News Releases

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• 2/8/2021 State Treasurer Shawn Wooden AnnouncesNew Chet 529 College Savings Program Manager, Fidelity Investments; Fidelity Investments Will Help Improve the Ability of Connecticut Families to Save For Higher Education

• 2/1/2021 Budget Improvements Project Potential Surplus For Fiscal Year; Financial Markets Start Year Strong With Volatility

• 1/26/2021 Statement of State Treasurer Shawn T. Wooden Applauding President Biden’s First Steps Toward a Racial Equity Agenda; Addressing Systemic Racism Is the First Step Toward Creating An Equitable More Prosperous Society

• 1/20/2021 Statement Of State Treasurer Shawn T. Wooden On Historic Inauguration Of President Joe Biden And Vice President Kamala Harris; Wooden Celebrates Vice President Harris’ Achievements in Breaking Numerous Glass Ceilings

• 1/13/2021 Treasurer Wooden Announces Over $250m In Commitments; Presents Additional Private Market Opportunities

• 1/6/2021 Statement Of State Treasurer Shawn T. Wooden On Opening Day Of The 2021 Legislative Session

• 1/5/2021 Treasurer Wooden Joins Members Of The Ct General Assembly For Swearing In Ceremony On Opening Day Of The 2021 Legislative Session

• 1/4/2021 Investor Confidence In Connecticut Remains Strong; Covid-19 Vaccine Distribution On Track, Boosting Markets Confidence For Stabilizing Economic Forecast

• 12/16/2020 Treasurer Wooden Announces Completion of $800 Million General Obligation Bond Sale at Record Low Borrowing Cost; Overall Interest Cost at Record Low 1.80%, Saving Taxpayers Money

• 12/11/2020 Breaking Through Mistrust; State Treasurer Shawn Wooden Calls On Black And Brown Leaders Across Ct To Join Him In Publicly Taking The Covid-19 Vaccine

• 12/10/2020 Treasurer Wooden Announces University of Connecticut Bond Sale Attracts Record Demand, Achieves Record Low Borrowing Cost, And Saves Taxpayers $29 Million Largest Retail Orders In 24-Year History

• 12/9/2020 Treasurer Wooden Announces Commitments to Five Investment Funds and Selects Hamilton Lane Partners as Private Capital Consultant

• 12/9/2020 Treasurer Wooden Announces Connecticut’s Credit Ratings Affirmed with Stable Outlooks; Connecticut Remains Stable While Thirteen Other States Have Had Credit Rating Downgrades or Negative Outlooks Since the COVID-19 Outbreak

• 12/2/2020 Treasurer Shawn Wooden Lands Successful Settlement, Secures $3.8 Million On Behalf Of Connecticut Retirement Plans And Trusts Funds

• 12/2/2020 State Treasurer Shawn Wooden Announces Fidelity Investments as New CHET 529 Manager for State of Connecticut