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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 advises on broad portfolio restructure to unlock capacity for Estuary
10.04.25 “We are thrilled to have worked with Centrus in securing the restructure on favourable terms, helping ensure Estuary’s treasury portfolio can support the business as we move forward with our investment aims.”
Centrus advises on merger between Coastal and RHA Wales Group
08.04.25 “The quality of the advice and support we have received during the merger was exceptional.”esd
Centrus supported Home Group to secure £260m new liquidity
03.04.25 “We are very grateful for the support the Centrus team provided as we jointly developed and executed the latest iteration of our treasury strategy.”
Centrus advises on merger between Melin Homes and Newport City Homes
02.04.25 “Centrus have provided us with a fantastic service throughout the merger process. The experience and professionalism of Paul and the team have been second to none.”
Smith Square Partners Consortium Advises Ofgem on £621M Seagreen Offshore Wind Farm Transmission Transfer
19.12.2023 “Offshore windfarms are critical to the UK’s energy transition targets with a fivefold increase to 50GW target by 2030 with OFTO transactions playing a key part in the process. We are pleased to close this transaction with our consortium colleagues and player our part in contributing to the UK’s renewable energy and Net Zero targets.”
Centrus secures £40m RCF to support Muir Group’s growth strategy
06.03.25 “We are extremely pleased to have completed this RCF raise and are delighted to have had Centrus’ support and expertise throughout the process.”
Centrus provides financial valuation services to Welsh Water, on their Interest rate swaps and Inflation swaps positions
20.01.25 “The Centrus team has understood our requirements, helped agree the methodology with our auditors and developed an efficient process that is now embedded in our semi-annual financial reporting. Their expertise and modelling capabilities on xVA has been particularly useful.”
Centrus advises on c. €2.5bn new facilities including pre-hedging strategy
17.01.25 “This has been the most complex hedge restructuring in the history of Sonnedix. Hedging was one of the drivers to create value in this transaction and Centrus as hedging advisor played a key role to capture it.”
Centrus supports Wandle Housing Association implement titanTreasury
07.01.25 “Centrus demonstrated a thorough understanding of our requirements and developed a detailed and practical implementation strategy.
Post-implementation support continues to be both responsive and helpful and has been invaluable during the initial phase of deployment.
I look forward to a long and mutually beneficial relationship with the titanTreasury team.”
Centrus facilitates partnership between Abri and Octavia, increasing capacity by £200m p.a. and enhancing financial resilience
23.12.24 “The Centrus team’s unwavering commitment and impressive performance played a pivotal role to enable the rescue and preservation of Octavia Hill’s housing management legacy, allowing the combined organisation to continue her work as a reformer and positive disruptor. A reimagined Octavia Foundation will be central to this, with a broader remit across community investment, education and research, and thought leadership.”
Centrus Advises on Launch of Proxima, France’s First Private High-Speed Rail Operator
03.12.2024 “Special thanks to Steve Layburn and Louis Dubois in the Centrus Transportation team, for their commitment and hard work on getting the project through to this important milestone.”
Centrus acts as the financial advisor for NWEN (UK) on its investment into one of the largest private wire networks in the UK
18.10.24 “Centrus were instrumental in assisting us design and implement an investment structure and were crucial in supporting us through financial close”
Centrus acted as GBP and EUR interest rate hedging advisor to NSMP on the company’s successful refinancing
01.10.24 “Centrus supported us in developing a dynamic hedging strategy, helping us manage risk effectively amid market volatility.”
Centrus arranged £70m of new funding and advised a £90m portfolio restructure
09.09.24 “Centrus worked with us to our develop strategy before then leading execution. Throughout the team at Centrus have ensured we have been able to control the process against an, at times, challenging backdrop and ultimately to materially improve our treasury position. With this work complete we can now focus on delivering our ambitions to build 500 homes over the next 5 years”
Centrus arranges ¥12bn private placement for The Baillie Gifford Japan Trust PLC
30.07.24 “Following meetings with selected investors, Japan Trust received bids with maturities ranging from 3 to 20 years. A single investor was chosen which provided tranches of ¥4 billion with an average maturity of just under 10 years thereby achieving a blend of medium term finance and at an attractive overall cost.”
Centrus advises Peel on £45m NRE financing
05.08.24“Centrus worked hard on this transaction to deliver a new standalone debt facility for our NRE division. Centrus led the process from end-to-end, resulting in a well-structured, cost-effective solution and providing a strong foundation for Peel NRE to grow. We look forward to working with Centrus again in the future”
Centrus arranges new funding for Cottsway
11.06.2024 “This new funding is part a major re-finance programme for Cottsway which has allowed us to repay legacy debt and secures our corporate ambition to provide more homes in the communities we serve. We are delighted to have our new lenders alongside us and look forward to building a partnership for the future. We are also delighted to have been working with Centrus who have been a huge support.”
Centrus provides stress testing evaluation for Heylo Housing
24.06.2024 “We recently appointed Centrus to undertake a stress testing evaluation for our regulatory vehicle.
Not only did we find them extremely responsive and completing the work quickly, we found their level of commentary and feedback valuable and at a quality above that we had received in previous years from other providers”
Centrus enhances Capital Letters’ financial business plan model, providing Board reporting and assurance
17.06.2024 “We are extremely pleased with the business planning and assurance work completed by Centrus. They leveraged their sector expertise to provide a comprehensive assessment of Capital Letters’ business plan, complete with stress testing, mitigation planning, and assurance on planning assumptions to leave us assured that our business can continue to grow on a strong foundation.”
Centrus advises Associated British Ports on c.£176m swap restructuring
14.05.2024 “Centrus supported us through a successful swap restructuring in which we are pleased to have achieved our risk management objectives under a continued backdrop of interest rate volatility. Centrus added value in creating a hedging strategy supported by thorough analysis, market expertise and execution support, which all facilitated a smooth transaction process which received strong support from our hedging bank counterparties. As our long-time advisor, we look forward to continuing to work with the Centrus team going forward to as we continue to optimise our long-term hedging strategy.”
Centrus advises Tai Tarian on raising £95m of new bank and capital markets funding
14.05.2024 “When we commissioned this work, I hadn’t appreciated just how hands on Centrus would be on a day-to-day basis but I can now see that this is where the magic really happens and where the value is derived. It is so much more than ensuring that we get the best rate. I am so grateful for Centrus advice, support, trouble shooting, arm twisting and solutionising throughout this process. We would not have achieved the outcomes without Centrus. In the context of these reflections the Board requested that we feedback their gratitude to the Centrus team.”
Centrus advises UK Power Networks Services on the acquisition of United Utilities on-site generation portfolio from SDCL Energy Efficiency Income Trust PLC
07.05.2024 “Centrus supported us in identifying the opportunity to invest in this strategic asset portfolio which supports the growth of our client led electrical services business in the North of England.”
Centrus arranges £75m sustainability-linked term facility for VIVID
16.04.2024 “This loan is the perfect complement to our existing debt portfolio sitting between short-term RCF funding and longer-term bond debt. The facility is tightly priced and reinforces stretching ESG targets for us to deliver sustainable housing. We continue to be pleased with the support from the team at Centrus, in particular the insights and expertise they bring in identifying funding partners capable of providing the flexibility, pricing and breadth of products we need to advance our growth and de-carbonisation journey.”
Jigsaw implements titanTreasury
02.04.2024 “The process of getting the detail of all our debt into titanTreasury was made as easy as possible for us. The training we received was tailored to our requirements.”
