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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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Recent News
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
Read moreClick on the link below to read the latest IMET Monthly Newsletter:
IMET October 2024 Monthly Newsletter
Read moreThis article discusses the important aspects of transparency and accountability in public funds management. The aspects discussed are the principles, structure, reporting, audits, as well as standards and requirements. Transparency and Accountability in Public Fund Management
Read moreIn this month's newsletter view our upcoming schedule for conferences and events, check out the link to our other recent articles, read our economic update, and see the August 2024 fund performance.
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