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[…]
Treasury
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 have taken aim at local[…]
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,[…]
‘Chasing yield’ not the best strategy as negative rates loom
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[…]
The vaccine may help settle cash flows but inflation remains a risk
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[…]
ESG in liquidity
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[…]
2021 outlook: Knowns and unknowns after a tumultuous year
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[…]
New realities of investing cash and liquidity: “What to do now?”
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[…]
Extra finance promised by the government receives a broad welcome
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[…]
A savvy approach to managing your cash
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[…]
