Connect Archive

  • Catalyst Connect - November 28, 2023

    Better Together – What the PSCU/Co-op Solutions Merger Could Mean for CUsCEOs of PSCU and Co-op Solutions say their proposed merger targets “being better together.” What will this mean for credit unions already contracted with each entity?

    2023 ALM Survey Highlights Accuracy and Team Knowledge
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     Catalyst Strategic Solutions surveys its Asset/Liability Management Services clients every year to ensure ALM products and services meet expectations.

    'Tis the Season for the 2024 Holiday Schedule
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    Catalyst Corporate is spreading cheer by posting our 2024 holiday schedule. Mark your calendars with holiday and business hours for the new year.  

    Training and Events:
    CUBG's Virtual Business Lending Bootcamp (December 1-31) and CUBG's Business Lending Bootcamp (December 6-7, Portland, OR).


  • Catalyst Connect - November 21, 2023

    7 Frequently Asked Questions about FedNow Instant Payments: The FedNow® Service has helped revolutionize the payments industry. Since the launch of the Federal Reserve's new payments rail, many questions have emerged. Find the answers in this week's Insights from Catalyst blog.

    Warm Up to Sallie Mae® Student Loans:
    As winter approaches, it’s time to gear up for the influx of students applying for Federal Student Financial Aid. Catalyst Corporate, and its partner Sallie Mae, can provide credit unions with a student loan referral program to help fund the gap between financial aid and college expenses.

    ThankFULL this Thanksgiving
    Catalyst Corporate is closed November 23, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. We’re so grateful for YOU this year! May your heart be full of joy…and your plate full of turkey.

    Training and Events:
    CUBG's Virtual Business Lending Bootcamp (December 1-31) and CUBG's Business Lending Bootcamp (December 6-7, Portland, OR).


  • Catalyst Connect - November 14, 2023

    Vantage West Onboards the FedNow Service through Catalyst: Vantage West Credit Union is now live and receiving instant payment transactions on the Federal Reserve’s FedNow® Service through Catalyst Corporate. Vantage West launched its service to members earlier this fall, among the earliest credit unions to onboard with Catalyst.

    Board Portals – Transforming Credit Union Governance
    A strong governance structure is important to credit unions seeking to fulfill their mission effectively. Explore the concept of board portals and how they are transforming credit union governance in this week's Insights from Catalyst blog.

    Third Quarter 2023 Catalyst by the Numbers Provides Overview
    Catalyst and its CUSO, Catalyst Strategic Solutions, work with credit unions to tailor services to their needs. This approach has delivered big results. See what you've helped build in the most recent edition of Catalyst by the Numbers within the Due Diligence section of our website.

    Training and Events:
     TranzCapture for Mobile (November 15), CUBG's Virtual Business Lending Bootcamp (December 1-31) and CUBG's Business Lending Bootcamp (December 6-7, Portland, OR).


  • Catalyst Connect - November 7, 2023

    The Quest for Efficiency, Savings…and More Time for Baseball: An ideal one-stop consumer experience might offer convenience, savings and a wide variety of products and services under one roof. The same principle of efficiency and savings can be applied to daily credit union check processing operations, starting at the point of deposit. Read more in this week's Insights from Catalyst blog.

    Four Treasury Observations on the Economy
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    To gain a complete perspective on the economy, it's good to examine a variety of economic outlooks, including those of government economists. Tara Sinclair, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Macroeconomics at the U.S. Treasury, gave this year’s Forum attendees insight into the Treasury's views on the economy.

    Now Available – 2023 Third Quarter Corporate Update
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     Catalyst is pleased to provide credit unions a snapshot of the organization's membership demographics and year-to-date performance. The most recent Corporate Update can be found in the Due Diligence section of the website. 

    Training and Events
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     TranzCapture for Business (November 8), TranzCapture for Mobile (November 15), CUBG's Virtual Business Lending Bootcamp (December 1-31) and CUBG's Business Lending Bootcamp (December 6-7, Portland, OR).


  • Catalyst Connect - October 31, 2023

    8 Ways to Solve Liquidity Challenges: Solving liquidity challenges is a significant hurdle for credit unions to overcome. There are various strategies and approaches you can use to address liquidity issues, depending on your specific situation.

    Executive Payments Summit – Instant Payments, AI, Ice Sculptures and a Discount
    A strong reason to attend ePayResources’ Executive Payments Summit is to get fast-paced, executive-level content that benefits you as a payments professional. And this year, there are even more reasons to attend.

    When It Comes to Technology, Never Stop Asking Questions, Says Jack Uldrich
    Staying abreast of the technology curve is vital for credit unions to remain competitive and relevant. At Catalyst Corporate’s 2023 Economic & Payments Forum, renowned futurist Jack Uldrich shed light on transformative tech trends that are reshaping credit unions. 

    Training and Events
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     TranzCapture for Branch (November 1), TranzCapture for Business (November 8) and TranzCapture for Mobile (November 15).