Insights

19 Aug 2020Technical

Accounting for Negative Interest Income

Corporate finance managers should be thinking now about the accounting implications, ready for when the time comes.

17 Aug 2020Economic Updates

Surprised?

After a number of positive data releases outperformed expectations, is it possible that economists' forecasts are too pessimistic?

13 Aug 2020Borrowing

The Usable Capital Receipts Reserve

As Statements of Accounts are being produced is there an opportunity to review the balance sheet and make sure we are making the best use of resources?

11 Aug 2020Local Authorities

iDealTrade - a Local Authority Dealing Platform

Find out more about what makes iDealTrade an easy, reliable and secure trading solution.

05 Aug 2020Banking

Can we still bank on the banks?

Should depositors be any more concerned compared to a few months ago?

04 Aug 2020Local Authorities

Commercial Property Investment Update

Can a local authority with a small and concentrated exposure to commercial property deal with the impact of non-payment or reduction in rental levels?

31 Jul 2020Banking

A New National Infrastructure Bank?

With the UK set to lose access to European Investment Bank finance, could we see a new independent infrastructure institution?

28 Jul 2020Borrowing

Time to do something different on debt?

HM Treasury’s consultation on the Public Works Loan Board (PWLB) “Future Lending Terms” closes at the end of July. While we wait to find out about new rules, rates and availability, an expanding band of borrowers are asking themselves - is it time to do something different on debt?

27 Jul 2020Local Authorities

Section 114

What is Section 114 and why is it more relevant during the Covid-19 pandemic?