Bond Dealers of America

The Bond Dealers of America (BDA), formerly Regional Bond Dealers Association, is an American trade association focused on representing regional and middle-market securities firms active in the United States fixed income markets.

The BDA is headquartered in Washington, DC, USA.

[1] The RBDA was formed in March 2008 by 14 firms.

The RBDA's stated mission was 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.

"[2] In September 2011 the association changed its name to the Bond Dealers of America to better reflected its mission and expanding membership.