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Regulation and Compliance

As a part of its mission to promote a fair and efficient market, the MSRB establishes rules, related guidance and supporting compliance resources for municipal securities dealers and municipal advisors.

 

Click below to view the rulemaking process, which provides many opportunities for market participants and the public to provide input.

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What’s New in This Section

- Compliance Resource
Compliance Tip of the Week Archive
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- Requests for Comment
Request for Comment Regarding a Retrospective Review of the MSRB’s Time of Trade Disclosure Rule…
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- SEC Filing
Proposed Rule Change Consisting of Amendments to MSRB Rule G-40, on Advertising by Municipal…
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- SEC Filing
Proposed Rule Change to Create New MSRB Rule G-46, on Duties of Solicitor Municipal Advisors, and…
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- Notice
Designation Information Regarding Mandatory Participation in Business Continuity and Disaster…
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- Compliance Resource
Preparing to Submit MSRB Form A-12
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- Notice
MSRB Amends Rule A-12, on Registration, and Provides Accompanying Form A-12 Changes
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- SEC Filing
Proposed Rule Change to Amend MSRB Rule A-12, on Registration, and Accompanying Form A-12 Changes
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- Requests for Comment
Request for Comment on Draft Amendments to Create an Exemption for Municipal Advisor…
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- SEC Filing
Proposed Rule Change to Amend MSRB Rule G-27, on Supervision, to Further Extend the Current…
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- SEC Filing
Proposed Rule Change to Amend Rule G-3, on Professional Qualification Requirements, to Delete…
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- Notice
MSRB Extends Regulatory Relief for Remote Inspections and Files Amendments to Remove Expired…
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- Requests for Comment
Request for Comment on Draft Amendments to MSRB Rule G-32 to Streamline the Deadlines for…
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- Compliance Resource
Considerations for Assessing Written Supervisory Procedures for Municipal Advisory Services
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- Compliance Resource
Underwriter Considerations for Assessing Written Supervisory Procedures Regarding New Issue Pricing
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- Notice
MSRB Seeks Volunteers for FY 2023 Compliance Advisory Group
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- Compliance Resource
Compliance Calendar
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- Notice
MSRB Amends Rule G-3 on Dealer Continuing Education Program Requirements
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- SEC Filing
Proposed Rule Change to Amend MSRB Rule G-3 Continuing Education Program Requirements to Harmonize…
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- Notice
SEC Approves Amendments to Rule G-34 to Better Align the CUSIP Requirements for Underwriters and…
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- Requests for Comment
Request for Comment on Transaction Reporting Obligations under MSRB Rule G-14
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- SEC Filing
Proposed Rule Change to Amend Certain Rates of Assessment for Rate Card Fees under MSRB Rules A-11…
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- Notice
MSRB Revises and Resubmits Annual Rate Card Amendments
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- Notice
MSRB to End Regulatory Relief that Extended Certain Professional Qualification Requirements Due to…
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- Compliance Resource
Frequently Asked Questions Related to COVID-19 Pandemic Regulatory Relief
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Rules & Interpretive Guidance

The MSRB establishes rules to regulate the activities of broker-dealers and banks that buy, sell and underwrite municipal securities, and municipal advisors that provide advice to state and local governments.

Compliance Resources

The MSRB supports regulatory compliance by providing checklists, sample templates and other educational material about MSRB rules.

Submitting Data & Disclosures

Submit Disclosures & Data

Learn about submitting information to the MSRB's market transparency systems.

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EMMA

Visit the free EMMA website to access data and documents submitted to the MSRB.

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MSRB Gateway

Learn about MSRB Gateway, the secure access point for all market systems operated by the MSRB.

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Registration

Dealers and municipal advisors must register with the MSRB before engaging in municipal securities transactions and municipal advisory activities.

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Professional Qualification

Bill Payment

 

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Fees and Assessments