Debt management policies assist in adherence to what type of requirements?

Debt management policies are essential for ensuring compliance with post-issuance continuing disclosure requirements. These requirements are mandated by regulations such as SEC Rule 15c2-12, which obligates issuers of municipal securities to provide ongoing financial and operational information to the market, thereby ensuring transparency and protecting investors.

These policies help organizations systematically manage their debt portfolios and comply with the specific information they must disclose after the issuance of bonds. By having clearly defined debt management policies, issuers can ensure they are consistently meeting the required disclosures, which may include audited financial statements, significant events that might affect bondholders, and any changes in financial or operational information.

Other potential options may reflect areas where organizations may have protocols, but they do not typically relate directly to compliance with financial disclosures after a bond is sold. Voluntary guidelines may provide a framework but lack the enforceability of post-issuance requirements. Employee training programs and marketing regulations are unrelated to the specific obligations associated with post-issuance disclosure in the context of debt management.