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State Treasurer Shawn Wooden discusses the state's across-the-board bond rating upgrades, its immediate challenges and initiatives such as "CT Baby Bonds." Paul Burton hosts. (19 minutes)
June 29 -
Dozens of digital tools are billed as democratizing finance. But a number of entrepreneurs still see massive gaps. Here’s why Donald Hawkins and Asya Bradley, co-founders of First Boulevard, believe building a financial brand for Black America is imperative. Join us in a conversation with Mary Wisniewski, editor at Bankrate and First Boulevard’s co-founders as they discuss what banks have missed in serving Black America and how the neobank aims to improve the financial livelihood of the community.
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Over the years, Assured Guaranty has been open to guaranteeing in the U.K. and most of Europe, Australia, and New Zealand and through AGM in the U.S. they cover certain transactions within the Latin American region.
June 25 -
Fitch revised Illinois' outlook to positive but the rating remains BBB-minus, the lowest investment grade.
June 23 -
The city council is considering the city's budget, which gave preliminary approval to a roughly $5.2 billion spending plan that allocates $156 million for violence prevention programs. Council members expect to vote on the budget Thursday.
June 21 -
Mayor Jorge Elorza’s $850 million POB proposal sits stalled in the state legislature while state General Treasurer Seth Magaziner called the legislation too risky.
June 18 -
Lawmakers could not enact the bill on the final day of the regular session, when House Republicans threatened a filibuster.
June 15 -
With the mayor's race riveted on public safety, candidates discussed the city’s finances in a televised debate.
June 14 -
The rating agency elevated its outlook to stable on the state’s general obligation bonds and various state-entity revenue bonds.
June 14 -
Natalie Brown replaces Dominick Mondi, who retired earlier this year.
June 9