current, and past week. The calendar feature includes links to all issuers, offering handy, one-click access to issuers’ web sites. The...
Real-time Pricing Data for Muni Bond Trades
Marking a significant milestone in the municipal bond industry, the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board began offering real-time pricing data for muni bond trades. InvestinginBonds.com, the investor-education web site hosted by The Bond Market Association, is the...
Report on Transactions in Municipal Securities
The Report on Transactions in Municipal Securities” , A joint effort of the Office of Economic Analysis and the Office of Municipal Securities, analyzes municipal bond trade records from November 1999 through October 2000. The report further increases the...
How the Muni Bond Experts Use the Internet
We recently polled members of the MuniNet Guide & Review Editorial Advisory Board - a group comprised of professionals who work in local government and municipal research - to see how they use the Internet to get the information they need to do their jobs....