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Jul 29, 2024
GovFin24 Addresses FDTA Impact
GovFin24 discussed the impact of FDTA on various stakeholders such as governments, municipal analysts, data providers, and regulators

Jun 26, 2024
FDTA: Defining Success
Liz Sweeney discussed characteristics of the municipal securities market that are relevant to the implementation of FDTA


Jun 17, 2024
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, 2024
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...
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