Municipal issuers and their advisors continue to navigate a changing landscape when it comes to arbitrage rebate and yield restriction compliance. As federal regulations evolve and market dynamics shift, staying informed about trends in these areas is more crucial than ever. In this blog post, we’ll break down what’s happening now—and what’s on the horizon. …
Yield Restriction In Focus Cities all around this country are attracting more residents than ever before. It’s not an unprecedented shift for all, but some cities are experiencing their time in the limelight for the first time. The prospects for continued growth is there, but how will the infrastructure keep up? That’s where the tax-exempt …
Municipal bonds serve as the foundation of infrastructure development, providing tax-exempt returns to investors while fueling the construction of essential projects across our communities. These bonds, once issued, also create opportunities for the issuers to generate potential arbitrage opportunities. With the Federal Reserve increasing interest rates over the last few years to ease inflation, this …
Yield Restriction Liability As we enter the waning days of 2023, it’s important to take some time to reflect on what we’ve accomplished. And for some issuers of tax-exempt bonds, on what we still have to accomplish. You see, as 2023 comes to a close, so too does the three-year temporary period for construction bonds …
Interest Rates Are On The Rise Addressing yield restriction in your jurisdiction is an important step toward staying compliant and avoiding unexpected rebate obligations. You’ve probably heard about rising interest rates in this country. Unless you’ve been on a year-long sabbatical in the Amazon. If so, welcome back. Early in 2022, the Federal Reserve, through …