Welcome to IMET
Our Story
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
IMET has updated its online Reference Materials, reviewed key Illinois public funds legislation, and refreshed links to GFOA best practices to ensure participants have access to current, useful resources as of September 2026.
Updated IMET Reference Material - September 2026
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IMET AUGUST 2026 Monthly Newsletter
Read moreThe August 2026 Market Overview provides the latest updates on economic growth, inflation, employment, and Federal Reserve rate expectations.
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IMET July 2026 - Monthly Newsletter
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