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Halloween might be the season for scares, but in the world of muni finance, there’s nothing scarier than outdated systems and missed communications! In my latest video demo, I’m excited to showcase how we’ve taken the complexity out of aligning working group members on deal assembly and communication. With real-time deal updates, conflict resolution, and seamless collaboration, the days of haunted inboxes and “reply all” emails are over. This type of streamlined communication is a real game-changer for firms that need agility without the spooky delay of outdated systems. Now, Munichain users can respond to each other instantly — with zero latency issues — and keep deals moving efficiently.

"Workflow" has become a buzzword in the muni market, but what does it really mean? At Munichain, we see workflow as the key to: A) Adapting quickly to market demands B) Lowering costs while increasing output C) Minimizing errors and improving accuracy By integrating systems like ours, firms can streamline processes and drive efficiency where it matters most. Read the full The Bond Buyer article here: https://lnkd.in/gBqrErnc

For too long, muni market participants have relied on email or outdated internal systems—many decades old—to manage deal-related tasks, leading to disorganization and security risks. Too many are ignoring the fatal flaws in managing their book of business with tools that were never built for the complexities of muni finance. A bond attorney recently shared how they were down for weeks this summer, struggling to stay on top of deal-related items due to such email dependency. The infiltration and security vulnerabilities around email are well-known, yet often overlooked. Munichain provides a centralized baseline of record that not only streamlines communication but also allows your business to run one or a thousand transactions efficiently, with a standardized, uniform approach built specifically for munis. If you’re still relying on outdated systems and want to ensure your business can operate smoothly as the demand for more advanced technology increases, we can help: www.munichain.com

MuniTech 2024 Chicago Panel sessions are now live! Watch here: https://lnkd.in/gdznwkCY

Thank you to Jennifer Shea and The Bond Buyer for covering our recent MuniTech event. Technology's role in the muni market is growing rapidly, offering new opportunities for greater efficiency and improved outcomes for issuers and market participants alike. We'll be sharing more photos and video insights from MuniTech with the market soon—stay tuned. https://lnkd.in/gnYZD3N4

MuniTech Chicago was another massive win for the muni market. I want to thank the Munichain team and Spline Data, for co-hosting and our sponsors, MarketAxess & AG Analytics (Assured Guaranty) for bringing another incredible event to life. I’d also like to extend my appreciation to all attendees who traveled across the country (despite Hurricane Helene) to take part in another transformative moment in munis. A major thank you to all of our panelists & Moderator, Barnet Sherman: Beyond Algorithims (Buy Side): -Hector Negroni -Justin Land, CFA -Manju Boraiah The New Issue Playbook (Primary): -Jennie Huang Bennett -Megan Kilgore -Bethany Pugh Future-Proofing Flows (Sell Side): -Jeff Helwig -Daniel Kelly -Matthew Smith -Chad Wildman Stay tuned for recordings, more photos and MuniTech 2025!

I was honored to be invited to the MuniTech Conference in the great city of #Chicago this year. As someone who considers himself a #techie, it’s good to be with like-minded individuals who also want more efficiency in the municipal market. Here are a few takeaways: - Advisors like me must help usher in changes in the arcane (but, IMHO, already fairly efficient (considering the regulatory constraints and unique nature)) of the municipal market - Advisors like me must actively learn more how to use the current tech that can bring great things to the municipal market - The post-issuance/secondary market is where changes are well underway and (will likely) rapidly advance in the next few years - While I’m open to advocating for efficiency through tech in the pre/primary market, we advisors must be consulted in the early stages of the creation of such tech, because, as I learned today, some participants don’t know what we do That’s my (current) two-cents, and I look forward to helping bring my beloved municipal market into the age of #Ai and advanced technology #muniland

We’re excited for #MuniTech 2024 in Chicago this Thursday! This event unites tech-forward and influential figures of the municipal bond market, and our own Dan Kelly will be speaking on the “Future-Proofing Flow: How the Sell-Side is Adapting to a Changing Digital Landscape” panel at 4:15pm CST. Looking forward to connecting with muni peers at this Munichain and Spline Data event. https://okt.to/kVcvZ0

12 municipal advisors were recently fined for poor record keeping. As the saying goes, “Making the same mistake twice is not a mistake, it’s a choice.” At Munichain, record keeping is in our DNA. We help firms not only operate efficiently but also preserve records effortlessly—so you can focus on what matters without the risk of costly errors. Find out how we automate records: www.munichain.com

Excited to announce our MuniTech panelists for next Thursday, September 26 in Chicago hosted by Munichain & Spline Data. Moderated by: Barnet Sherman Buy Side: Manju Boraiah (Senior PM/Head of Systematic Edge Fixed Income- Allspring Global) Justin Land, CFA (CEO - AG Analytics) Hector Negroni (Founder/CEO - Foundation Credit) Primary Markets: Jennie Huang Bennett (former CFO – City of Chicago) Matthew Gerstenfeld (Co-Founder – Munichain) Megan Kilgore (City Auditor – City of Columbus) Bethany Pugh (MD – PFM Advisors) Sell Side: Jeff Helwig (Municipal Bond Trader and Business Development - Millennium Advisors) Daniel Kelly (Head of Municipal Bonds - MarketAxess) Matthew Smith (Founder/CEO - Spline Data) Chad Wildman (Executive Director: Quantitative Strategies - FMSBonds) We're thrilled to see the overwhelming response—attendance is close to capacity, already surpassing last year’s numbers. To join our waitlist, visit our event link: https://lu.ma/qr9jsw3b Looking forward to a fantastic event!