There are a lot of "great technology solutions" out there, said Dan Silva, CEO and cofounder of Adaje.
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A state court validated up to $1.35 billion of Series 2026 special tax revenue bonds for a project to replace the city's convention center.
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The AI data center boom will test communities' power, water and infrastructure capacity, requiring public finance professionals to determine who bears the costs and how private investment can produce lasting public benefit.
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"It's hard to know whether a decrease in enforcement is a statistical blip or early evidence of [a] meeker, milder FINRA in the current era," said Benjamin Edwards, an associate dean at UNLV law school.
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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.
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Market Intelligence analyst Jeff Lipton maps where credit remains stable and where caution is warranted in his mid-year scorecard, flagging pressure points in higher education, K-12, tobacco and parts of local government while outlining the structural strengths supporting states, airports and other essential-service sectors.
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Market Intelligence analyst Jeff Lipton explains how California Mello-Roos land-secured bonds can add yield and diversification, and outlines the underwriting checklist investors should use to balance development risk against structural protections.
There wasn't any one factor driving the muni market's weaker performance, FHN's Ajay Thomas said. But investors had a lot of deals from which to choose.
The city plans to sell $110 million of bonds this summer to cover operating expenses for the rest of the year.
Squire Patton Boggs alum Sarah Vilms will advocate for large public power providers in D.C. at a time when the demand for electricity is skyrocketing.
Democrats have, at least temporarily, blocked measures that would have led to local sales tax increase referendums.
J.P. Morgan is ranked second among underwriters, accounting for $27.182 billion in par on 200 deals year-to-date, according to LSEG.
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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.
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While fixed-spread tenders may be a novelty for tax-exempt bonds, they have been around for over 40 years for corporate bonds.
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With large language models parsing EMMA filings and investor relations sites, municipal issuers must modernize their disclosure so both humans and algorithms can accurately understand their credit story and avoid unintended red flags.
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Introducing The Bond Buyer's newest Muni Hall of Famers who will be honored at an awards dinner in Boston on Sept. 30, 2025.
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"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."
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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.
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A state court validated up to $1.35 billion of Series 2026 special tax revenue bonds for a project to replace the city's convention center.
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The potential timing for a water supply emergency, which had been projected for December, was pushed nine months into the future with the help of rainfall.
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Debt proceeds are earmarked for renovations to the university's football stadium, as well as for student housing, parking and other athletic projects.
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While technology has lowered entry minimums, making it more accessible to all types of investors, the client base for SMAs primarily consists of high-net-worth individuals.
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Investors are hesitant to welcome the concept of AI, which could predict rare muni defaults. Companies specializing in predictive AI for munis believe they'll be able to win over investors.
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ON-DEMAND VIDEOJosé Torres, senior economist at Interactive Brokers, breaks down the FOMC decision and Fed Chair Jerome Powell's press conference.
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