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Sarah Wynn covers securities and infrastructure for the Washington bureau.
Sarah Wynn covers securities and infrastructure for the Washington bureau.
Some say a case announced yesterday echoed one last year where traders allegedly lied to get priority in their orders for newly-issued bonds.
Funds were restricted to states with populations of less than 100 people per square-mile.
The National Federation of Municipal Analysts's latest paper is part of the group's push to encourage "more robust" secondary market disclosure.
The group sent a letter to the Securities and Exchange Commission this week asking for fair dealing rule guidance to be better tailored to 529 savings plans.
As health risks associated with e-cigarettes have gained attention, some states are trying to deter minors from the product through taxation.
Late last week FINRA sent out a notice reminding its members to register as MAs if they engage in investment-related activity with their clients.
The MSRB wants to work with other regulatory groups to decrease confusion surrounding suitability rules in conjunction with the SEC's new Regulation Best Interest.
Issuers and non-dealer muni advisors support the existing prohibition, while dealers asked the MSRB to provide some flexibility.
Researchers at the Pew Charitable Trusts warn local governments that cannabis revenue flows are uncertain.
Market participants want someone with a deep industry knowledge as the MSRB is set to begin its search for a new president.