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• Arbitrage Rebate Calculation Services Webinar with Arbitrage Rebate Counselors (ARC) Monday, January 12, 2026 in Articles

  Join 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

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• IMET Participant Spotlight: Richton Park Tuesday, January 6, 2026 in Articles

  In 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 Participant Spotlight: St. Clair County Tuesday, November 25, 2025 in Articles

  In this edition of the IMET Participant Spotlight, we feature St. Clair County Treasurer Andy Lopinot, who shares how the county has utilized IMET for several years to keep its investments safe, liquid, and competitive while strengthening its long-term financial strategy.

  IMET Participant Spotlight: St. Clair County

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• Market Overview and IMET Performance (Fall 2025) Monday, November 10, 2025 in Articles

  The Fall 2025 Market Overview highlights steady economic growth, moderate inflation, and the Federal Reserve’s gradual shift toward rate cuts following the September adjustment. IMET Performance reflects how these market conditions influenced the Core and Convenience Series during the period.

  Market Overview and IMET Performance - Fall 2025

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• Fed Eases Rates Again — What It Means for Public Investors Thursday, October 30, 2025 in Articles

  This article explains the Federal Reserve’s October 29, 2025, 0.25% rate cut to a 3.75%–4.00% target range—the second cut of the year—signaling a gradual easing path amid policy uncertainty, with balance sheet runoff ending December 1 to support liquidity.

  Fed Eases Rates Again — What It Means for Public Funds Investors

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• IMET Participant Spotlight: Johnson County Tuesday, October 28, 2025 in Articles

  In this edition of the IMET Participant Spotlight, we feature Johnson County Treasurer Mitch McClellan, who shares how IMET has helped diversify the County’s investment portfolio and strengthen its financial foundation.

  IMET PARTICIPANT SPOTLIGHT HIGHLIGHTS: JOHNSON COUNTY

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• Announcing IMET’s Arbitrage Rebate Calculation Services provided by Arbitrage Rebate Counselors, LLC Wednesday, October 1, 2025 in Articles

  IMET is very pleased to announce that it now offers Arbitrage Rebate Calculation Services (ARCS) through an agreement with Arbitrage Rebate Counselors, LLC. Read more here:

  Announcing IMET’s Arbitrage Rebate Calculation Services provided by Arbitrage Rebate Counselors, LLC

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• Get involved with IMET! Serve on the IMET Board of Trustees! Tuesday, September 30, 2025 in Articles

  The IMET Board of Trustees is soliciting interest from eligible IMET participants who would like to serve as a trustee of the IMET Board. One board position is now open as of August 2025. For more information click on the link below:

  Serve on the IMET Board of Trustees  

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• IMET Participant Spotlight: City of Champaign Wednesday, September 24, 2025 in Articles

  In this edition of the IMET Participant Spotlight, we feature the City of Champaign, where Finance Director Kay Nees shares how IMET supports the City’s financial operations and investment goals. 

  IMET Participant Spotlight: City of Champaign

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• Market Outlook - September 2025 Tuesday, September 9, 2025 in Articles

  The September 2025 Market Outlook provides updated economic data and Federal Reserve developments since the August 2025 Monthly Newsletter, highlighting stronger GDP growth, persistent inflation, stable bond spreads, and revised expectations for interest rate cuts.

  Market Outlook - September 2025

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