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Accelerating Success at Forum 2023: Credit union leaders nationwide converged in-person and online to participate in Catalyst Corporate’s 2023 Economic & Payments Forum last week. The event was packed with actionable insights delivered by a diverse array of industry experts. Check out the full recap of the event.

Forum 2023 – All Eyes on Faster Payments: Among a wide range of other relevant credit union topics, instant payments took center stage as Forum 2023 delivered three opportunities to expand attendee knowledge and share the latest developments.

Catalyst Corporate to Participate in Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Catalyst Corporate has signed on as a Champion for Cybersecurity Awareness Month (CAM) 2023. CAM highlights the growing importance of cybersecurity in our daily lives and provides best practices. Read more in this week's Insights from Catalyst blog.

Training and Events: TranZact Administration (September 27), TranZact Basics (October 4), TranzCapture for ATM/ITM (October 18), ACH Audit Requirements (October 25), TranzCapture for Branch (November 1) and TranzCapture for Business (November 8).

Forum Fireside Chat: Insights into Catalyst’s Strategic Planning: The 2023 Economic & Payments Forum has officially begun! This year, the conference kicked off with its first-ever Fireside Chat led by Catalyst executives.

Add a Little Spice with Fourth Quarter Training: As you transition into your favorite fall activities, be sure you make time for training. Catalyst Corporate has a cornucopia of service training opportunities waiting for you on topics from TranZact basics to ACH audit requirements.

Catalyst CECL Model Achieves Third-Party Certification: Catalyst Strategic Solutions’ Current Expected Credit Loss (CECL) model for estimating future expected loan losses, known as CECLution, has achieved certification from an independent third-party firm.

Training and Events: Economic & Payments Forum (September 18-20, Plano, TX), CUBG's National Business Services Conference (September 18-20, Savannah, GA), Card Services (September 20), TranZact Administration (September 27), TranZact Basics (October 4), TranzCapture for ATM/ITM (October 18) and ACH Audit Requirements (October 25).

 Forum 2023: Secure Your Virtual Registration in Seconds: With six days left to register for Catalyst Corporate’s Economic & Payments Forum online, now’s the time! While it only takes about 60 seconds to register, that action unlocks access to three days of educational sessions and the opportunity to earn up to 14 CPE credits.

Now Boarding: The 'Instant Payments Bullet Train': Glenn Wheeler sat down with Mike Lawson from CU Broadcast to share highlights of his recent NASCUS conference session, "Onboarding the Instant Payments Bullet Train." Wheeler’s session covered the adoption of instant payments and industry momentum since the launch of the FedNow^® Service. 

Learning Liquidity Strategies from the 2008 Financial Crisis: The 2008 financial crisis might be one of the most studied financial events in history, and it continues to be a cautionary tale to reflect on. Take a closer look at the crisis for insights on why liquidity management is important now.

Training and Events: Economic & Payments Forum (September 18-20, Plano, TX), CUBG's National Business Services Conference (September 18-20, Savannah, GA), Card Services (September 20), TranZact Administration (September 27), TranZact Basics (October 4) and TranzCapture for ATM/ITM (October 18).

Catalyst Strategic Solutions Speakers Set to Take the Stage at Forum: Catalyst Corporate’s 2023 Forum speaker line-up is packed with sessions that run the gamut of topics relevant to your business success. Among other important topics, Catalyst Strategic Solutions professionals will host four sessions that target strategic financial management on September 18-20 in Plano, Texas.

NextGen Perspectives – Young Professionals at Forum 2023: To encourage growth and career advancement, Catalyst is hosting five young professionals to “crash” this year’s Economic & Payments Forum later this month. Read more to get-to-know these talented individuals.

Six Smart Ways to Balance Liquidity in Today’s Economic Environment: It's no secret that many financial institutions nationwide are navigating with liquidity issues. Fortunately, Catalyst offers tailored strategies to assist credit unions in addressing these liquidity concerns.

Training and Events: Economic & Payments Forum (September 18-20, Plano, TX), CUBG's National Business Services Conference (September 18-20, Savannah, GA), Card Services (September 20), TranZact Administration (September 27) and TranZact Basics (October 4).