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
Instant Gratification, Lasting Impact: The FedNow® Service is Redefining Member Payments
Aug 14 2023

The FedNow® Service is a new instant payments rail that will redefine the way your members make payments. The FedNow Service represents the first new payment platform introduced by the Federal Reserve since the inception of ACH back in the early 1970s. This new payment network is designed to seamlessly facilitate instant payments throughout the United States.

By: Mark Keeling
Interest Rate Derivatives Trends and Strategies
Aug 07 2023

Catalyst has seen a sharp uptick in derivative trading activity through the first half of 2023, and it appears more than just Catalyst clients are increasing their trading activity. Since the end of 2019, total derivatives outstanding have increased from $13.2 billion to almost $34 billion as of March 31, 2023.

By: Mark DeBree
Subordinated Debt Growth Continues: Usage Expands as a Strategic Tool
Aug 01 2023

Subordinated debt usage has exploded over recent years. Since the end of 2017, total outstanding subordinated debt has increased from $223.5 million to over $3.6 billion.

By: Mark DeBree