Kyle Glazier is the Washington Bureau Chief of The Bond Buyer. He has previously covered securities law, the Far West, and markets. He has previously written for the Houston Chronicle, Albany Times-Union, and The Denver Post. He holds a bachelor’s degree in English from Arizona State University and a master’s degree in journalism from the University of Colorado.
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A fourth-quarter surge in municipal bond issuance spurred by tax reform led to the largest market in years.
By Kyle GlazierMarch 9 -
A sweeping bank regulatory bill under debate in the Senate is very close to achieving something the muni market has been fighting for since 2014: the inclusion of municipal bonds as high-quality liquid assets.
By Kyle GlazierMarch 8 -
Pension policy decisions made to improve funding levels are putting financial pressure on school districts through higher contributions.
By Kyle GlazierMarch 8 -
Analysts have noticed a definite hesitance of issuers to talk to them one-on-one and blame the MSRB's market advisory warning issuers against revealing material information to select investors.
By Kyle GlazierMarch 5 -
Groups representing both dealer and non-dealer muni advisors are opposed to the MSRB's new rule and rule changes on advertising because they are too dissimilar from FINRA's rules and could be confusing.
By Kyle GlazierMarch 1 -
New money sales made up for a drop in refundings, pushing the region past $95 billion of volume.
March 1 -
The SEC told a federal court that it will not pursue a judgment against the muni advisor firm or its principal unless it appears that the settlement process has stalled.
By Kyle GlazierFebruary 27 -
As bond lawyers meeting in Phoenix discussed current topics in securities law and enforcement on Thursday, one theme that emerged was the importance of a smart response to SEC inquiries.
By Kyle GlazierFebruary 22 -
The MSRB's annual Fact Book paints a picture of a 2017 muni market that held fairly steady despite tax reform anxiety, with no major declines or drastic shifts in trading activity or trends.
By Kyle GlazierFebruary 21 -
Market participants want the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board's compliance guidance to be clear and within the scope of its authority.
By Kyle GlazierFebruary 20