Latest from the Committee

  • Webinars

What’s the Risk? Considerations in Drafting Risk Factors Disclosures 

A discussion session on NABL’s newest report examining legal considerations pertaining to risk factors disclosure was held on August 23, 2023.

Event

What’s the Risk? Considerations in Drafting Risk Factors Disclosures 

Join the Securities Law and Disclosure Committee (SLDC) on August 23 for a discussion session on NABL’s newest report examining legal considerations pertaining to risk factors disclosure.

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Market graphic imposed on US Treasury Building in Washington, D.C.
  • Issue Briefs

Understanding the Debt Ceiling

What are the debt ceiling and federal downgrades, and what do they mean for municipal bonds.

  • Comments

Joint Response to ABS Conflicts of Interests Proposal

Comments submitted by a NABL-led coalition in response to the SEC’s request for comments on its proposed rule “Prohibition Against Conflicts of Interest in Certain Securitizations.”

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  • Webinars

Roundtable on FDTA

Member-exclusive webinar and open discussion on the Financial Data Transparency Act (FDTA).

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  • Issue Briefs

Tower Amendment

An essential check on federal overreach into state and local sovereignty.

Committee Leadership

Chair

Brandon C. Pond

Polsinelli
Salt Lake City, UT

Vice Chair

Rebecca S. Lawrence

D.A. Davidson & Co.
Plymouth, MN

Vice Chair

Drew M. Slone

Locke Lord LLP
Dallas, TX

Board Liaison

JoLinda L. Herring

Bryant Miller Olive P.A
Miami, FL

Current Committee Projects

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  • Comments
  • Seeking Volunteers

Input on Municipal Disclosure Guidance

NABL is again considering seeking additional guidance on municipal disclosure obligations and updates to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC’s) 1994 Interpretive Release.

  • Reports and Resources
  • In Progress

Best Practices Paper for Risk Factors Disclosure

A paper to discuss, among other items, various topics of disclosure including revenue and conduit revenue bonds as well as new cyber, climate, and COVID-19 related risks. The paper could…

  • Reports and Resources
  • In Progress

Forward Delivery Bonds FAQ

The Securities Law and Disclosure Committee (SLDC) is working on a frequently asked questions (FAQ) document covering the basic mechanics of a forward delivery; documentation requirements and best practices of…

  • Reports and Resources
  • In Progress

Model CDA

The Securities Law and Disclosure Committee (SLDC) is working to update our Model Continuing Disclosure Agreement (CDA).