Over 700 local councils of all sizes now use CCLA to meet their short, medium and long term investment requirements.  With persistent low interest rates, some allocation of longer-term funds to higher yielding assets is increasingly considered a prudent diversification of resources. CCLA has managed local authority funds for over 40 years and charity funds for 60 years. We aim to deliver strong long-term returns and have unmatched experience in ethical and responsible investment.  We are owned by our clients with over £11.4 billion of assets under management. CCLA’s funds benefit from strong governance and transparency.

CCLA Investment Management Limited and CCLA Fund Managers Limited are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.

Contact Details:

Kelly Watson
[email protected]

Mark Davies
[email protected]

www.ccla.co.uk

020 7489 6000

CIPFA, the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy, is the professional body for people in public finance. Our 14,000 members work throughout the public services, in national audit agencies, in major accountancy firms, and in other bodies where public money needs to be effectively and efficiently managed.

As the world’s only professional accountancy body to specialise in public services, CIPFA’s portfolio of qualifications are the foundation for a career in public finance. They include the benchmark professional qualification for public sector accountants as well as a postgraduate diploma for people already working in leadership positions. They are taught by our in-house CIPFA Education and Training Centre as well as other places of learning around the world.

We also champion high performance in public services, translating our experience and insight into clear advice and practical services. They include information and guidance, courses and conferences, property and asset management solutions, consultancy and interim people for a range of public sector clients.

Globally, CIPFA shows the way in public finance by standing up for sound public financial management and good governance. We work with donors, partner governments, accountancy bodies and the public sector around the world to advance public finance and support better public services.

At Federated Hermes (UK) LLP, we believe that even in a short-term environment assessing ESG factors can help identify opportunities and mitigate risk. That’s why ESG is fully integrated into all aspects of our fund management and portfolio construction. Our EOS team pioneered active engagement and has a track record of over 15 years of engagement with company boards and executives. EOS now advises on $1.3 trillion assets under advice worldwide. We believe in engagement over divestment – keeping a seat at the table and advocating for change. Federated Hermes (UK) LLP is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.

WEBSITE: www.invescoglobalcash.com

ADDRESS: 43-45 Portman Square, London, W1H 6LY

For more than 40 years, Invesco Global Liquidity has put investors first by offering a disciplined investment approach, high-quality products and distinguished client service and support. In this time, we have developed a range of treasury solutions and short-term money market funds across US dollar, sterling and euro currencies.

With global assets under management of over $146.1bn (as at 31.05.21), managed on behalf of corporations, local government institutions, charities, insurance companies and sovereign wealth funds, we offer diversified investment and same day liquidity, whilst delivering a yield comparable to overnight deposit rates.

Invesco Global Liquidity is part of Invesco, one of the world’s largest independent investment management organisations. Invesco’s sole focus is investment management – so with no distractions from competing interests, we are able to focus all our global resources on providing our clients with the investment expertise and personal service they expect.

INVESTMENT RISKS

The value of investments and any income will fluctuate (this may partly be the result of exchange rate fluctuations) and investors may not get back the full amount invested. An investment in a money market fund (MMF) is not guaranteed. An investment in a MMF is different from an investment in deposits and is capable of fluctuation; as a result, investors may not get back the full amount invested. A MMF does not rely on external support for guaranteeing the liquidity of the fund or stabilising the net asset value (NAV) per unit or share. The risk of loss of the principal is to be borne by the investor.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Issued by Invesco Investment Management Limited, Central Quay, Riverside IV, Sir John Rogerson’s Quay, Dublin 2, Ireland.

020 3219 2718

LG Futures supports the public sector in delivering improved and more cost-effective services, through providing bespoke advice, research, training and events, specialising in financial management and funding. Since being established in 2004, we have worked with over 375 individual public sector organisations, including 8 major central government departments and over 300 local authorities. Our key areas of focus include: • Funding formulae and financial modelling • Assessing the impact of government policies • Improving financial management capabilities • Delivering savings, maximising income and optimising value for money • Our Financial Intelligence Toolkit, a subscription providing ongoing support, covering Funding Briefings; Financial Benchmarking; Medium Term Forecasting; Resource Planning; and Social Care Analysis

01908 410811

Link Treasury Services is the market leading provider of independent treasury management and financial services to UK public sector organisations.

Our team is drawn from the public and private sectors, combining extensive skills and deep industry knowledge with a strong public service ethos.

Our specialist advisory teams offer an unrivalled breadth and depth of experience providing an independent and responsive service to over 350 organisations

The quality of our service is supported by the largest treasury management, technical accounting and asset finance teams in the public sector.

Come and visit us at Stand 17 to find out how we can help you.

Oxygen Finance is a specialist provider of payment solutions and insight. Our early payment programmes and public sector spend analysis help public and private sector organisations to drive savings, improve operational effectiveness and deliver against social value objectives. We have offices in the UK and US and work with a range of technology partners. Oxygen Finance is a wholly owned subsidiary of TruFin PLC, a specialist fintech and lending business.

0121 295 4038

PFM

We are financial advisors and consultants focussed solely on the public sector. We act on behalf of local authorities and seek to avoid any conflict of interest. Our client focus, combined with our bedrock principles of Ingenuity, Sustainability and Resourcefulness, helps us deliver on our promise of independent advice for people transforming their world. PFM’s professionals embody the ethos of the public sector, with many themselves having spent time in the public sector. Our culture sustains independence and values objective advice. As an independent advisor, we are free to focus on the outcomes sought by our clients and our responsibility is to them alone.

• Managed Service Provider to the UKMBA

• Local Authority Sponsorship Programme (LACC)

• Financial and Budget Consulting

• Financial Recovery Programmes.

UK Municipal Bonds Agency

The UK Municipal Bonds Agency provides capital finance to UK councils. With 56 local authorities and the Local Government Association as shareholders, it is owned by local government for local government. By providing loans on a contractual basis, unlike the PWLB, the UKMBA protects councils from arbitrary changes to the terms and conditions of loans they take out. In contrast to other alternatives to the PWLB, the UKMBA offers clear and transparent pricing so local authorities always know they have borrowed at the best market rates available.

As the official magazine of CIPFA, Public Finance provides insight and analysis for public finance professionals in UK and beyond.

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Public Finance Awards
The Public Finance Awards celebrate and showcase people, products and services that demonstrate excellence and originality within public finance.

Save the date: winners announced 23 April 2020 at JW Marriott Grosvenor House Hotel, London

More information and to enter: publicfinanceawards.co.uk

Royal London Asset Management (RLAM) is one of the UK’s leading investment companies, having built a strong reputation as an innovative manager, investing across all major asset classes. RLAM manages over £139 billion of assets (as at 30/06/20), split between equities, fixed interest, multi asset investing, property and cash, with a market leading capability in sustainable investing. Products include funds and segregated accounts investing in government bonds, investment grade, high yield and unrated credit, equity income and equity growth across global developed markets, as well as UK property and cash and short-term money market instruments.

During these uncertain times, it’s imperative that businesses feel supported and continue to get the help they need to adapt and survive in this rapidly changing world. For that they need the support of people they can trust.

At Santander, we’re committed to building close and enduring relationships with each of our business customers, so that we understand how we could help you achieve your business ambitions. Every business is different, and every business is being impacted differently and we are focused on understanding the specific impact to your business and offering appropriate support.

We continue to support business locally through our relationship teams and specialists in the UK, we have a strong international presence thanks to our extensive global network in major markets. So whatever the plan is for your business, whether you’ve had to adapt it or you continue with the next step for growth, acquisition or to break into an overseas market, we can help you get ahead.

Socitm Advisory drive innovation, technology and modernisation across the public sector by delivering independent and expert consultancy advice.
Our broad range of services are formed within five practice areas: ERP, Service Innovation, Smart Sourcing, Health and Social Care and Technology Services.

With over 100 Local Authority customers, we have an established successful track record in delivering lasting innovative transformation, through the implementation of high-quality programmes of work.

We truly understand the public sector, with all our services designed specifically to drive improvement towards your future vision.

We believe our outstanding professional people are the key to our success. From their market-leading expertise, to their empathy with our customers, our teams exceed our customer’s expectations.
With you in control of your transformation journey, we listen, we support, we deliver.

Tullett Prebon is part of TP ICAP Group, the world’s largest interdealer broker with a presence in 26 countries and a heritage stretching back over 150 years. We are an intermediary in the wholesale financial markets, facilitating the trading activities of clients, with the Public Sector team focusing on Local Authority clients.

We are proud of our reputation for service and reliability and consistently win industry awards.

Our new online portal offering provides a deep pool of alternative longer-term funding from a panel of lenders actively looking at investing in the sector on a near start or forward basis.

Recognising the increasing pressure on Local Authorities to deliver investment returns in a low-interest-rate environment, we offer a bespoke service finding borrowers to meet your criteria around both credit and risk.

Our extensive client base includes banks, building societies, over 250 Local Authorities and Housing Associations. We provide cutting edge alternative investments tailored to client’s needs, allowing access to highly competitive money market rates and diversity when placing short term and longer-term deposits.

We are fully compliant with Mifid II regulations and also importantly support the BoE’s new Money Market Code.

We understand the importance of everything you do. At Zurich Municipal, we are committed to protecting the public and voluntary sectors and to keeping our promises.

As the only direct dealing insurer in the sector, we have worked in partnership with the public sector, community organisations, charities, educational institutions, the housing sector, health and non-profit organisations for over 25 years.

We offer the peace of mind that comes with our heritage and financial stability. Our full end to end, in-house team gives you everything you need – from experts who can help you prevent problems before they can occur, to claims and major loss specialists who will get you back up and running, should an incident interrupt your vital work.