Jackie Shute: Is your borrowing strategy a “no-brainer”?
Borrowing short-term and waiting for the PWLB consultation to finish may not be much of a borrowing strategy for local authorities. Jackie Shute looks at the risks involved. Has there[…]
Borrowing short-term and waiting for the PWLB consultation to finish may not be much of a borrowing strategy for local authorities. Jackie Shute looks at the risks involved. Has there[…]
The following communication is written by Jackie Shute of PS Live. Jackie will be analysing the results of CIPFA’s treasury management risk survey here on Room151. Losing interest in treasury[…]
Gone are the days in local government of having a nice rest between closing the accounts and thinking about the following year’s budget. And no doubt in many authorities the[…]
Don’t get me wrong, I am not a Trekkie, so as much as some of you may like the idea of this blog being about Spock and co., you may[…]
OK, so perhaps I don’t mean that question quite as broadly as it sounds – I am of course not referring to the theological use of the term – perhaps[…]
It’s that time of year when treasury practitioners are busy finalising their strategies and going through the seemingly endless cycle of cabinet/scrutiny/council meetings in the bid to put together a[…]
Ok, so I know you treasury professionals out there may not be overly fond of commenting on articles that you have read (and perhaps even found interesting?) but I kick[…]
What was one of the main criticisms arising from the post Icelandic fallout? Over-reliance on credit ratings. Looking a bit deeper into that, was it a criticism about ratings per[…]
Without question, security should be the prime consideration of any treasury management investments strategy – perhaps how we ascertain that remains something of a debate but nonetheless it should be[…]
Going beyond the standard metrics for climate change: Sponsored article: With climate change an investment imperative and an imminent reporting requirement, Ritesh Bamania argues UK pension schemes should look beyond today’s standard metrics. With… dlvr.it/RtnpLS pic.twitter.com/6ABaFHyS9I
LGPS webinar: Governance the key to TCFD implementation: LGPS funds have been warned that governance is it at the here of Whitehall plans to impose a new climate reporting regime on pension funds. In January the Department for[...] dlvr.it/RtjwNq pic.twitter.com/YMiMdmRyzU
LGPS webinar: Central bank management of bond purchasing could affect all asset classes: When the government debt caused by the pandemic is eventually tackled there may be a huge impact on assets of all classes, according to a leading investment expert… dlvr.it/RtjwJx pic.twitter.com/7v8K5vMYHo
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LGPS Challenges: Balancing Realpolitik and responsible investment: Elizabeth M. Carey warns of the perils of an ESG echo chamber as countries outside the West continue to invest in fossil fuels. Anyone working with the LGPS probably feels[...] dlvr.it/RtjMpq pic.twitter.com/MykIYxuYri
How can local government ‘build back better’?: Beverley Gower-Jones looks at the options for driving small business entrepreneurship in clean technologies. Innovation is essential for local authorities to save money and reduce emissions, it is the… dlvr.it/RtT3nS pic.twitter.com/bSMB6OG70t
Helen Randall: Spelthorne report places spotlight on ‘controls’: Fresh criticism of Spelthorne Council raises the question of what “good” controls look like when negotiating a property deal. Spelthorne Council’s continuing debacle over property… dlvr.it/RtSPhy pic.twitter.com/9uCOJgBcH6
Step-out strategies: Hitting the sweet spot between liquidity and ultra-short duration: Sponsored article: Jemma Clee describes how an ultra-short duration strategy can help local authorities enhance returns. Despite the expectation of a low, and… dlvr.it/RtSPZb pic.twitter.com/pdXPpv5lcN
What role will climate change have on the pricing of government bonds?: Sponsored article: Kerry Duffain finds that “vulnerability and resilience to climate change” have a significant impact on the cost of government borrowing. Ardea Investment… dlvr.it/RtNKv7 pic.twitter.com/wDjT31x4Yt
ESGenius: Slashing emissions will fuel green growth for decades: Sponsored article: Velislava Dimitrova argues that a big enough investment could mean transition to a low, or no, carbon economy can become a reality. The world needs to slash carbon[...] dlvr.it/RtKZJp pic.twitter.com/cd8S3ijERl
Prudential code: “Not perfect, but its heart is in the right place”: The new Prudential Code offers revised rules for borrowing. Nikki Bishop is sceptical it will work while Gary Fielding offers his support. Nikki Bishop I have been asked to give[...] dlvr.it/RtKZFh pic.twitter.com/OriN28lXcb