2021 treasury management survey underway
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[…]
Treasury
Keeping an eye on inflation, quantitative tightening and consultations
David Chefneux writes the global recovery, market volatility, inflation trends and quantitative tightening will all be big issues in treasury risk management. With the holiday season in full swing (although[…]
Richard Harbord: ‘Effective governance’ the key to commercial activity
In a recent report the think tank Localis wrote that council commercial activity has come to be viewed by many as “inherently risky”. Richard Harbord argues that councils have a[…]
Andrew Hardingham: Holidays await but the ‘in’ box is brimming over
Finance chiefs may be longing for time off but unfortunately there is a long list of issues still awaiting their attention. Andrew Hardingham offers a checklist you probably don’t want[…]
Economy: Inflation on the rise while the MPC sticks with ‘patient approach’
Sponsored article: With the UK gradually unlocking, Michelle Randall reviews the economy and sterling market outlook. Last month, the Bank of England’s (BoE) Monetary Policy Committee assessed that the existing[…]
Code revision will end ‘intentional misinterpretation’
A revised code will be amended in response to concerns that it either lacked clarity or was “not appropriate”. CIPFA’s revision of the Prudential Code has proved controversial but concerns[…]
David Green: CIPFA ‘softens edges’ of the new Prudential Code
Following an updated process, the new Prudential Code is ready to come into force. David Green writes CIPFA listened to respondents. Following its consultation on changes to the Prudential Code[…]
Q&A: Bond agency responds to ‘ill-informed speculation’
PFM’s Christian Wall talks to Room151 about the UK Municipal Bond Agency’s (UKMBA) short, medium and long-term future. Room151: With two bonds trading in the market below PWLB, you could[…]
Impact Awards: The winners are revealed
The waiting is over, the hard work of completing the entries and judging have come to fruition. It remains only to announce the winners. The winners of the inaugural CCLA/Room151[…]
Inflation spike creates watching brief for treasury officers
A recent rise in inflation has local government treasury leaders thinking about interest rates, writes Gavin Hinks. Should local government be worried about rising inflation? The increasingly shrill reports about[…]
