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MHCLG’s March 2025 data shows local authority investments fell 5% year-on-year to £41.3bn, continuing a post-pandemic decline. This highlights a shift in treasury priorities in response to financial pressures and evolving market conditions.
Active ETFs combine traditional active management with ETF efficiency, offering daily liquidity and lower costs than mutual funds. Though nascent in the UK, they present a compelling option for institutional investors. (Part 5 of the ETF insight series)
The BoE's first system-wide exploratory scenario (SWES) exercise highlighted how market shocks can be worsened by firm actions; Arlingclose helps clients navigate these risks with tailored advice and lower-risk investment solutions.
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.
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