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Build America Mutual has extended its GreenStar program to include non-insured deals as well as also being placed on the Nasdaq Sustainable Bond Network.
September 28 -
The impact of COVID-19 has had a positive outcome for the bond insurers, as use of municipal bond insurance has surged 44.2% year-over-year for the first half of 2020.
August 24 -
The COVID-19 pandemic is helping the bond insurance industry grow, a report from Kroll says.
August 19 -
Their suit against 11 bond underwriters will be heard in a local, rather than federal, court, the lead judge said Wednesday.
July 29 -
S&P conducted its review of Assured Guaranty and views the firm's approach to writing business in current market conditions as well thought out and measured.
July 17 -
COVID-19 has put large burdens on state and local coffers and new business for the municipal bond insurers, generally, has increased.
July 15 -
Build America Mutual's underwriting and risk-management guidelines have an insured portfolio that does not reflect the overall U.S. municipal market and may perform better in a stressful economic scenario, S&P said.
July 9 -
So far this year, the bond insurance industry is on a better pace than it was last year. As of May 9, both Assured Guaranty and Build America Mutual have accounted for $7.30 billion in 563 deals, up from the $5.99 billion spanning 490 transactions as of May 9, 2019.
May 15 -
Assured Guaranty and BAM, the two active muni bond insurers, released statements Monday saying they are prepared and able to manage impacts of COVID-19.
March 24 -
The two active municipal bond insurers insured $5 billion more in 2019 than they did in 2018 thanks to a surge of issuance in the fourth quarter.
February 24