How the MSRB is Bringing Transparency to Munis

The video discusses efforts to increase transparency in the municipal market through the Emma repository system, which provides essential data for investors. It highlights the importance of adapting disclosure practices for future market compatibility using big data and AI. The discussion also touches on infrastructure needs and the role of the municipal market in addressing these needs, emphasizing the bipartisan nature of infrastructure issues.

What is the primary purpose of the Emma repository system mentioned in the video?

• To conduct market surveys

• To manage social media accounts

• To offer primary offering documents and disclosure information

• To provide entertainment content

How is the future of the municipal market being shaped according to the video?

• By focusing solely on short-term gains

• By eliminating all disclosure practices

• By investing in big data and AI technologies

• By reducing the number of investors

What is the significance of infrastructure in the context of the municipal market?

• It is irrelevant to the municipal market

• It is solely a state government issue

• It is a bipartisan issue with significant investment needs

• It is a minor concern with little impact

What role does Congress play in the infrastructure needs discussed in the video?

• The municipal market is a creature of Congress, making it agnostic to political control

• Congress is solely responsible for funding

• Congress dictates all market decisions

• Congress has no role in infrastructure needs

What is the anticipated infrastructure investment needed over the next decade?

• $500 billion

• $1 trillion

• $5 trillion

• $2 trillion