During this installment of the CDFA-BNY Mellon Development Finance Webcast Series, we heard from George Friedlander of Citigroup and Scott Lilienthal of Hogan Lovells as they examined current discussions on the Volcker Rule and what changes, if any,...

During this installment of the CDFA-BNY Mellon Development Finance Webcast Series, Caren Franzini of NJEDA, John Wotten of Wells Fargo, and Jim LeBuhn of Fitch Ratings weighed in on direct purchases and whether these deals should be more transparent.

Missed the latest installment of the CDFA-BNY Mellon Development Finance Webcast Series? Listen to the webcast online as a panel of industry experts discuss how transformational deals and big ideas are turning our economy around and leading to big...

Tax-exempt bonds could be included in spending cuts as part of new jobs legislation or Deficit Commission recommendations. During this installment of the CDFA-BNY Mellon Development Finance Webcast Series, we heard a panel of bond finance policy...

Private-activity bond issuance increased by approximately 16% last year, according to the 2010 National Volume Cap Report released by CDFA in July. During this webcast, we discussed the key findings and trends from this report, and heard from Bill...

The CDFA Bond Finance Resource Center is a one-stop hub for all of the resources, reports, headlines, and projects that CDFA collects and publishes related to bond finance. Find links to resource tags, market reports, original research, upcoming...

Conduit issuers are facing increased scrutiny of late with recently released reports from the IRS and heightened media attention. During this webcast, Michael Bailey of Foley & Lardner and Eileen Marxen of CIDFAC discussed the role of conduit...

2011 has been a down year for the municipal bond market and the remaining half of the year offers vague opportunity for increases in bond issuance volume. During this webcast, industry experts discussed current market data, what’s working, and where...

A growing number of state and local issuers have begun to issue bonds for projects outside their immediate geographic boundaries. During this webcast, representatives from three issuing authorities discuss the pros and cons of multi-jurisdictional...

The use of municipal bonds commonly issued to finance infrastructure, redevelopment, and other projects is under attack. During this webcast, leading bond experts discussed the challenges that states are facing with development bonds and potential...

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission issued proposed rules that would require appointed board members of municipal entities to register with both the SEC and the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (MSRB) if they advise on the issuance of...

Build America & Recovery Zone Bonds expired at the end of 2010 signaling major changes for the development finance industry and capital markets. In the first of the 2011 CDFA-BNY Mellon Development Finance Webcast Series, we heard from Brian...

Private activity bonds are the staple of any development finance agency, and knowing when to use them and what types of projects qualify for the financing is critical. During this installment of the CDFA-BNY Mellon Development Finance Webcast...

As many states and municipalities face serious budget crises, public-private partnerships are being considered as potential solutions. During this installment of the CDFA - BNY Mellon Development Finance Webcast Series, we discuss how public private...

As the capital markets have tightened during the 2009 economic downturn, nearly every region of the country has found it difficult to successfully finance projects. In March 2010, the CDFA - BNY Mellon Development Finance Webcast Series explored the...

The bond buying market has changed significantly over the past two years with considerable contraction in the volume and capacity of the bond buying community. With many types of bonds in the market, it is important to know who is buying bonds and...

The regulatory and compliance landscape in the municipal bond industry has multiple players and can be difficult to navigate. With new regulations introduced each year, their purpose, effectiveness, and importance is often up for debate. In this...

As the capital markets have tightened during the 2009 economic downturn, nearly every region of the country has found it difficult to successfully finance projects. In March 2010, the CDFA - BNY Mellon Development Finance Webcast Series explored the...