Training event: Tackling the political context and peculiarites of local government accounting. Negotiating the move from private sector to local government accounting can be daunting. But, according to one expert,[…]
CIPFA has issued a revised version of the Prudential Code prompting finance officers to pour over the details to find how the document will transform the treasury landscape. There are[…]
It’s been the toughest time for councils: long years of austerity were followed by the pandemic and a year of delivering emergency funds and support for residents and businesses. But[…]
We’ve received some excellent entries but we’re moving the deadline to ensure those who want to can make their submissions. The end of the financial year is a busy time[…]
Residential property an attractive investment proposition for local government pension scheme managers, delegates heard in Room151’s latest LGPS Quarterly Webinar. Commenting during discussion on the development of the build-to-rent sector,[…]
Entries close on 30th April for the CCLA/Room151 Impact Awards for finance teams. There are just seven days to go until the deadline for entries to the inaugural CCLA/Room151 Impact[…]
Finance Director and s151 Officer – Competitive salary and benefits. The largest Local Government Pension (LGPS) provider in London with around £6.5 billion of assets and 135 active employers is[…]
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 in the[…]
Day traders coordinating their efforts through the social media platform Reddit have not only boosted the stock of US GameStop, but also badly hurt hedge funds engaged in huge bets[…]
Treasurers expect to see their investments in multi-asset funds and property funds increase during 2021 against a backdrop of pessimism about the yield that can be achieved on council assets[…]
