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Legislation requiring standardized financial disclosure from issuers is attached to a must-pass defense bill, which narrows the window to fight the measure.
September 30 -
The muni market is watching the fiscal 2023 defense bill closely to see if a final version requires issuers to overhaul their financial disclosure practices.
September 21 -
Opponents say the legislation could prompt issuers to drop out of the public bond market while supporters say investors and regulators deserve standardized financials.
September 16 -
Ben Watkins, Director of the State of Florida's Bond Division, talks with Chip Barnett about the latest news coming out of the Sunshine State and takes a look at what's happening in Reedy Creek. He discusses Florida's bonding and debt, infrastructure plans and dives into the state's ESG priorities. (30 minutes)
August 30 -
The University of Michigan is studying the use of XBRL technology for local government financial reports with the state Department of Treasury set to act next.
August 23 -
A group of 20 muni bond investment firms have asked U.S. cities to disclose their environmental-related needs and risks, including infrastructure projects, to CDP, a global disclosure firm.
July 29 -
The three public finance professionals added to BondLink’s issuer relations team are part of the company’s ongoing initiative to help its network navigate a turbulent market.
July 8 -
Mary Colby, who retires from Charles Schwab Investment Management after 30 years in the muni industry, fought for more extensive disclosure for investors.
July 5 -
Disclosure around ESG-related risk factors to credit as well as for ESG-labeled bonds remains a mixed landscape that reflects the heterogenous nature of the muni market itself.
June 28 -
From disclosure to issuance labels, the Chicago finance team is shaping ESG practices that are top of mind for municipal market.
June 28