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Registration for 2023 Economic & Payments Forum Now Open: This year's Forum agenda is shaping up to provide you with the latest intel for your business operations. And as you know, the early bird gets the worm…and Forum savings! Early bird registration for Catalyst Corporate’s annual Economic & Payments Forum is now open.

First Faster Payments Webinar Generates FAQs: What is the difference between the soon-to-launch FedNow℠ Service and other instant payments services? What is ISO 20022? Attendees generated more than 20 questions, including these, at Catalyst Corporate’s first no-cost Faster Payments Essentials webinar last week. Sign up today for one of the upcoming events; the next one is May 24 in Plano, Texas!

First Quarter 2023 Catalyst By the Numbers Now Available: Numbers count – and they tell a story about Catalyst Corporate: its market leadership, performance and service portfolio. Share this useful report with your board and other volunteers.

Training and Events: TranzCapture for Branch (May 17), Faster Payments Essentials Workshop (May 24, Plano, TX), TranzCapture for Business (May 24), ACH Origination Start to Finish (Part 1) (June 7), ACH Origination Start to Finish (Part 2) (June 14), ECCHO – Warranty Breaches and "Dealing Direct" (June 27), TanzCapture for Mobile (June 28) and ACHOne Administration (July 12).

Get Ready for Faster Payments at Today's Webinar: Catalyst Corporate aims to keep your credit union informed on the latest faster payments developments! Join us for one of our complimentary webinars covering the faster payment essentials starting today, Tuesday, May 9 at 2 p.m. CT. Registration is still open.

Access a Broader Market of Investors with SimpliCD DTC Certificates: By issuing nonmember deposits, credit unions can raise liquidity levels. The SimpliCD issuance program offers a larger group of investors and simplifies the entire process, from issuing to paying your final settlement.

2023 First Quarter Corporate Update Now Available: Catalyst Corporate is pleased to provide credit unions a snapshot of the organization's membership demographics and performance. The Corporate Update can be found in the Due Diligence section of Catalyst Corporate's website.

Training and Events: Faster Payments – Essentials in An Hour (May 9), TranzCapture for ATM/ITM (May 10), CUBG's Lending on Multi-Family Properties and Apartments (May 11), TranzCapture for Branch (May 17), Faster Payments Essentials Workshop (May 24, Plano, TX), TranzCapture for Business (May 24), ACH Origination Start to Finish (Part 1) (June 7) and ACH Origination Start to Finish (Part 2) (June 14).

Don’t Forget About Prepayment Risk: Prepayment risk is sitting at levels not seen in two decades. One of the best ways to hedge mortgage prepayment risk is with interest rate options. Read more on how derivatives can help in this week's Insights from Catalyst blog.

Annual Meeting: '2022 A Year of Growth,' 'Promising Start to 2023': At Catalyst Corporate’s 12th Annual Meeting of the Members this morning, Chairman of the Board Lin Hodges cited collaboration as a reason for the growth experienced by the organization over the past year. If you missed the Annual Meeting, the on-demand presentation is now available.

U.S. Treasury Economist Tara Sinclair on Economic Conditions and Market Recovery: Tara Sinclair will bring a unique and fresh perspective to Catalyst Corporate’s Economic & Payments Forum this year. As a Treasury representative, she balances her academic rigor as a researcher and professional economist with her desire to contribute to the long-term health of the United States economy.

Fintech Transformers: Reimagining Primary Financial Institutions: During last week’s webinar, “Fintech Transformers: Rise of Primacy,” Dave DeFazio provided a live demonstration of the banking apps that are reimagining the definition of “PFI.” For more insights, check out the webinar now available on-demand.

Training and Events: TranZact Basics (May 3), Faster Payments – Essentials in An Hour (May 9), TranzCapture for ATM/ITM (May 10), CUBG's Lending on Multi-Family Properties and Apartments (May 11), TranzCapture for Branch (May 17), Faster Payments Essentials Workshop (May 24, Plano, TX), TranzCapture for Business (May 24) and ACH Origination Start to Finish (Part 1) (June 7).

The Benefits of Digital Loan Payment Processing: It’s All About Convenience: Digital loan payments can enhance convenience for both the credit union and its members – and it all starts with intuitive self-service functionality, multiple payment channel options and streamlined loan payments. Read more about the convenience of CU LoanPay in this week's Insights from Catalyst blog.

Join Us Today for the Fintech Transformers: Rise of Primacy Webinar: In the ever-transforming battle for members, fintechs seek to be the new rulers of the banking universe. The secret to member growth now lies in understanding the changing role of banking products for today’s consumers. Find out more today at 3 p.m. CT during our no-cost webinar, Fintech Transformers: Rise of Primacy.

Faster Payments 101: Learn the Essentials at Catalyst’s Free Workshops: Are you ready to join the instant payments movement, but don’t know where to start? Get ahead of the curve by attending Catalyst Corporate’s Faster Payments Essentials Workshop online May 9 and on May 24 at 10 a.m. CT in Plano, Texas.

Catalyst Corporate's 12th Annual Meeting is Around the Corner: This year's Annual Meeting which will be held online and in-person, is scheduled for Tuesday, May 2, 2023, at 10 a.m. CT. Catalyst Corporate will review key achievements and share exciting plans for 2023. Register today!

Training and Events: ECCHO – Duplicates: The Never-Ending Story (April 25), Fintech Transformers: Rise of Primacy (April 25), TranZact Administration (April 26), Annual Meeting (May 2), TranZact Basics (May 3), Faster Payments – Essentials in An Hour (Online) (May 9) and TranzCapture for ATM/ITM (May 10).