PWLB changes and local authority creditworthiness
David Green asks whether new borrowing rules should prompt lenders to reassess the risk of doing business with councils. There are two main reasons why an organisation might default on[…]
David Green asks whether new borrowing rules should prompt lenders to reassess the risk of doing business with councils. There are two main reasons why an organisation might default on[…]
As Room151’s FDs’ Summit conference explores local government’s investment in commercial property MPs once again lable it a “significant risk to government”. Once again MPs have taken aim at local[…]
Sponsored article: Salman Ahmed argues monetary policy, a global vaccine rollout and fiscal stimulus are likely to put “upward pressure” on bond yields. Much like the latter half of 2020,[…]
Recent speculation that the UK may be heading toward negative interest rates prompts questions at LATIF for treasury officers managing local authority funds. Speculation is rife that the UK may[…]
Sponsored article: Lauren Sewell of Tradition examines the prospects for long-term borrowing as Brexit settles and vaccines are deployed against Covid-19. On the 9th October 2019 Whitehall sent shockwaves through[…]
Sponsored article: Gavin Haywood of Federated Hermes looks at the integration of ESG in Federated Hermes’ money market funds. Federated Hermes has over 300 public sector clients invested in our[…]
Sponsored article: William Davies of Columbia Threadneedle looks at the factors affecting investments this year—Covid, Brexit and the US election result. We see three themes dominating 2021: the rollout of[…]
Sponsored article: Brian Buck from Morgan Stanley Investment Management Global Liquidity looks at the “unique challenge” for cash management strategies. As investors assess the ongoing impact of the pandemic on[…]
Sponsored article: Fraser Mackay of Barclays examines the financial pressures which continue to pose challenges for council treasurers in 2021. While the launch of the UK’s Covid-19 vaccination programme promises[…]
Sponsored article: Caroline Hedges from Aviva Investors examines the need for active cash management to achieve a higher than average return. Last year saw the already mountainous pile of negative-yielding[…]
PWLB changes and local authority creditworthiness: David Green asks whether new borrowing rules should prompt lenders to reassess the risk of doing business with councils. There are two main reasons why an organisation might default on[...] dlvr.it/RrRqq1 pic.twitter.com/ZY9gpuPBbu
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FDs’ Summit experts defend councils as MPs label property investment ‘risky’: As Room151’s FDs’ Summit conference explores local government’s investment in commercial property MPs once again lable it a “significant risk to government”. Once again MPs… dlvr.it/Rr7lZx pic.twitter.com/jPvcZjDAS4
Global macro outlook: Virus versus vaccine: Sponsored article: Salman Ahmed argues monetary policy, a global vaccine rollout and fiscal stimulus are likely to put “upward pressure” on bond yields. Much like the latter half of 2020,[...] dlvr.it/Rr60nt pic.twitter.com/qsymBWmKmV
‘Chasing yield’ not the best strategy as negative rates loom: Recent speculation that the UK may be heading toward negative interest rates prompts questions for treasury officers managing local authority funds at LATIF. Speculation is rife that the UK… dlvr.it/Rr3Mrj pic.twitter.com/wtxYAB20PO
Will new public procurement rules offer the best commercial results?: The government has issued a green paper on reforming procurement rules. Helen Randall and Rebecca Rees examine the proposals and argue they may not go far enough. The Cabinet… dlvr.it/Rqtw6T pic.twitter.com/9GiVTkL08U
The vaccine may help settle cash flows but inflation remains a risk: Sponsored article: Lauren Sewell examines the prospects for long-term borrowing as Brexit settles and vaccines are deployed against Covid-19. On the 9th October 2019 Whitehall sent… dlvr.it/RqZXCr pic.twitter.com/PzgOZOGQ0k
ESG in liquidity: Sponsored article: Gavin Haywood looks at the integration of ESG in Federated Hermes’ money market funds. Federated Hermes has over 300 public sector clients invested in our AAA rated money[...] dlvr.it/RqZX5f pic.twitter.com/E87sBXsay8
New realities of investing cash and liquidity: “What to do now?”: Sponsored article: Brian Buck looks at the “unique challenge” for cash management strategies. As investors assess the ongoing impact of the pandemic on their business, levels of cash and… dlvr.it/RqVbk9 pic.twitter.com/ZElVASmEUV
Extra finance promised by the government receives a broad welcome: Sponsored article: The financial pressures facing local authorities this year continue to pose challenges for council treasurers. While the launch of the UK’s Covid-19 vaccination… dlvr.it/RqTzTF pic.twitter.com/HCjH0pyHR5
A savvy approach to managing your cash: Sponsored article: Caroline Hedges examines the need for active cash management to achieve a higher than average return. Last year saw the already mountainous pile of negative-yielding debt around the[...] dlvr.it/RqTzMK pic.twitter.com/uP0RQYTJLt
Putting alternatives at the heart of multi-asset portfolios: Sponsored article: Nick Edwardson looks at the assets that provide the “most attractive opportunities”. We believe that asset allocation is the primary driver of investment returns and that the… dlvr.it/RqQ2Qt pic.twitter.com/WLBzvRRRUQ
Thriving in the pandemic: Avoiding the stragglers: Sponsored article: George Crowdy looks at the sectors providing opportunities for sustainable investment. Throughout much of 2020, we talked about why sustainable investing has thrived in the pandemic,… dlvr.it/RqQ2NQ pic.twitter.com/dxiPWKFsPl
The development of CCLA’s mental health benchmark: Sponsored article: Amy Browne examines the importance of investing in mental health in the workplace. We are living through a public health emergency in more ways than one. Physical health[...] dlvr.it/RqQ2Jx pic.twitter.com/o6yRSCX3oF
Brexit: What the EU trade deal means for the UK economy: Sponsored article: Hetal Mehta looks at the impact of Brexit on economic prospects. Four and a half years after voting to leave the EU, on Christmas Eve the UK finally[...] dlvr.it/RqLBDt pic.twitter.com/No62srfE8h
Cash dethroned: The quest for liquid yield: Sponsored article: Peter Hunt and George Carne ask how treasury departments can balance the need for yield and liquidity. The massive stimulus and waves of liquidity provided by central banks[...] dlvr.it/RqLBDj pic.twitter.com/05g6Zhu1kU
Richard Harbord: Delayed “capital determinations” make section 25 opinions a new crunch point: The severe pressure on local government budgets now means section 151 officers confront a tricky call on whether they can make a judgement on the robustness… dlvr.it/RqLBDV pic.twitter.com/vTAbDKFzkI
PWLB Consultation: Analysis straight from Dickens: Helen Radall and Paul McDermott present a legal examination of the new PWLB borrowing rules as Charles Dickens might have imagined it. Free and easy PWLB (“Marley” to his friends)[...] dlvr.it/RnmwLq pic.twitter.com/yFxcPrQqEG