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A Treasury Management Strategy outlines how an organisation manages cashflows, investments, and debt while mitigating financial risks. This article explains key components such as objectives, risk frameworks, investment and borrowing approaches, and highlights the need for governance, regular review, and tailored financial planning.
Valuing private companies is complex due to the absence of market prices. This article explores key valuation methods: DCF, Net Asset Value, and earnings multiples - highlighting their suitability, limitations, and application. Arlingclose offers robust, tailored valuation services grounded in financial and sector expertise.
UK inflation eased slightly to 3.4% in May, but remains above target, with mixed price pressures persisting. Despite global rate cuts, the Bank of England is expected to proceed cautiously, given economic fragility, core inflation, and labour market concerns.
Valuing financial assets in UK pension funds needs a consistent and verifiable approach.
LOBO loans are nearing resolution, with councils now holding the advantage. Most risks have been removed, and remaining exposures offer little threat. Authorities should remain patient, rejecting poor-value offers and awaiting better terms.
A local authority interest rate swap arranged by Arlingclose in 2020 has delivered £7.7 million in savings and holds a £30.5 million mark-to-market value as at March 2025. Amid ongoing PWLB volatility, swaps offer lower rates, budget certainty and flexibility. Arlingclose continues to lead in delivering compliant, risk-managed derivative solutions tailored to local authority treasury objectives.
How EMIs can safeguard client funds effectively, while staying compliant and unlocking better returns.
The 2025 Spending Review, set to be unveiled by Chancellor Rachel Reeves, outlines £86 billion for R&D and significant boosts to healthcare, education, and infrastructure, balanced by tighter departmental budgets. Defence spending rises to 2.5% of GDP, while local authorities face fiscal strain despite increased allocations, prompting potential council tax hikes and structural reforms to enhance local autonomy.
A wave of LOBO restructuring proposals is being pushed as attractive, but many are based on flawed assumptions and hidden costs - independent advice is essential before proceeding with any deal.
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