A Look Back at 2022
On February 1, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) voted to raise the Federal Funds rate to a range of between 4.50% and 4.75%…
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Dancing as Fast as You Can
The Federal Reserve System was created by Congress in 1913 to exert greater control over America’s central banking system.
A Letter from the Public Trust Advisors CEO
Public Trust Advisors CEO Tom Jordan reflects on 2020 and provides his thoughts for the year ahead.
The Importance of Credit Research
The Public Trust credit team plays a fundamental role in preserving and protecting client investments as well as providing avenues for liquidity and yield. But what exactly does the credit team do, and why is it so important?
How to Communicate with Your Stakeholders
Communicating with stakeholders, board members, and community members is an important yet complicated task. Read more for a few communication best practices from local government representatives.
Today’s FOMC Decision: Everything You Need to Know
The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) voted today, October 30, 2019, to lower interest rates again by 25 basis points. Read more
Public Trust Announces SSAE 18 Compliance for LGIP Operations
Public Trust is pleased to announce the successful completion of a Statement on Standards for Attestation Engagements (SSAE 18) SOC 1 Type II audit. Read more.
Five Things to Consider When Investing Bond Proceeds
Do you have bond proceeds that need to be invested, but you don’t know where to begin? Public Trust has put together five things to consider when investing bond proceeds as a starting point in your investment journey.
Investing with Care
As a shepherd of your tax payers’ dollars, it is your fiduciary responsibility to keep those funds safe while earning a competitive rate of return. With that in mind, what questions should you be asking about your investments? Do you know what your primary objectives are?
Bringing the Back Office to the Forefront: Productivity Gains in LGIP Operations
Great LGIP back office efficiency is the logical means to allow LGIP programs to enjoy lower operating costs, streamlined processing, and, most importantly, improved shareholder returns. Take a peek behind the curtain at the Public Trust LGIP Administration Services Platform and the value of improved LGIP back-office technology.