Robert Slavin
The Bond Buyer
New York, NY, United States
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PREPA mediation extended to April 28
Mediation sessions are expected to resume in the coming weeks. → Read More
Puerto Rico board defends its latest motions in PREPA case
It says its urgent motion was administrative and the objections shouldn't be accommodated. → Read More
Ratings agencies say higher ed is pressured
Enrollment and inflation-adjusted net tuition trends are negative. → Read More
Cora Bruemmer
"The diversity of people and places I get to work with in U.S. Public Finance, from small special purpose districts to large cities and states," makes work interesting for Cora Bruemmer. I feel like I'm always learning something new." → Read More
Tyler Cobb
"I've always found public finance very intellectually engaging. The business and regulatory landscapes are constantly shifting, so there's always something new to learn," Tyler Cobb said. → Read More
Peter Scherer
"Every credit has its quirks," Peter Scherer said. "I enjoy the challenge of putting them in context while delivering thoughtful and punchy credit opinions that inform investors and inspire confidence in the municipal market." → Read More
Time may be running out for University of Puerto Rico bonds
There is chatter about a restructuring of UPR bonds, which have been paid throughout the territory's bankruptcy; the university's accreditation is a factor. → Read More
PREPA bondholders seek bankruptcy dismissal as step to appointing receiver
Bondholders want a quick resolution and they say the Oversight Board's approach would take two years. → Read More
PREPA talks deadline extended
Judge Swain grants the mediation team's request for an extension until Sept. 16 and possibly longer. → Read More
Puerto Rico Oversight Board sues governor over labor law
The board says the law will reduce economic activity and government revenues. → Read More
PREPA mediators ask for more time
The team now wants the option to continue discussions through September. → Read More
Guam governor says finances are improving
She expects $50 million more in revenues in fiscal 2023. → Read More
U.S. Virgin Islands voters mainly stick with incumbents
Incumbent Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. will face Sen. Kurt Vialet in a gubernatorial general election in November. → Read More
Puerto Rico revenues came in 12.8% above projections
Revenues for the first 11 months of the fiscal year outpaced the Oversight Board's 12-month expectations. → Read More
Puerto Rico’s economic activity increased in May
New York Fed president calls Puerto Rico's recovery from the COVID-19 slump "astounding." → Read More
Puerto Rico HTA plan confirmation hearing set for mid-August
Bankruptcy judge set deadlines for voting on the Highways and Transportation Authority plan of adjustment, moving it closer to confirmation. → Read More
Maryland to bring $1 billion-plus GOs to competitive market
Gilt-edged Maryland typically helps to guide triple-A yield curves. → Read More
PREPA parties seek extra month for debt deal negotiations
All parties except for the Unsecured Creditors Committee support the extension. → Read More
Appeals court hears challenges to Puerto Rico Plan of Adjustment
Issue is disposition of $1 billion to $2 billion of Puerto Rico government funds. → Read More
Puerto Rico’s January and February revenues were up 22.4%
Revenues were also up compared to the Oversight Board's projection made on Jan. 27. → Read More