SIFMA: The Fundamentals of Municipal Bonds

The Fundamentals of Municipal Bonds: Sixth Edition

Technical Synopsis

This authoritative text serves as the preeminent framework for understanding the mechanics, legal structures, and regulatory environment of the United States municipal bond market. It delivers an objective, technical look into both primary and secondary markets, outlining the operational duties of issuers, underwriters, and brokers. The volume details advanced methodologies for credit analysis, fixed-income risk assessment, and interest rate modeling, while systematically breaking down regulatory disclosure requirements and the fundamental physics of the bond contract itself.

Target Audience & Reader Targeting

Engineered as an industry-leading reference and academic textbook for institutional investment bankers, fixed-income analysts, securities attorneys, underwriters, portfolio managers, and regulatory officials.

Author Biography

The Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (SIFMA) is the leading trade association representing broker-dealers, investment banks, and asset managers in the United States. SIFMA operates as a central authority on market infrastructure, promoting capital market integrity, regulatory compliance, and standardized industry practices.

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