Spending review set to push up council tax
The government may allow increases in council tax much higher than current thresholds, writes Adrian Jenkins. There is much that we do not know about the spending review later this[…]
Treasury
No ‘fire sale’ of treasury assets under new Prudential code
The new Prudential code targets long-term investments in pooled funds. But a Room151 webcast hears it does not require authorities to become “forced sellers” of those assets. There has been[…]
Course aims to aid move from private sector to council accounting
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,[…]
Exploring the hydrogen spectrum: The future’s white
Sponsored article: Michael Hart writes how investors can balance returns and have a positive impact on the environment? “Yes, my friends, I believe that water will one day be employed[…]
Room151 teams up with Arlingclose to explore Prudential and Treasury Codes in webcast special
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[…]
Understanding climate risks in short-dated bonds
Sponsored article: Ian Buckle and Rory Sandilands discuss why short-dated corporate bonds which are relatively close to maturity can help investors capture attractive yields with minimal interest-rate sensitivity, low portfolio[…]
Loans: The legal checklist for supporting enterprise
Loans from local authorities to big companies recently made national newspaper headlines. They don’t happen without plenty of checks. Neil Waller and Paul McDermott offers a guide through the legalities.[…]
Despite a commitment of billions, social care funding is ‘not solved’
The government’s social care announcements will fall short of solving the funding crisis for local government and might even make it worse, writes Adrian Jenkins. All now depends on the[…]
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[…]
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[…]
