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Created in 1996, under the Intergovernmental Cooperation Act and the Illinois Municipal Code, IMET was formed to provide Illinois government agencies with safe, liquid, attractive alternatives for investing. IMET offers participants two separate vehicles to meet their investment needs.

The IMET Core Fund (fka the 1-3 Year Fund) is designed for public funds that may be invested for longer than one year. The Core Fund carries the highest rating available (AAAf/bf) from Moody's. The IMET Core Fund performance is listed on IMET's home page.

The IMET Convenience Fund (CVF) is designed to accommodate funds requiring high liquidity, including short term cash management programs and temporary investment of bond proceeds. It is comprised of collateralized bank deposits, FDIC inusred certificates of deposit and US government securities. The current Convenience Fund rate is listed on IMET's home page.

IMET Annual Comprehensive Financial Report

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Why You Should Invest in a Local Government Investment Pool
January 13, 2025

This article discusses why local governments should invest in a Local Government Investment Pool (LGIP). It covers the important benefits that LGIP's offer to local governments as well as the differences among the LGIP's.

Why You Should Invest in a Local Government Investment Pool

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IMET DECEMBER 2024 Monthly Newsletter
January 06, 2025

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IMET December 2024 Monthly Newsletter

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IMET NOVEMBER 2024 Monthly Newsletter
November 26, 2024

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IMET November 2024 Monthly Newsletter

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A fun Halloween themed article discussing safety, liquidity, and yield within the current market and the future outlook. Beware the Haunted Markets: Local Government Investing in Spooky Times

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