Issue

Refinancing Risk

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Tower Hamlets Council is currently addressing the persistent refinancing risk highlighted in its 2025/26 treasury management report.

Tower Hamlets Council's Audit Committee heard in September 2026 that the council's 2025/26 treasury management report highlighted a persistent refinancing risk, despite investment income exceeding its budget by £1.7 million.

The report noted that while the council's under-borrowed position minimised interest expenses by utilising cash balances, this strategy presents a future refinancing risk if interest rates were to increase significantly.

Key facts

  1. The Audit Committee heard about the refinancing risk on 24 September 2026. Source
  2. Tower Hamlets Council's 2025/26 treasury management report highlighted a persistent refinancing risk. Source
  3. Investment income exceeded its budget by £1.7 million in 2025/26. Source
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  1. Tower Hamlets Council Treasury Management Report Highlights Savings and Refinancing Risk Tower Hamlets Council's treasury management report for the 2025/26 financial year has revealed significant savings, but also highlighted a persistent refinancing risk. Tower Hamlets 25 September 2026