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Could universities be missing out on attractive investment returns by overlooking local authority lending? Our latest insight explores the credit strengths, competitive rates and straightforward access that make it worth considering.
This insight examines the allegations surrounding Manchester City’s financial accounts and the importance of presenting a true and fair view. It highlights why transparency and accurate financial reporting are essential to understanding an organisation’s true financial position.
Government bond yields alone reveal only part of the picture. Comparing sovereign spreads exposes growing fiscal concerns in France, a more nuanced outlook for the UK, and mounting pressures across developed markets, with important implications for borrowing and investment decisions.
Unsecured borrowing offers housing associations greater flexibility, lower transaction costs and access to alternative funding sources. With security constraints tightening, unsecured revolving credit facilities provide an attractive way to diversify funding, preserve property security and access competitively priced liquidity.
A strong treasury policy should provide a durable framework for managing cash, investments and borrowing, while remaining responsive to changing risks and circumstances. We explore how charities can test whether their policy still supports good decisions, effective governance and resilience.
Money market funds remain a valuable liquidity tool, but many organisations have not reviewed their arrangements for years. With fees, share classes and yields varying across the market, even small improvements in net return can deliver meaningful additional investment income.
Housing associations remain financially resilient, but rising borrowing, weaker interest cover, higher repairs costs and a subdued sales market are increasing pressure. The latest regulatory data highlights why funding strategy, liquidity planning and covenant management are becoming increasingly important.
Rising energy prices are feeding directly into gilt market volatility and monetary policy uncertainty. With yields capable of falling as quickly as they have risen, timing and close market monitoring could prove critical for upcoming borrowing decisions.
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The Green Book discount rate plays an important role in determining how the costs and benefits of public sector projects are valued over time. Changes to the rate can influence which projects demonstrate value for money and ultimately progress.
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