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16 Nov 21
As interest rates expectations change we observe a wider spread of pricing in the “LA to LA” market. Does this represent an opportunity for borrowers and investors?
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10 Nov 21
The Treasury and Bank of England will consult on the benefits of a digital currency in 2022, the next step towards issuing digital money.
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8 Nov 21
Experts have talked down chances of unsustainable spike in green asset valuations.
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5 Nov 21
Councils with PFI contracts need to consider a number of implications resulting from the transition to a new benchmark interest rate, says David Moore.
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29 Oct 21
NHS supply chain finance schemes promoted by former Downing Street advisor Lex Greensill delivered no evidence of promised savings, according to the National Audit Office.
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28 Oct 21
There is no need for the Bank of England to put its foot on the brakes of recovery by increasing interest rates, says Mark Pickering.
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20 Oct 21
The UK Treasury says that tax rises – not borrowing – will pay for the net zero transition.
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19 Oct 21
The Treasury has set out a series of sustainability standards for investments it will introduce as part of the government’s drive towards net zero carbon emissions.
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18 Oct 21
Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey has given another strong hint that interest rates could rise, sparking concerns from one former member of the bank’s monetary policy committee.
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13 Oct 21
Some central banks, including the Bank of England, may need to take additional actions if inflationary pressures persist past the middle of next year, according to the IMF.
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8 Oct 21
Heightened inflation caused by global supply chain issues and labour shortages could continue into the middle of next year, according to the Bank of England’s new chief economist.
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24 Sep 21
Inflation could run above the Bank of England 2% target going into 2023, as supply shortages led to CPI spiking this year, according to ratings agency Standard and Poor’s.
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24 Sep 21
With increasing influence over economic policy, it is no longer acceptable for central banks to veil their decision-making in secrecy.
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22 Sep 21
The Treasury’s inaugural £10bn bond targeting investments in net zero projects, received more than £100bn of bids from the market, according to reports.
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25 Aug 21
Simon Gray, head of finance and operations at Agilisys discusses how modern financial management systems can help public sector finance directors embrace active financial planning and agile financial...
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4 Aug 21
Hertfordshire County Council has been able to claw-back 96% of historical deposits in failed Icelandic banks after final payments were made last year, it has emerged.
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3 Aug 21
A city council will take on £107m of debt to repay £65m of 'lender option, borrower option' loans, but still expects to save £18m over the life of the debt.
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16 Jul 21
The size of quantitative easing undertaken in response to Covid-19 could test the Bank of England’s independence from ministers, according to a Parliamentary committee.
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15 Jul 21
Find out how an English council successfully raised £1m for solar projects through a community bond.
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6 Jul 21
The government has failed to budget for £30bn of additional costs resulting from Covid-19 over the next three years, according to the Office for Budget Responsibility.
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5 Jul 21
Brighton and Hove City Council has deferred a £1.2m loan payment from Brighton i360, a 530ft viewing tower, to help with its cash flow – over fears the attraction’s failure would cost more in the...
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17 Jun 21
Bank of England protections are available to help protect local authorities lending to their peers, according to a senior advisor at the bank.
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14 Jun 21
The government has committed to publishing its Green Financing Framework, which will set out new criteria for funding of its forthcoming green bonds, by the end of this month.
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11 Jun 21
Government at a local and national level needs to get to grips with the expiry of PFI contracts, says Public Accounts Committee chair Meg Hillier.
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8 Jun 21
As private finance initiative contracts start to expire, public bodies must ensure they inherit assets in good condition.
16 Nov 21As interest rates expectations change we observe a wider spread of pricing in the “LA to LA” market. Does this represent an opportunity for borrowers and investors?
10 Nov 21The Treasury and Bank of England will consult on the benefits of a digital currency in 2022, the next step towards issuing digital money.
8 Nov 21Experts have talked down chances of unsustainable spike in green asset valuations.
5 Nov 21Councils with PFI contracts need to consider a number of implications resulting from the transition to a new benchmark interest rate, says David Moore.
29 Oct 21NHS supply chain finance schemes promoted by former Downing Street advisor Lex Greensill delivered no evidence of promised savings, according to the National Audit Office.
28 Oct 21There is no need for the Bank of England to put its foot on the brakes of recovery by increasing interest rates, says Mark Pickering.
20 Oct 21The UK Treasury says that tax rises – not borrowing – will pay for the net zero transition.
19 Oct 21The Treasury has set out a series of sustainability standards for investments it will introduce as part of the government’s drive towards net zero carbon emissions.
18 Oct 21Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey has given another strong hint that interest rates could rise, sparking concerns from one former member of the bank’s monetary policy committee.
24 Sep 21With increasing influence over economic policy, it is no longer acceptable for central banks to veil their decision-making in secrecy.
25 Aug 21Simon Gray, head of finance and operations at Agilisys discusses how modern financial management systems can help public sector finance directors embrace active financial planning and agile financial...
3 Aug 21A city council will take on £107m of debt to repay £65m of 'lender option, borrower option' loans, but still expects to save £18m over the life of the debt.
15 Jul 21Find out how an English council successfully raised £1m for solar projects through a community bond.
6 Jul 21The government has failed to budget for £30bn of additional costs resulting from Covid-19 over the next three years, according to the Office for Budget Responsibility.
5 Jul 21Brighton and Hove City Council has deferred a £1.2m loan payment from Brighton i360, a 530ft viewing tower, to help with its cash flow – over fears the attraction’s failure would cost more in the...
14 Jun 21The government has committed to publishing its Green Financing Framework, which will set out new criteria for funding of its forthcoming green bonds, by the end of this month.
11 Jun 21Government at a local and national level needs to get to grips with the expiry of PFI contracts, says Public Accounts Committee chair Meg Hillier.
8 Jun 21As private finance initiative contracts start to expire, public bodies must ensure they inherit assets in good condition.
