Connect Archive

Catalyst Corporate Announces PCC Redemption of 12.5%: Catalyst's Board of Directors and the National Credit Union Administration have approved the call of 12.5% of the outstanding balance of Catalyst's perpetual contributed capital (PCC) shares as of December 31, 2023.

Catalyst Corporate is Now Certified for FedNow ‘Send’ & Receive Transactions:
Catalyst is now certified to process both Send and Receive transactions 24/7/365 through the Federal Reserve’s instant payment rail, the FedNow^® Service.

Master Financial Management in 2024: Catalyst Corporate will conduct a host of financial management training webinars in 2024, including a new Quarterly Insights & Outlooks economic overview and a two-part Derivatives Symposium.

Happy Holidays from Catalyst Corporate: As 2023 comes to a close, we would like to thank you for another rewarding year. This is our last Connect of the year and, in 2024, you can expect exciting changes. We're streamlining communications to lighten your inbox, and we're almost ready to announce Forum 2024 dates and venue. More details coming soon.

Training and Events: TranZact Reports (January 31).

Mitigate Check Fraud with A Real-Time Detection Solution: How can credit unions protect themselves against the threat of check fraud? It’s beneficial to understand the importance of detecting fraud in real-time. Read more in this week's Insights from Catalyst blog.

Stay in the Know with Contingency Communications: Catalyst Corporate will conduct its semiannual Contingency Communications Exercise Wednesday, December 13. This valuable service notifies you in the event of a serious system disruption. Please update your Contingency Communication preferences to ensure your credit union is receiving important notifications.  

The Ultimate Guide to Responsive Web Design for Credit Unions: Credit unions stand to gain immensely from a website that marries visual appeal with functional efficiency. The core of this digital intersection is responsive web design. Explore responsive web design basics today.

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

Solving Challenges with Catalyst’s CU LoanPay: MyVTFCU President/CEO Blake Matus shares how adding a digital loan payment process to their line-up of services helps address key credit union challenges, and what led them to Catalyst’s CU LoanPay as their solution.  

2024 Training…Making Spirits Bright: ‘Tis the season for planning ahead and Catalyst Corporate is here to help with our 2024 training schedule. We have a stacked line-up of over 30 webinars on a variety of topics – bringing the gift of professional development to all.

Catalyst's 4Q SCAN is All Wrapped Up: Get an early stocking stuffer with Catalyst’s Fourth Quarter SCAN publication. We're delivering important highlights of the last three months straight to your inbox AND your mailbox. No coal here! 

Contingency Communications Scheduled for December 13: Ensure your credit union is getting important notifications by participating in Catalyst Corporate's semiannual Contingency Communications Exercise.

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

Better Together – What the PSCU/Co-op Solutions Merger Could Mean for CUs: CEOs 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: 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: 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).

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).