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Contact:  Jennifer A. Galloway, Chief Communications Officer
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MSRB AND BDA TO CO-HOST REGULATION SEMINAR IN ST. LOUIS

Alexandria, VA – The Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (MSRB) and the Bond Dealers of America (BDA) announced today they will hold a municipal securities regulation seminar for municipal market participants on Wednesday, May 2, 2012 from 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Four Seasons Hotel, 999 North Second Street, St. Louis, Missouri 63102. View the agenda.

Panel discussions will address current MSRB rulemaking initiatives, including underwriter duties to issuers and the development of rules for retail order periods. An update will also be given on the regulation of brokers’ brokers.

Senior staff from the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority and Internal Revenue Service will also participate in the conference to discuss current compliance and enforcement issues.

“The MSRB is looking forward to the opportunity to again partner with the BDA to educate municipal market participants about the MSRB’s most recent initiatives, as well as other compliance and regulatory issues facing the municipal market,” said MSRB Executive Director Lynnette Kelly.

The seminar is open to all members of the municipal securities community, including dealers, municipal advisors, issuers and bond counsel. There is no charge to attend; however, pre-registration is required. Register for the seminar.

“The BDA is excited to again work with the MSRB to host this event for municipal market stakeholders,” said Mike Nicholas, CEO of the Bond Dealers of America. “The seminar will provide a unique opportunity to learn first-hand about current and expected municipal market regulation and enforcement and create networking opportunities for industry professionals.”

The Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (MSRB) was established by Congress in 1975 with the mission to protect investors, issuers and the public interest and to promote efficiency, competition and capital formation. MSRB is a private, self-regulatory organization governed by an independent board of directors with market knowledge and expertise. MSRB does not receive federal appropriations and is funded primarily through fees paid by regulated entities. MSRB is overseen by Congress and the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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