The 2018 regulatory changes have created a new and exciting investment landscape for local authorities. The requirement to produce a holistic risk based capital strategy will have significant impact upon investing as we move closer to 2020 and the scrutiny thereof.
Numerous authorities have targeted financial self-sufficiency in the next decade derived from diversified investment portfolios designed to provide sustainable income to support local services.
The events focused upon opportunities across the local authority balance sheet to enhance resilience and sustainable investments beyond specified cash management.