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Ian Buss
- Apr 23, 2022
Academy surplus balances increase year on year giving the potential for an extra £33m in interest.
Academy reserves increase year on year
Ian Buss
- Mar 31, 2022
23 million reasons you should review your investment policy
The March meeting of the Bank of England’s monetary policy committee resulted in Bank base rate increasing to the pre-pandemic level of...
Ian Buss
- Feb 28, 2022
Schools and Academies Show returns to London for first time in 2 years
The UK’s largest education policy event returns to London to deliver an unforgettable face-to-face experience for leaders across the...
Ian Buss
- Sep 10, 2021
Deposits - The Big 4 vs Challenger Banks
Why are the Big 4 banks currently paying around 0% for instant access deposits yet other UK banks are paying between 0.10% and 0.50%?...
Ian Buss
- Jun 29, 2021
Spreading your bank counterparty risk and improving the interest earned on your cash
Since deposit interest rates reduced in early 2020, we have been working hard to find a multi-bank solution for schools to have the...
Ian Buss
- Apr 14, 2021
Making your reserves work harder in a low interest rate environment
We saw interest rates on deposits tumble during 2020 with many schools now seeing significant reductions in the interest they receive and...
Steve Bolt
- Mar 16, 2021
The Best Energy Contract for your School?
How to get the best Energy contract for your school(s). The energy market has changed considerably in recent years, making it harder for...
Ian Buss
- Dec 8, 2020
6 Easy Tips for Cyber Security
More time on-line means more opportunities for fraudsters. Six tips to help keep you safe: 1) Use a unique (& strong) password for your...
Ian Buss
- Nov 5, 2020
Operating Leases. Did you know you have a choice?
Our initial research tells us that, if a school decides to fund using an Operating Lease, almost without fail, they: 1) Choose the...
Ian Buss
- Sep 22, 2020
What every independent school needs to know about term loans
Having worked with independent schools over the last 10 years and supported hundreds of millions of term funding, there are a number of...
Ian Buss
- Jul 7, 2020
Making your MAT banking structure work for you (reduced mandates and less risk)
Here you will find the information needed for you to decide if your banking structure needs revising.
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