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How to Tell If a Source is Reputable
Reputable sources are reliable and free of errors. They run information through editors and fact-checkers. For example, the Discovery Channel Program, from this reputable source you can get many facts about Demkina right, even though they misplace her hometown, Saransk, more than 600 miles from Moscow.
Reputable sources are non-biased, peer-reviewed, and have supporting documentation. In addition, they do not promote hoaxes or fraudulent claims. However, they may not always be infallible.
There are two types of credible sources: primary and tertiary. Primary resources communicate original research and thought. Tertiary resources summarize other sources and provide an overview of other topics.
The first two types of reputable sources are blogs, news websites, and open educational resources. These sites are written by experts in their field and are licensed for use. A tertiary resource, on the other hand, is self-published and does not undergo editorial review.
In some cases, name recognition can help determine a source’s reliability. For instance, if a Nobel laureate writes an essay, a reputable publication would not reject it. However, it can also lead to confirmation bias.
For instance, some tabloids publish sleazy science news articles. This is because reporters do not have scruples. Many of them are not reputable because they do not have fact checking.
If you want to know how to tell if an article is credible, use the CRAAP test. The test measures the credibility of sources by considering their currency, authority, relevance, and accuracy. It can be used for research as well as for evaluating an angry story.
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Centrus is built on long-term relationships that are underpinned by trust, integrity, and our expertise. With decades of combined experience, our team offers tailored financial solutions across a broad range of sectors, including, but not limited to:
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Centrus arranges £50m Sustainability Linked RCF for University of London
27.02.23 “Centrus’ support has been invaluable, driving the best terms possible for UoL, providing assurance throughout the process, guiding us in a challenging market environment and helping us achieve this great outcome”
Centrus arranges funding for DBE Energy anaerobic digestion plant
04.01.22 “Centrus supported throughout, actively managing the process from start to finish. The team used their specific sector knowledge and expertise in structuring complex financings to run a sale process. We are delighted with the outcome and look forward to the future in partnership with Lazard Investment Management.”
Dragon School becomes the first UK Prep to raise private finance
19.11.22 “We are all delighted with the outcome which will enable the Dragon to invest in its strategic ambitions with confidence, and know that we couldn’t have got there without Centrus’ stewardship, advice and guidance along the way.”
Centrus arranges £70m sustainability-linked private placement for Saxon Weald
08.11.22 “The new funding forms a core part of delivering our sustainability strategy and in continuing our objective of providing affordable homes. I’m particularly pleased with how well the teams at LGIM Real Assets and Centrus, assisted by Devonshires, structured the new funding to fit our aim to enhance the delivery of sustainable homes for our customers.”
Centrus arranges £1bn of sustainability linked funding for housing and care provider Anchor Hanover
“We have ambitious plans to meet the increasing needs of older people in a sustainable way. This very successful issue means we can continue to evolve our housing and care offer so more people can have a home where they love living in later life.”
Centrus arranges £19m loan facility for Cromwood to help house domestic abuse victims.
24.10.22 “This investment will enable us to provide much-needed specialist housing across London and extend our work in this area. It’s a real achievement to partner with a company of Rothschild & Co’s size and reputation to invest in social housing.”
Centrus and fellow Smith Square Partners’ consortium members advise Ofgem on preferred bidder for £600m offshore wind transmission asset
“Ofgem has announced that ETEPCO, the Equitix and Japanese utility TEPCO Power Grid consortium, has been selected as preferred bidder for the offshore wind transmission asset connecting the 850MW Triton Knoll wind farm to the Lincolnshire coast. The asset is valued at over £600 million.”
Aster Group implements titantreasury (TMS), delivered by Centrus.
18.11.22 “We have been delighted with the titantreasury system since implementing, having utilised the expertise of the team to manage the debt portfolio of the group.”
Centrus advises Yorkshire Water on £170m new Debt Service Reserve Guarantee
26.04.22 “Centrus has been a long-term financial advisor to Yorkshire Water and identified this innovative facility to us. The successful outcome reflects a collaborative approach, providing a long-term, cost-effective solution to our requirements. We thank all our advisors, including Centrus, for their support and expert advice through a complex process.”
Centrus advises Harworth on new £200m senior debt facility
30.03.22 “Harworth’s strong balance sheet and prudent gearing is one of the key enablers of our ambitious growth strategy. This new debt package, which adds another established institutional lender to our banking group, will provide Harworth with additional firepower and flexibility as we step into this strategy and deliver our Purpose of creating places where people want to live and work.”
Grand Union Housing Group implements titantreasury
06.08.22 “titantreasury has revolutionised the way we manage and control our treasury portfolio. It provides us an effective and efficient way to control and validate interest budgets and the reporting functionality enables us to not only take control of our performance reporting in the treasury area but also enable quicker and more informed decision making.”
Centrus advises Onward Homes on a new £90m unsecured RCF
08.04.22 “John and the Centrus team supported this process throughout: from strategy through to final documents and Onward greatly benefited from Centrus’ treasury expertise and thorough understanding of our business. Their market engagement was excellent, and I’m delighted with the outcome.”
Centrus arranges £100m funding for a student accommodation PPP project for LSE
23.12.21 “DIF is excited to be growing its portfolio in the student accommodation sector. We look forward to partnering with a world-class university and to support it with its student accommodation delivery.”
Centrus arranges £145m funding for South Staffordshire Plc
“Centrus’ support throughout this process enabled the group to reinforce its capital structure via a dual-track liability management and fundraise process, delivered in a tight timetable and on competitive terms.”
Centrus supports InfraRed with the implementation of CPI hedging
28.03.22 “Centrus supported us through this CPI hedging transaction, they actively managed the process from start to finish and their analysis helped us build robustness into the cashflows and real equity returns under different inflation scenarios.”
Centrus supports Equitix transition from LIBOR to SONIA
16.02.22 “Centrus´ expertise and project management skills helped us transition from LIBOR to SONIA on over 100 different financing platforms. This also involved managing a range of stakeholders, including 40+ existing lending relationships. We are delighted with their support, which resulted in significant efficiencies.”
Centrus advises TRIG on its first ESG-linked inflation hedging transaction
“TRIG is delighted to have worked with Centrus and its hedging banks to implement a ground-breaking sustainability-linked inflation hedging agreement. We are committed to embedding sustainability into all our activities across the full investment cycle to help ensure sustainable returns for our investors.”
Centrus advises settle on £75m ESG-linked funding
07.10.22 “Centrus support and advice has been excellent throughout the process. Their expert market knowledge and project management has been instrumental in helping us achieve our funding objectives as well as being a leader in unsecured funding.”
Centrus advises Curo on £100m private placement to deliver new affordable homes
21.09.22 “It is always a pleasure working with Curo and it was great to be able to deliver a suitable structure quickly and efficiently. This deferred funding will enable Curo to maintain its properties to a high standard and continue to grow with confidence.”
Centrus advises Yorkshire Water on the refinancing of £95m HoldCo facilities
25.04.22 “I am delighted that we achieved this positive outcome, with efficient pricing and the introduction of a common terms platform. We would like to thank Centrus and Linklaters for their expertise, advice and support on this transaction.”
Centrus advises Broadacres on wholesale restructure and £50m funding
28.01.22 “Centrus’ advice and support has always been excellent, proactive and tailored specifically to Broadacres needs. Their detailed market knowledge and insights, financial analysis, project management and negotiating expertise has been key in supporting Broadacres to achieve our treasury objectives.”
Centrus advises Southern on £250m Sustainability Bond and £100m+ of new Sustainability Linked RCF
28.12.21 “Centrus has been invaluable in providing expertise, strategic advice and support for these transactions. From developing a clear, effective and detailed strategy to achieve our objectives for the medium term, to support in delivering both bond and new RCF funding.”
Centrus arranges £20m private placement for 900 unit housing association, Heart of Medway
“This is a great deal for Heart of Medway which both supports our current development aspirations and increases our funding options in the future. I thank Centrus for their support in arranging the transaction and ensuring a great outcome for Heart of Medway.”
Centrus arranges £30m institutional financing for Clipstone Industrial REIT plc to acquire new industrial properties
“Throughout the process Centrus has provided us with first class advice and support. Tapping into Centrus’s wide range of institutional investors we had a number of attractive offers to choose from.”
