Letter Commends Report of CFTC's Staff Task Force on Regulatory Reform
The Association and nine other organizations sent a joint letter to Commodity Futures Trading Commission Chairman William J. Rainer applauding the recent report of the Commission's staff task force on regulatory reform. more...
Recommendations for Good Friday
Noting Dealers' Intentions Regarding Funding Desks
TBMA has confirmed its previous recommendation for an early market close at 2 pm EDT Thursday, April 20 and a full close for Friday, April 21. However, TBMA notes that a number of Primary Dealers intend to provide limited staffing on funding desks...
Amicus Brief Argues Industry Standards Should Set Parameters for Professional Conduct
The Association has filed an amicus curiae brief with the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit in the matter of SEC v. Ough. The case addresses, in part, the question of whether there is a strong legal presumption that an investment banker that followed established industry practice has not behaved fraudulently, recklessly or negligently, in violation of the anti-fraud provisions of federal securities laws. more...
ESF Comments on Basel Committee's Proposition for New Capital Adequacy Framework
The European Securitisation Forum, in commenting today in a letter on proposals issued by the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision to establish a new capital adequacy framework, said the Committee's proposals overall are a positive step for the European securitisation market... more...
New Investinginbonds.com Features
Our site for investors, investinginbonds.com, now offers a great taxable/tax-free equivalent yield calculator, a full glossary of bond terminology, more Investor's Guides...along with a fresh new look. If you haven't visited lately, take a look!
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Agency Debt Market Records 11.5% Increase in Issuance
Issuance totaled $7.07 trillion. Long-term issuance fell 9.1%, while short-term jumped 13.6%... more...
Tax-Exempt Municipal Bonds Save Localities $6.29 Billion in Reduced Borrowing Costs for Schools, According to Association Study
As state and local governments approve new school construction projects to keep up with rising enrollments, U.S. taxpayers will realize $6.29 billion in interest savings over the life of school bonds issued in 1999, according to research done by The Bond Market Association. more...
Exposure Draft of GMRA
TBMA and ISMA recently released for comment the exposure draft of the revised Global Master Repurchase Agreement, together with a note on the principal changes. more... Related documents are available here.
The New Uniform Practices Manual
Electronic Version Also Available
The totally revamped edition of its Uniform Practices, a comprehensive, one-volume reference of clearance and settlement guidelines for the mortgage- and asset-backed markets is available now.
UP is also offered electronically in Adobe Acrobat format. Visit our special UP area for more details, or to order.
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