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Uncertainty forms ‘normality’ for local government finance and reform: 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… dlvr.it/RdQBHm pic.twitter.com/mY8zy5Awn5
Sustainable investing: Making an impact at the front end: 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[...] dlvr.it/RdBxTC pic.twitter.com/pGkyK4SGfx
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Transparency project begins to shine a light on LGPS costs: The Cost Transparency Initiative was launched to reveal the true cost of running LGPS funds. One year on, Liam Robson offers a progress report. The LGPS has been at the[...] dlvr.it/RcBrdn pic.twitter.com/7LxgjpKYeb
Dealing with deferral requests for LGPS contributions: The pandemic has pushed many employers to request deferral of their contributions. Kirsty Bartlett and Susan Oakley offer guidance for administering authorities. As the country slowly unlocks, it is… dlvr.it/Rc8D48 pic.twitter.com/LkjWbDmJKa
Will we see a more regenerative form of capitalism?: Sponsored article: Abbie Llewellyn-Waters of Jupiter Asset Management explores the opportunity for capitalism to transform. It has become clear that we are at a precipice of change. The status quo[...] dlvr.it/Rc70L4 pic.twitter.com/rELqJXSGBx
Green growth, capitalism and stewardship all top the LGPS agenda: This quarter’s Room151 LGPS webinar sees experts explore issues such as green growth, stewardship and whether the pandemic will usher in a new form of capitalism. Aoifinn Devitt and… dlvr.it/Rc4wmy pic.twitter.com/NYfO6eauRQ
LGPS is on a ‘strong footing’ but challenges lay ahead: Recent research reveals LGPS staffers to be confident while finances are robust and deficits dramatically reduced. Tiffany Tsang writes that the scheme still needs to be on alert. Proposed… dlvr.it/Rc4L7C pic.twitter.com/Aee0wz83Lg
Love will find a way: Local government’s passion for property under pressure: The Public Accounts Committee has criticised government for failing to manage the risk of local authorities investing in commercial property. For many councils, external… dlvr.it/RbkP4c pic.twitter.com/LWBVlGAiN0
The world after crisis: Councils look to build a green recovery: The UK will be looking for an economic boost after the pandemic. Simon Brammer and Simeran Backer argue local authorities could lead the way with an approach designed to tackle[...] dlvr.it/RbkNxv pic.twitter.com/29O6fCyk1T
Pandemic patterns: Research reveals a diversity of effects on local government finances: A study by the Institute for Fiscal Studies shows councils suffering in diverse ways as a result of Covid-19. Kate Ogden explores the detail The coronavirus crisis… dlvr.it/Rbg5Nh pic.twitter.com/iOw8YHlqAi
Covid-19 finances: A testing time for local and central government relations: The pandemic has seen local government bear the brunt of a huge financial burden. While central government has found extra money for councils, Leigh Whitehouse argues that… dlvr.it/RbfVG2 pic.twitter.com/kYlZCNb0z7
