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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
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IMET January 2026 - Monthly Newsletter
Read moreJoin IMET for a live webinar featuring John Rogers of Arbitrage Rebate Counselors, who will provide an overview of Arbitrage Rebate Calculation Services (ARCS). This session will highlight how today’s rate environment can affect rebate and yield-restriction outcomes.
Arbitrage Rebate Calculation Services Webinar
Read moreIn this edition of the IMET Participant Spotlight, we feature the Village of Richton Park and Wasiu Fashina, Assistant Village Manager and Director of Finance, who shares how the Village utilizes IMET to support reserve funds, prioritize safety of principal, and strengthen its long-term financial strategy.
Participant Spotlight Presents: Village of Richton Park
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IMET December 2025 - Monthly Newsletter
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