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Common Pitfalls in Your Year End Accounts (and How to Avoid Them)
22 May 2024Technical

Common Pitfalls in Your Year End Accounts (and How to Avoid Them)

The end of May is a busy time for local authority accountants, with most authorities aiming to have draft accounts ready by the end of this month. So to help you on your way this year here are some common, yet usually simple to fix, problems that we see.

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Greenwashing and Credit Risk
21 May 2024ESG

Greenwashing and Credit Risk

Discover how Arlingclose's guidance can help you navigate ESG investments and mitigate the risks of greenwashing – ensuring prudent management of public funds.

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Bank of England to Overhaul Its Forecasting Approach
07 May 2024Economic Updates

Bank of England to Overhaul Its Forecasting Approach

A major review by former Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke of the Bank of England’s forecasting approach and processes highlighted significant problems and made recommendations for change.

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The FCA’s Anti-Greenwashing Rule
29 Apr 2024ESG

The FCA’s Anti-Greenwashing Rule

The UK's Financial Conduct Authority's new anti-greenwashing rule, effective 31st May 2024, offers clear guidelines to ensure sustainability claims are accurate, complete, and transparent, helping local authorities safeguard their ESG investments and make informed financial decisions. What should you be aware of?

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Investing in ETFs
19 Apr 2024Investing

Investing in ETFs

With interest rates still elevated, returns from investing in cash will likely remain high in the near-term. However, we continue to believe there remains a case for long-term investing on both an income and capital growth basis, particularly when rates start to decline, and to this end we are currently investigating ETF related options that we believe may benefit our clients.

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IFRS 16 and PFI Schemes
09 Apr 2024Technical

IFRS 16 and PFI Schemes

The “new” IFRS 16 Leases accounting standard is finally upon us, with CIPFA/LASAAC confirming that there will be no further delay to implementation beyond 1st April 2024.

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What is the PRI?
04 Apr 2024ESG

What is the PRI?

The Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) is the world’s leading advocate of responsible investment. It works to support the incorporation of environmental, social, and governance factors (ESG) into investment decision-making.

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Can Local Authorities Help Fund Your Housing Association?
12 Mar 2024Housing

Can Local Authorities Help Fund Your Housing Association?

Arlingclose has arranged £400m of lending facilities for housing associations and we’d be pleased to discuss funding transactions or any other arrangements between housing associations and local authorities where our experience and knowledge can be applied.

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