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Taming Premium Bonds

Posted on August 10, 2016 by Win Smith

The Bond Buyer published my commentary Taming  Premium Bonds earlier today.  Although callable premium bonds are very popular in the municipal market, I argue that they hurt issuers and the market.  Market rules dictate that the proceeds to the issuer compensate only for high … Continue reading →

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2014 Municipal Finance Conference

Posted on June 3, 2014 by Win Smith

The Bond Buyer, the Brandeis International Business School, and the Rosenberg Institute of Global Finance will host the 2014 Municipal Finance Conference from July 31 to August 1, 2014 in Boston.  Now in its third year, the conference fosters communication between … Continue reading →

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Agenda Set for 2013 Municipal Finance Conference

Posted on June 5, 2013 by Win Smith

The agenda is now set for the 2013 Municipal Finance Conference, sponsored by The Bond Buyer and Brandeis International Business School.  The conference will be held August 1-2, 2013 at the Boston Park Plaza Hotel. As a member of the organizing … Continue reading →

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2013 Municipal Finance Conference

Posted on May 15, 2013 by Win Smith

The Bond Buyer and Brandeis International Business School will host the 2013 Municipal Finance Conference on August 1-2, 2013 at the Boston Park Plaza Hotel.  The conference will bring together academics, practitioners, regulators and issuers to discuss the functioning of … Continue reading →

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