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Colin Marrs

Consultation clears the way for MMF investment by Welsh councils

LGPS funds face decade of low returns

Councils braced for restrictions on borrowing for property investment

Robin Hood agrees cheap energy deals with Doncaster and Islington

News Roundup: Border to Coast’s new COO, City of London’s investment returns, Barclays ringfencing

Report calls for bolstered s151 role for LEPs

News Roundup: Newham’s loan rate revealed, black hole in county finances, Islington’s property company

3% inflation confronts treasurers with investment strategy questions

Councils turn to lotteries in latest drive to raise income

Spelthorne returns to PWLB for £48m acquisition

News Roundup: HRA cap flexibility, social impact bond, mansion tax, pooling framework

ACCESS saves £5m in management fees with UBS deal

Reversal of social rents policy puts housing development back on the agenda

News Roundup: LLP’s £1.3bn credit fund, rates retention to hit county councils, banks distracted by restructuring

September PWLB borrowing reaches almost half a billion

Mike Jensen departs LPP for second stint with Lancashire’s treasury team

Councils launch property investment schemes with £200m of PWLB money

Buying back all PFI contracts won’t guarantee value for money, say experts

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