When it comes to medium term financial planning, Tracy Bingham observes the only thing that is certain is that there’ll be uncertainty. But that’s no reason to avoid preparing. All[…]
Modern slavery has recently made news headlines, but what actions can treasurers take to guard against this abhorrent crime? Peter Hugh Smith writes that both investors and fund managers have[…]
Sponsored article: Dan Farrell examines the advantages of sustainability in fixed income Sustainable investing and bond portfolios make for a good marriage since risk is a focus of both. Bonds[…]
David Chefneux looks at the impact of the pandemic on the cash and liquidity position of councils. Data released by MHCLG recently, provides another useful insight on borrowing and lending[…]
The Institute for Fiscal Studies says local government in England still needs an extra £2bn to see it through the pandemic. One way of dealing with financial needs, it argues,[…]
The summer is nearly over. David Green writes that treasurers can look forward to a conclusion on the PWLB consultation, government action on commerical investments, the impact of negative interest[…]
CIPFA has argued for the Prudential Code to be placed on a statutory footing. Rob Whiteman explains why it is necessary as a measure to “prohibit borrowing for yield” on[…]
The pandemic has presented finance directors in local government with an extreme challenge. Nathan Elvery survey the qualities needed in the modern CFO.
Planning reforms, unitary authorities, council tax and lawful budgets all hold the prospect of considerable, though unknown, change, writes Richard Harbord. It is always a great pleasure to be asked[…]
The Public Accounts Committee has criticised government for failing to manage the risk of local authorities investing in commercial property. For many councils, external sources of income are an essential[…]
