New Local Government Network, a U.K. think tank made up of finance experts and other professionals, is exploring ways local government may be able to use derivatives to fund capital projects. “Accessing new supplies of capital will be a significant challenge and will require councils to be equipped with a full capital finance toolkit to effectively manage risk and get the best deals for their taxpayers and communities,” said Tom Symons, a senior NLGN researcher.

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