SIFMA Updates MSRB Model Disclosure Documents

SIFMA updated model disclosure documents for municipal security underwriters. The new model disclosure documents address updated requirements (see prior coverage) under MSRB Rule G-17 ("Conduct of Municipal Securities and Municipal Advisory Activities").

Specifically, SIFMA modified existing risk disclosures necessary for complex municipal securities financings, such as (i) floating rate notes, (ii) fixed rate bonds, (iii) interest rate swaps, (iv) forward delivery bonds, (v) tender offer bonds and (vi) variable rate demand obligations. Additionally, SIFMA provided guidance to address the transition away from the London Inter-Bank Offered Rate (or "LIBOR").

As previously covered, SIFMA's G-17 model disclosure documents and drafting guidance are composed of two disclosure letters that reflect underwriters' amended fair dealing obligations. According to SIFMA, the disclosure letters apply to: