2022 Annual Conference: Debt Management
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Sessions for Sunday, June 5
No debt management sessions for June 5
Sessions for Monday, June 6
ESG in Muniland: What Issuers Need to Know
E-S-G, Environmental-Social-Governance, factors are becoming more commonplace in the municipal market. Whether it is issuing labeled “green” or “social” bonds or material ESG factors related to an entity’s general credits, governments need to be aware of how they can drive these conversations. Join this session to get grounded on these topics, including an extensive review of GFOA’s new Best Practices in these areas. Governments of all types of sizes will be able to learn and use information to assist with their next credit rating presentations, disclosures that may be appropriate for posting, and when and how labeling a bond as “green” or “social” may be appropriate.
Sessions for Tuesday, June 7
Debt Trends for Small and Infrequent Issuers
Governments that may not be frequently in the debt market still have numerous responsibilities and need to be aware of market issues so that they manage their debt portfolio well and are prepared for their next debt issuance. This session will focus specifically on how smaller governments and those that infrequently issue debt manage their debt program, use different products such as bank loans, state revolving funds and bond banks; and maintain compliance with federal tax and securities law matters.
Sessions for Wednesday, June 8
Technology Solutions for Debt Management
There are numerous new products emerging to help governments specifically with various aspects of their debt management program. Whether it is overall tracking and management of an entity’s debt portfolio, disclosure and investor relations systems, or accessing market data, this session will give an overview of what is available and upcoming to help governments with their debt management responsibilities.
