Local Authority Treasurers’ Investment Forum 2012

In the pandemic local government faced its ‘darkest hour’: Covid-19 has taken local government to the brink. Andrew Hardingham surveys the epic workload brought on by the pandemic and shows how local government has not only survived but demonstrated[...] dlvr.it/RbLPN4 pic.twitter.com/yfPsIXMWRV

LGPS has an opportunity to aid economic recovery after Covid-19: Many companies will require further funding as the pandemic recedes. William Bourne argues this may be an opportunity for LGPS to have an “impact” on ailing businesses and the economy.[...] dlvr.it/Rb7SCg pic.twitter.com/1Ss51MKdH0

LGPS: Now not the time to ignore responsible investment principles: The UK risks a severe economic contraction following the pandemic and lockdown. That’s no reason for LGPS to ignore enforcing good governance and sustainability principles, argues Doug… dlvr.it/RZkYmC pic.twitter.com/s5nvP1ZPrg

Managing liquidity funds through the crisis: Sponsored article: Robert Evans looks at Bank of England policy and renewed confidence in the markets Back in early April, as the financial consequences of the Covid-19 pandemic became increasingly[...] dlvr.it/RZZwW7 pic.twitter.com/cKkDePYcHE

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Spelthorne: Setting the record straight on commercial investments: A number of articles have been written in recent weeks about Spelthorne Borough Council’s investment strategy which the council considers requires correction.  Since 2014, Spelthorne… dlvr.it/RZH33T pic.twitter.com/q8ib5jiGmt

LGPS Central: Why passive equity investing is essential: There has been much discussion over passive versus active investment in the Local Government Pensions Scheme. David Evans explains why LGPS Central has its own in-house team. Since the very[...] dlvr.it/RZCpNv pic.twitter.com/WBBy1BhKzP

Ending PFI contracts: Top tips for managing the process: A recent report underlined the importance of closing a PFI contract effectively. Helen Randall navigates the intricacies and pitfalls. Does your authority have a Private Finance Initiative (PFI)… dlvr.it/RZCpLC pic.twitter.com/au3Fbg1beH

Sponsored Q&A: Fundamentum’s Jim Boyd on investing in a social housing REIT: Sponsored Q&A: Fundamentum chair Jim Boyd talks to Room151 about the social housing REIT that helps provide housing for some of society’s most vulnerable adults. Room151:  In a… dlvr.it/RZCBQX pic.twitter.com/BjDr8gG71Y

CFO fundamentals in a time of crisis: The Covid-19 pandemic has presented local government with an unprecedented challenge. Nathan Elvery argues the crisis makes the role of chief financial officer more important than ever. These are unprecedented[...] dlvr.it/RYxxdS pic.twitter.com/TQGupM6fzD