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Municipal Market Regulatory Update

03.02.2017
Hawkins Advisory

This Hawkins Advisory describes the proposed amendments to Rule 15c2-12 and provides a summary and analysis of SEC municipal enforcement actions over the last year.

Attachment: [Hawkins Advisory]

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