Figuring out a way to account for the shift in market demographics is crucial to the long-term future of the muni market, but it doesn't appear to be a priority.
-
The first tobacco bond payment default raises the prospect of additional isolated failures, but not a systemic sector collapse, according to Market Intelligence analyst Jeff Lipton, highlighting how vintage, lien, turbo and reserve features can produce sharply different cash flow and liquidity outcomes.
-
The Trump administration's attempt to strip funds for the Gateway Hudson River rail tunnel project "fragrantly" violated federal law, according to a judge.
-
"We're basically engaging more of the bond market ecosystem in everything we do," said Mike Nicholas, CEO of the Bond Market Association.
-
The first tobacco bond payment default raises the prospect of additional isolated failures, but not a systemic sector collapse, according to Market Intelligence analyst Jeff Lipton, highlighting how vintage, lien, turbo and reserve features can produce sharply different cash flow and liquidity outcomes.
-
Market Intelligence analyst Jeff Lipton explains why constrained state budgets should not be mistaken for broad credit deterioration, pointing to rainy-day funds, revenue diversity, low debt burdens and strong debt-service protections as key stabilizers.
-
Market Intelligence analyst Jeff Lipton breaks down how security selection, sector allocation, curve positioning and carry can generate excess returns in high-yield munis, while warning that weak cash flow, a lack of economic viability, limited liquidity and thin disclosure can quickly undermine value.
Municipal issuers sold $299.293 billion of bonds in the first half of 2026, up 5.2% year-over-year, according to LSEG data.
Illinois-based Bernardi Securities released an Environmental Risk Index that gauges relative environmental risk within municipal bond portfolios.
Grace Martinez steps into the president's office at the Government Financial Officers Association hoping to continue the organization's membership expansion.
Prepay energy borrowings may not generate promised savings.
Sven Hodges will focus on energy and advanced manufacturing projects.
-
The modern bond market is no longer defined by dealers and asset managers alone.
-
Blockchain-based tokenization could modernize muni market infrastructure by compressing settlement timelines, automating coupon and redemption workflows, and creating a shared, immutable ownership and compliance record.
-
While fixed-spread tenders may be a novelty for tax-exempt bonds, they have been around for over 40 years for corporate bonds.
-
Introducing The Bond Buyer's newest Muni Hall of Famers who will be honored at an awards dinner in Boston on Sept. 30, 2025.
-
"I have been very fortunate to contribute to a fascinating sector of the financial industry that is full of ambiguous issues and data," said Tom Doe. "I am flattered to be included in the Hall of Fame, it is a wonderful capstone to my career."
-
Over nearly 40 years, investment banker Diana Hoadley built a legacy of far-ranging vision and collaboration that left a trail of professional admirers.
"I love solving complicated problems faced by our local governmental clients," Leslie Bacon. "We come up with strategic solutions that have a real impact on our communities."
"The intersection between the public impact and the financial markets is unique and it brings a lot of good people to the same place. I really enjoy being a part of this community," Connor Benoit said.
Roosevelt & Cross president and executive director of public finance Elaine Brennan receives the 2025 Freda Johnson Award for the private sector.
-
Artificial intelligence is changing the world, including the way bond issuers are dealing with disclosures to investors and relations with the Security and Exchange Commission.
-
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a measure into law that restrict local governments increases in property tax yields.
-
Issuance is on pace for another year of record supply even as factors driving credit spreads change, Center for Municipal Finance Director Justin Marlowe said.
-
The Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board's EMMA website is getting a revamp this year, Chief Product Officer Brian Anthony told a GFOA committee.
-
Issuance falls to an estimated $5.055 billion this week, lighter due to the holiday, and it's possible some deals will come on Monday.
-
- Daily BriefingDelivered Every WeekdayIdeas that impact your business delivered to your inbox every day.
- Intraday News UpdateDelivered Every WeekdayGet notified on breaking news and events.
- Primary Market ReportWeeklyRecap of articles on new issuance as well as Featured Deals on the week.
- Weekly Top 10WeeklyRecap of the 10 most read Bond Buyer articles of the past week.
Gilmore & Bell and Nixon Peabody were new entrants in the top 10, bumping Greenberg Traurig and Bracewell to the top 15.
-
ON-DEMAND VIDEOJosé Torres, senior economist at Interactive Brokers, breaks down the FOMC decision and Fed Chair Jerome Powell's press conference.
-
ON-DEMAND VIDEOSean Snaith, Director of the Institute for Economic Forecasting at the University of Central Florida, will provide insight into the FOMC meeting.
-
ON-DEMAND VIDEOMonetary policy remains the key to the markets. The Federal Open Market Committee predicts one rate cut in 2026, but the panel will get a lot of data before
-
Sponsor Content from Bloomberg -
Sponsor Content from DebtBook -
Sponsor Content from MuniPro -
Sponsor Content from Orrick
