· Gary Gensler Wiki · U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission WikiRemarks before the Municipal Securities Disclosure Conference
Read full speech on sec.gov ↗ContextSpeech by Gary Gensler, Chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
Why it mattersGensler reminds underwriters of their duty to ensure ongoing disclosure for municipal bonds.
Problems raised
- Municipal investors need ongoing information.
- Trust depends on full disclosure.
- Disclosure must be easy to find.
Solutions proposed
- Apply Rule 15c2-12 on continuous disclosure.
- Have underwriters confirm issuer commitments.
- Make disclosures available in designated places.