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Councils are currently reviewing their treasury management strategies, with Croydon Council examining debt repayments and Havering Council reporting on investment performance.
Croydon Council's cabinet discussed its treasury management review in December 2025, noting an effective interest rate on debt of 3.8%. Repayments are forecast to be around £71 million for the next financial year, as the council reviews its activities for the first half of 2025/26.
Havering Council's Audit Committee reviewed its treasury management in July 2025. A report to the committee stated the council exceeded its investment benchmark for 2024/25, achieving a 5.26% yield against a 4.82% benchmark. Its long-term debt remained fixed at an average rate of 3.70% as of March 2025.
MUFG Corporate Markets acts as a treasury advisor to councils like Croydon and Havering, providing services related to corporate banking, markets, and interest rate forecasts. These advisory services support councils in managing their borrowing and investment activities.
Key facts
- Croydon Council's effective interest rate on debt is 3.8%, as discussed in December 2025. Source
- Croydon Council's debt repayments are forecast to be around £71 million for the next financial year. Source
- Havering Council exceeded its investment benchmark for 2024/25, achieving a 5.26% yield. Source
- Havering Council's total investments were £117 million as of March 31, 2025. Source
- Havering Council's long-term debt was fixed at an average rate of 3.70% for 2024/25. Source 1 Source 2
About this summary
This summary was written automatically from our published stories and the council meeting records they draw on. It describes what councils have discussed and decided; it does not take a view on any decision. Each key fact links to the story it comes from. Updated 30 September 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.