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Public Finance
Better Bonds and Best Practices

Overview

Launched in January 2021, the Public Finance Program (PFIN) aims to accelerate cross-sectoral outcomes through events, trainings, and technical assistance, and advance policy and financial innovation to address key challenges facing the $4 trillion public finance field. Our Advisory Council is composed of executive-level leadership who provide strategic program guidance on key emerging issues.  

Event
Public Finance Forum

The Public Finance Forum is designed to foster cross-sectoral dialogue and collaboration. Through this forum, professionals from diverse backgrounds converge to address the multifaceted challenges that public finance faces. It serves as a hub for the exchange of innovative ideas, best practices, and experiences, creating a space where participants can explore new avenues for tackling complex financial issues and driving positive change.

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Event
CFO Forum

The CFO Forum provides an exclusive arena for in-depth discussions concerning financial strategies and trends that impact cities. Addressing the distinctive challenges that major city CFOs face, this peer-to-peer forum delves into topics ranging from municipal budgeting and urban investment to localized risk assessment and resource allocation. By fostering a community of city CFOs and offering a platform for networking and knowledge exchange, the City CFO Forum empowers financial leaders to navigate their roles with heightened confidence and foresight, directly contributing to the financial health and growth of urban areas.

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Comment Letter
ESG and Public Finance

Read the ESG letter from our Public Finance Advisory Council to the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board.

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Risk Management

We recognize the paramount importance of identifying, assessing, and mitigating financial risks. Our Enterprise Risk Management initiative focuses on equipping practitioners with the tools and strategies necessary to effectively manage uncertainties that can impact public finance decisions and avoid costs. By cultivating a comprehensive understanding of risk dynamics and offering insights into practical risk management approaches, we aim to bolster overall financial resilience and promote stability within the public finance arena.

Upcoming Product Launch: Fall 2023 
 

Stories from the Field
In this Stories from the Field series, Natalie Cohen, senior fellow, Milken Institute Center for Financial Markets, interviews leaders in the field of public finance to trace their career paths and identify innovative accomplishments from which others can learn. We hope our readers and listeners—whether new to the field or experienced and seeking to advance their public finance careers—will learn more about the area and find inspiration from their innovation.

PFIN Fellows

We are proud to develop events, research and technical assistance products with the help of top-flight MI Finance and Public Finance Fellows: 

Rachel Reilly 
Natalie Cohen
 

Advisory Council
The Public Finance Advisory Council plays a pivotal role in our initiative, bringing together a distinguished group of executive-level and cross-sectoral leaders who offer strategic guidance and direction for our program's development. These experts provide invaluable insights into emerging issues within the public finance landscape, contributing their wealth of experience to shape the program's focus and priorities. Their counsel ensures that our efforts remain aligned with the evolving needs of the field.
Meet The Advisory Council