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Income Strips & Indexed Linked Debt
17 Oct 2023Borrowing

Income Strips & Indexed Linked Debt

Local authorities are increasingly being presented with offers for income strip and inflation-linked debt from various institutions. The article explores why some authorities are opting to exit these agreements prematurely.

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Can I Give a Subsidy?
12 Oct 2023Local Authorities

Can I Give a Subsidy?

There might be scenarios where local authorities find it advantageous to offer loans at sub-market rates to certain companies, or perhaps even extend grants. Is such financial support permissible?

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What's going on with Metro Bank?
11 Oct 2023Banking

What's going on with Metro Bank?

Metro Bank launched in 2010 and has been among the most well-known of the so-called challenger banks. What has led to a rescue deal being announced?

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ESG Integration
02 Oct 2023ESG

ESG Integration

In the landscape of finance, the importance of incorporating environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations into investment strategies has grown markedly.

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Peak Rate Uncertainty
29 Sept 2023Economic Updates

Peak Rate Uncertainty

After nearly two years of upward moves in bond yields and wild levels of volatility, have we achieved peak rates?

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Which UK House Price Indicator is Best?
29 Sept 2023Economic Updates

Which UK House Price Indicator is Best?

Given that each House Price Index draws on different data and varies in methodology, it’s important to consider a few different HPIs.

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What is the UK Money Markets Code?
26 Sept 2023Investing

What is the UK Money Markets Code?

Developed by the Bank of England, The UK Money Markets Code was first published in 2017 and established high level principles of appropriate standards to ensure trust exists between a diverse set of participants.

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