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Charities may need a more practical approach to risk, one that supports real decisions rather than compliance paperwork. Recent sector research raises important questions for governance, treasury risk, funding pressures and financial resilience in an increasingly uncertain operating environment.
UK housing providers face rising retrofit costs and tighter EPC deadlines, despite progress and government support. A blended funding strategy will be essential to manage compliance, liquidity, covenant and interest rate risks.
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Inflation has arguably been the most important and persistent economic problem facing policy makers globally over the past half-decade. Although inflation has fallen back from its 2022 peak, it has remained persistently and materially above the 2% targeted, leading many to question whether something more structural has changed.
The ECB has raised interest rates in response to renewed energy-driven inflation, despite weaker economic growth. The decision highlights the outlook for inflation, future rate expectations and the implications for euro and UK financial markets.
Contractor failure remains a live risk as insolvencies stay above pre-pandemic levels, with construction under severe pressure from weak margins, higher costs and falling output. Robust financial due diligence helps organisations spot hidden weaknesses before contracts become costly, disruptive failures.
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Despite their reputation, spreadsheets remain one of finance's most flexible and transparent tools when used with appropriate controls and governance. In many cases, they can be more adaptable, auditable and sustainable than bespoke systems.
Building safety remediation is no longer just an affordability challenge - it is increasingly a liquidity challenge. Housing associations should ensure their treasury strategy, funding arrangements and cashflow forecasts are robust enough to manage significant upfront expenditure while recoveries and grant funding are received over time.
Ring-fencing was introduced after the global financial crisis to protect everyday banking services from risks elsewhere in large banking groups. The government is now looking to make the regime more flexible, raising questions about how far it can support growth without weakening the safeguards that protect financial stability.
The Bank of England’s latest stress test explores how a severe economic shock could affect private markets and whether the actions of investors, lenders and fund managers could amplify financial stress. It highlights the growing importance of private markets to overall financial stability.
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