Support from Board to treasury manager
Advice pitched to every level of the organisation.
SERVICES
Multi Academy Trust Treasury Services
Arlingclose provides treasury services to Multi Academy Trusts to support decision-making, monitoring, operations and reporting with regard to cash and investment portfolios, funding and liquidity, hedging and treasury policy creation.
How we support Multi Academy Trusts
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Liquidity Management
We provide focused advice on liquidity management, helping trusts maintain sufficient headroom while minimising the cost of carry. This includes forward-looking cash flow modelling, optimisation of short- and medium-term funding structures, and the active management of refinancing risk. We also support the sourcing of appropriate liquidity facilities, alongside clear advice on liquidity risk controls and the disciplined use of hedging where appropriate.
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Investment Advice
Our investment advice covers traded instruments, funds and markets, as well as illiquid private placements and structured products. Whether for liquidity, treasury balances or reserve funds, we advise on the suitability of product and counterparty for each client based on strategy, income and cash requirements — explaining new strategies and products in a way suitable for different levels of the organisation, from Board to committee to treasury manager. We also recommend specific investment strategies with regard to individual requirements for ethical or other ESG policies.
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Treasury Policy
Compliant with available guidance from CIPFA and incorporating best practice from all sectors, Arlingclose creates new policies or advises on changes to existing treasury policies to better reflect the risks inherent to the treasury management function and the individual objectives of the trust. This normally involves an initial document and procedures review, followed by policy recommendations and reporting on any changes to the relevant committee.
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Counterparty Risk Analysis
Arlingclose made its reputation getting big counterparty calls right in the financial crisis and has continued protecting clients from credit events to the present day. From financial to non-financial, rated to unrated, we analyse and monitor counterparty credit on an individual and portfolio basis, assisting staff in decisions around the suitability of new and existing investments.
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ESG Reporting
Our ESG report and Responsible Investment Service help trusts explore ESG priorities and navigate evolving investment themes. The service includes a curated suite of ESG-focused funds, relevant disclosures and scores, policy support and workshops.
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Financial Infrastructure
We assist clients to set up the infrastructure for dealing, such as trading desks, safe custody and hybrid solutions. Depending on requirements, we can engage with and procure intermediaries to facilitate the preferred investment strategy.
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Economic Analysis and Forecasting
Whatever country or specific rate a client is interested in, we can prepare in-house forecasts for economic variables and rates to support investment, funding and debt management strategies.
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Operational
Cashflow forecasting, modelling, and foreign currency hedging strategies and arrangements are just some of the other areas in which Arlingclose can assist trusts.
Talk to us about your trust
Independent treasury advice tailored to the objectives and governance of Multi Academy Trusts.