Executive Payments Summit: Instant Payments, AI, Ice Sculptures and a Discount
Oct 07 2023

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.

VolCorp Partners with Catalyst Corporate for Check Processing and Joins the TranzCapture Alliance
Oct 07 2023

Volunteer Corporate CU (VolCorp) has formed a strategic partnership with Catalyst Corporate FCU (Catalyst) to offer TranzCapture item processing services to its members. With the new partnership, VolCorp will transition its existing check processing, check collection and check imaging services to Catalyst and become a reseller of TranzCapture software services.

CUNA/NAFCU Merger Update and Steve Rick’s Forecasts for Credit Unions
Oct 06 2023

This year’s Economic & Payments Forum came with a few announcements and crucial insights into the challenges credit unions may face due to the current economic environment.

Cybersecurity – It’s Everyone’s Job
Oct 06 2023

October marks the beginning of Cybersecurity Awareness Month (CAM), a timely reminder of the ever-present threat landscape that financial institutions like Catalyst must navigate. For the eighth consecutive year, Catalyst Corporate will participate as a CAM Champion, emphasizing the importance of safeguarding sensitive financial information and educating members and employees on best practices.

By: Diana Hennel
Important Update on International Check Processing for Australian Dollar Funds
Oct 06 2023

This year’s Economic & Payments Forum came with a few announcements and crucial insights into the challenges credit unions may face due to the current economic environment.

Member Insights Survey: Attracting Deposits & Managing Liquidity Top-Rated Objectives for 2023
Oct 06 2023

As seasons change, so does the financial landscape, leaving today’s credit unions with an abundance of new challenges to navigate. Results from Catalyst Corporate’s recent Member Insights Survey (MIS) show that attracting deposits and managing liquidity emerged as credit union professionals' top-rated objectives this yea

Navigating the Future: Takeaways from Young Professionals at Forum 2023
Oct 02 2023

To foster growth and career progression, Catalyst Corporate invited five young professionals (YPs) to participate as “crashers” at this year's Economic & Payments Forum in Plano, Texas. Following the Forum, Catalyst asked the crashers to share their conference takeaways. Here are a few of their comments:

By: Forum 2023 YP Crashers
Catalyst Corporate to Participate in 20th Annual Cybersecurity Awareness Month
Sep 25 2023

For its 8th year, Catalyst Corporate has signed on as a Champion for Cybersecurity Awareness Month (CAM) 2023. Celebrated every October, CAM promotes cybersecurity awareness and best practices.

By: Kay Sikes
Learning Liquidity Strategies from the 2008 Financial Crisis
Sep 11 2023

Liquidity management is especially important when faced with uncertain economic conditions. In these scenarios, historical events and trends are often the best teachers. The 2008 financial crisis might be one of the most studied financial events in history, and it continually proves to be a cautionary tale to reflect on.

By: Catalyst Investment Officers
Deposit Studies Can Be Valuable, Depending on Your Balance Sheet Management Style
Aug 17 2023

When liquidity tightens, credit unions begin hearing recommendations to perform a core deposit study or deposit analysis, but executives may wonder how much value they add. Value derived from a core deposit study is directly proportional to the way your credit union manages the balance sheet.

By: Christopher Uhl