Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Finance, Public
Languages : en
Pages : 272
Book Description
The Bond Buyer ... Yearbook
The Bond Buyer/Thomson Financial ... Yearbook
Author: SEC Docket
Author: United States. Securities and Exchange CommissionPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Securities
Languages : en
Pages : 1376
Book Description
The Bond Buyer/Securities Data Company ... Yearbook
Author: Tax Policy
Author: Michael BrostekPublisher: DIANE Publishing
ISBN: 1437903177
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 77
Book Description
The outstanding amount of state and local gov¿t. tax-exempt bonds has increased over the years. Congress is interested in whether the bonds are used for appropriate purposes since the fed. gov¿t. forgoes billions in tax revenues annually by excluding the bonds¿ interest from investors¿ fed. gross income. Questions also exist over the bonds¿ borrowing costs as they can divert funds from the funded projects. This report: (1) describes recent trends in tax exempt bonds; (2) provides information on the types of facilities financed with tax-exempt bonds; and (3) discusses borrowing costs considering the methods of selling bonds and compares issuance costs paid from bond proceeds for governmental and qualified private activity bonds. Charts.
Encyclopedia of Municipal Bonds
Author: Joe MysakPublisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1118006755
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 242
Book Description
An accessible reference that explores every aspect of the municipal bond market Until now, there has been no accessible encyclopedia, dictionary, nor guide to the world of municipal bonds. Comprehensive and objective, this groundbreaking volume covers the history and mechanics of the municipal market in clear and understandable terms. It covers all aspects of the market, including pricing, trading, taxation issues and yields, as well as topical events such as the financial crisis, hysteria about defaults and Chapter 9 municipal bankruptcy, fraud, and regulation. Encyclopedia of Municipal Bonds also contains entries on important historical events and provides much-needed context for this field. Everything you ever wanted to know about municipal bonds in one comprehensive resource Joe Mysak is the author of the Bloomberg bestseller Handbook for Muni Issuers Demystifies the world of municipal bonds for both the novice and professional investor Explores issues such as the Orange County bankruptcy, the Jefferson County default, the New York City financial crisis, and the surprisingly recent creation of the modern municipal market Encyclopedia of Municipal Bonds offers an essential reference guide for investors, professionals, regulators, insurers, and anyone else involved in the municipal bond market.
The Fundamentals of Municipal Bonds
Author: SIFMAPublisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 0470903384
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 326
Book Description
The definitive new edition of the most trusted book on municipal bonds As of the end of 1998, municipal bonds, issued by state or local governments to finance public works programs, such as the building of schools, streets, and electrical grids, totaled almost $1.5 trillion in outstanding debt, a number that has only increased over time. The market for these bonds is comprised of many types of professionals—investment bankers, underwriters, traders, analysts, attorneys, rating agencies, brokers, and regulators—who are paid interest and principal according to a fixed schedule. Intended for investment professionals interested in how US municipal bonds work, The Fundamentals of Municipal Bonds, Sixth Edition explains the bond contract and recent changes in this market, providing investors with the information and tools they need to make bonds reliable parts of their portfolios. The market is very different from when the fifth edition was published more than ten years ago, and this revision reasserts Fundamentals of Municipal Bonds as the preeminent text in the field Explores the basics of municipal securities, including the issuers, the primary market, and the secondary market Key areas, such as investing in bonds, credit analysis, interest rates, and regulatory and disclosure requirements, are covered in detail This revised edition includes appendixes, a glossary, and a list of financial products related to applying the fundamentals of municipal bonds An official book of the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (SIFMA) With today's financial market in recovery and still highly volatile, investors are looking for a safe and steady way to grow their money without having to invest in stocks. The bond market has always been a safe haven, although confusing new bonds and bond funds make it increasingly difficult for unfamiliar investors to decide on the most suitable fixed income investments.
The Bond Buyer's Municipal Marketplace
Author: New Routes for Funding and Financing Highways and Transit
Author: United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on FinancePublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Federal aid to transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
State and Local Financial Instruments
Author: Craig L. JohnsonPublisher: Edward Elgar Publishing
ISBN: 1783476176
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 283
Book Description
The ability of a nation to finance its basic infrastructure is essential to its economic well-being in the 21st century. This book covers the municipal securities market in the United States from the perspective of its primary capital financing role in