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Jul 29

GovFin24 Addresses FDTA Impact

GovFin24 discussed the impact of FDTA on various stakeholders such as governments, municipal analysts, data providers, and regulators

Jun 26

FDTA: Defining Success

Liz Sweeney discussed characteristics of the municipal securities market that are relevant to the implementation of FDTA

Jun 17

Colorado Charter School Finance Snapshot

A large number of Colorado charter school entities have accessed the municipal securities market. How are they doing financially?

Feb 13

Where the Charter School Revolution Began, Some Schools Still Struggle Financially

Minnesota is where the charter school revolution began. But despite the sector's maturity, financial performance varies widely.

Aug 2, 2023

How Will the FDTA Impact Municipal Bond Analysis?

Exploring the requirements of the Financial Data Transparency Act (FDTA) and how it will affect municipal bond analysis

Apr 17, 2023

Liz Sweeney discusses the far reaching implications of the FDTA on the Muni Matrix podcast

Liz Sweeney from Nutshell Associates joins the Muni Matrix podcast to dive into the complexities of the FDTA and the municipal market

Mar 29, 2023

Financial Data Transparency Act: What will it Mean for Municipal Credit Analysts?

The Philadelphia Area Municipal Analysts Society (PhAMAS) recently hosted a session featuring Liz Sweeney of Nutshell Associates and...

May 21, 2022

Finally! The Data Revolution in The Municipal Market

At the National Federation of Municipal Analysts (NFMA) annual conference in Las Vegas, Nutshell's Liz Sweeney joined a panel discussion...

Nov 22, 2021

The Impact of Coronavirus on Hospitals, Credit Quality, and Capital Markets

Nutshell Associates’ President Liz Sweeney recently published a 3-part series on nonprofit U.S. hospitals and how their role in the front...

Nov 10, 2021

Managing Rating Agency and Investor Relations in Turbulent Times

With so much complexity and change in the healthcare industry, communicating effectively with rating agencies and investors has never...

May 27, 2021

How did Maryland's Hospital Rate Setting System Work During COVID?

Last year at this time, U.S. hospitals were grappling with the double whammy of higher expenses for equipment and staffing and lower...

Dec 22, 2020

Learning Solutions for Credit Markets

Nutshell's Liz Sweeney recently entered a strategic collaboration with SwissThink, a global professional development and consulting...

Sep 30, 2020

How Can Healthcare Boards Navigate Turbulent Times?

For senior leaders, navigating approvals through the board of trustees can be stressful and sometimes unpredictable. The rapid pace of...

Aug 31, 2020

Nutshell Advises Charter Schools On How To Ace Their Rating Agency Interviews

For charter school leaders, one of the most stressful aspects of a municipal debt financing is meeting with rating agencies. But there's...

Aug 1, 2020

Improving Transparency and Accountability in the Charter School Bond Market

Liz Sweeney, President and founder of Nutshell Associates is supporting School Improvement Partnership (https://schoolimprovementpartners...

Jul 31, 2020

Healthcare Boards Are Responsible for the "G" in ESG

According to S&P Global Ratings, environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors now cause about a third of all rating changes for...