MAGNY

Zoom Webinar

Friday, September 11, 2020

To register for the Muni Market Update: The Big Picture webinar on September 11, 2020 at 12:00 PM EDT, go to:

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_UTn1xD7cQQy70MFEjYWWWA

Date: Friday, September 11, 2020

Time: Noon

Location: Zoom Webinar

Details:

Join us September 11th at noon ET as we kick off MAGNY’s 71st season!

We will hear from three very well informed speakers who will share their perspectives on the legislative and regulatory landscape in Washington, overall economic conditions and how issuers are navigating through these challenging times.

Our Speakers:

Emily Brock, Director, Federal Liaison Center, Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA)

As Director of GFOA’s Federal Liaison Center, Ms. Brock leads the advocacy efforts of the Public Finance Network which includes education and correspondence regarding legislative and regulatory initiatives that may erode the autonomy of Local and State government financing and the efficient use of tax-exempt bonds.

The scope of GFOA’s advocacy in Washington DC also includes anticipating and responding to federal legislative and regulatory activities that impact the finance functions of state and local governments and public sector entities. In addition, she serves as staff to GFOA’s Debt Committee, working with committee members to develop best practices that promote sound financial practices for local, state and provincial governments.

Ms. Brock earned her B.A. from Virginia Tech and an MBA from William & Mary.

Ben Watkins, Director of Bond Finance, State of Florida

J. Ben Watkins, III was appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Cabinet as the Director of the Florida Division of Bond Finance in 1995. The Division administers bond programs for the Departments of Education, Transportation, Environmental Protection, Management Services as well as borrowings for the State University System, totaling 35 individual credits.

Director Watkins is well known and respected for his work in the municipal bond industry. He is a past vice chairman and board member of the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (MSRB), former chairman of the Committee on Government Debt for the Government Finance Officers Association and currently serves as a member on the National Association of State Treasurers and National Association of Bond Lawyers.

He has been nationally recognized for his contributions to the muni industry by receiving the Jim Lebenthal Infrastructure Champion Award (2017), the National Federation of Municipal Analyst Industry Contribution Award (2009), and the National Association of Treasurers Tanya Gritz Award for Excellence in Public Finance (2001).

Prior to his role as Director, he practiced public finance law with Sutherland Asbill & Brennan in Atlanta, Georgia. He received his Juris Doctor from the University of Florida and his Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Auburn University.

Mark Zandi, Chief Economist of Moody’s Analytics

Mark M. Zandi is chief economist of Moody’s Analytics, where he directs economic research. Dr. Zandi’s broad research interests encompass macroeconomics, financial markets and public policy. He has analyzed the economic impact of various tax and government spending policies and assessed the appropriate monetary policy response to bubbles in asset markets. Dr. Zandi frequently testifies before Congress on topics including the economic outlook, the nation’s daunting fiscal challenges, the merits of fiscal stimulus, financial regulatory reform, and foreclosure mitigation.

Dr. Zandi earned his B.S. from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and his PhD at the University of Pennsylvania. He lives with his wife and three children in the suburbs of Philadelphia.

Moderated by Patrick Luby, MAGNY Program Chair and Senior Municipal Strategist at CreditSights

Cost: Free for members of MAGNY and NFMA

To register for the Muni Market Update: The Big Picture webinar on September 11, 2020 at 12:00 PM EDT, go to: 

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_UTn1xD7cQQy70MFEjYWWWA

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.