Approved Debt Securities Issuers
The Office of the Illinois Treasurer maintains an approved list of debt securities issuers that are authorized and suitable for investment. These entities are reviewed regularly to assess their continuing creditworthiness and eligibility in accordance with state statutes and agency policies. The list includes a variety of securities issuers, dealers, and funds, including:
- Commercial Paper Issuers
- Corporate Bond Issuers
- Repurchase Agreement Dealers
- Agencies and Treasuries
- Supranational Bond Issuers
- Money Market Funds
- Taxable Municipal Bonds
In line with the Treasurer’s commitment to community development and accountability, it is important to note that all securities issuers listed below that have a Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) rating (i.e., banks and financial institutions) maintain a rating of “outstanding” or “satisfactory” (as of May 1, 2021).
Attention Broker/Dealers: For a detailed list of approved counterparty programs, including ratings, restrictions, tickers, and CUSIPs, Commercial Paper – Approved List of Issuers as of September 26, 2025.
Commercial Paper Issuers
Corporate Bond Issuers
Repo Dealers
Agencies and Treasuries
| Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corp |
| Federal Farm Credit Banks Funding Corp |
| Federal Home Loan Banks |
| Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp |
| Federal National Mortgage Association |
| Tennessee Valley Authority |
Supranational Issuers
Money Market Funds
Taxable Municipal Bonds
Disclaimer: The Office of the Illinois Treasurer does not endorse or recommend any companies, products, or services. Therefore, this list does not constitute or imply an endorsement or recommendation. This list is being provided solely for informational purposes. This list is subject to change without notice, and the companies on it are not guaranteed to remain as approved counterparties. Being an approved debt securities issuer does not imply or promise that a company will receive work from the Office of the Illinois Treasurer.