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A proposal by bank and securities regulators to roll back some provisions of the Volcker Rule indicates they may be considering rethinking their previous stance on tender option bonds.
June 6 -
The MSRB's controversial commentary about selective disclosure got some support from a top SEC official on Wednesday.
May 30 -
The muni market officially got much of what it has spent years fighting for on Thursday, when President Trump signed the banking bill that makes tradable, investment grade municipal securities high-quality liquid assets under federal banking rules.
May 24 -
The bank deregulatory bill passed by Congress on Tuesday would also make fewer banks systemically important and close a legal loophole that had allowed banks to defraud Puerto Rico investors.
May 22 -
Recent research suggests regulators on a global basis are overestimating the risks of infrastructure-related debt.
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The proposal would establish a standalone rule governing transactions in discretionary accounts, something the board hasn't had in more than 30 years.
May 16 -
A deal struck between House and Senate leaders could lead to a vote as soon as next week on a banking bill that would classify munis as high-quality liquid assets and make them more attractive investments for banks.
May 11 -
GAO says Congress should consider giving SEC penalty authority over issuers, stripping Puerto Rico's triple-tax exemption,and expanding investor protection.
May 9 -
Jessica Kane's appointment as director of the Office of Credit Ratings suggests that Rebecca Olsen could remain acting or become permanent chief of the Office of Municipal Securities.
May 7 -
The MSRB said its proposals should be approved, despite objections from dealers and municipal advisors.
May 1