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Celebrating the 75th Anniversary of International Credit Union Day®

by Catalyst Corporate | Oct 13, 2023

More than 87,000 credit unions exist globally, providing a plethora of financial services for their members, recognized as a force for positive economic and social change. Catalyst Corporate is honored to be a part of this cooperative movement, spanning 118 countries across six continents, and serving 393 million members worldwide.

Mark your calendar for October 19, as credit unions around the world unite in celebrating the 75th anniversary of International Credit Union (ICU) Day®! The message behind thisICU DAY 2023 year’s celebration focuses on serving the underserved and the 1.4 billion people across the globe who are still currently unbanked.

ICU Day celebrates the spirit of the global credit union movement. The day has been celebrated on the third Thursday of October since 1948. Each year, the international event is an opportunity to reflect on the credit union movement’s history and promote awareness of the cooperative difference.

Catalyst Corporate is committed to “Accelerating Credit Union Success,” both for our members and the movement as whole, through industry-leading financial services and expertise to assist you in meeting your goals.

How Catalyst supports CU success and growth

As a credit union itself, our organization strives to provide unmatched value with top-notch services and support that exceeds expectations. At Catalyst, your credit union has access to the following benefits, among others:

  • Cooperative pricing made possible through aggregated volumes 
  • Comprehensive education and training, with CPE and AAP credits
  • A no-fee line of credit automatically covering account activity as needed

Celebrate and learn more!

ICU Day highlights the many ways credit unions across the world help members work toward achieving their financial goals. Catalyst will mark this occasion with a cookout to enjoy fellowship and acknowledge the credit union mission that unites us all. Celebrate big on ICU Day and let Catalyst know how we can serve you better.