Regional Bond Dealers Association

The Regional Bond Dealers Association (RBDA) is the predominant U.S. trade association focused on representing regional and middle-market securities firms active in the fixed income markets. The RBDA is headquartered in Washington, DC, USA.

Logo of the Regional Bond Dealers Association.

Formation

The RBDA was formed in March 2008 by 14 firms. The RBDA's stated mission is to "work to advocate public policies and market practices aimed at improving the market environment" and to "provide a forum for its members to discuss and debate issues of common interest."[1]

Leadership and Members

The RBDA is led by a 15-member board of directors. As of October 2008, board members include:[2]

Executive staff of the RBDA includes Chief Executive Officer Mike Nicholas.

In addition to firms represented on the board of directors, membership in the RBDA includes Coastal Securities, Inc., Comerica Securities, D.A. Davidson and Co., FTN Financial, Oppenheimer & Co. and Raymond James & Associates. Associate members include Broadridge Financial, MarketAxess and TheMuniCenter.[3]

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References
  1. "Regional Bond Dealers Association Announces Formation; Group Will Focus on Key Issues Facing Regional Dealers" (PDF) (Press release). Regional Bond Dealers Association. 2008-03-03. Retrieved 2008-10-25.
  2. "2008 Board of Directors". Regional Bond Dealers Association. 2008-03-03. Archived from the original on 2008-12-12. Retrieved 2008-10-25.
  3. Regional Bond Dealers Association. "RBDA Member Firms". Archived from the original on 2008-11-19. Retrieved 2008-10-25.
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