21 Jun 2024Economic Updates
The S&P Global UK PMI
Explore June's UK PMI: What does the latest data reveal about the UK economy.
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20 Jun 2024Borrowing
Income Strips Revealed
Understand the pros and cons of income strips to effectively manage long-term liabilities and fund essential projects - read this insightful guide now.
06 Jun 2024Economic Updates
US Labour Markets: Are There Signs of Recession Ahead?
The US labour market's resilience has had a significant impact on global bond markets and interest rate expectations.
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.
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.
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.
03 May 2024Economic Updates
Is the path of UK inflation more like the US or Eurozone?
As UK gilt yields rise amidst a global reassessment of monetary policies, our latest analysis provides a perspective on the UK's economic position relative to the US and Eurozone.
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?
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.