On September 20th, the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (MSRB) received SEC approval for amendments to MSRB Rule G-14 on reports of sales or purchases. The new rule shortens the amount of time by which brokers, dealers, and municipal securities dealers are required to report most transactions to the MSRB. Initially proposed in January 2024, this rule is intended to increase public interest in the municipal securities market by enhancing the market’s transparency. The amendments reflect substantial revisions made to the trade reporting standard and allow investors and other market participants to have access to more real-time prices. Continue reading "SEC Approves MSRB Rule Change to Shorten..." »