News & Insights

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month (CAM), a timely reminder of the ever-present online security threats. Fortunately, as cybersecurity tactics continue to evolve, emerging technology, such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), present new methods of effectively combatting them.

Halloween brings incantations of ghastly displays and haunting celebrations; similarly, financial markets seem to be concocting a brew of transformation. The recent slashes to interest rates have brought significant changes for credit unions, especially with regard to their assets and liabilities.

Last week at the inaugural Strategic Summit, Catalyst’s Vice President of Advisory Services, Steven Houle, delivered an insightful analysis of the current economic landscape and its potential trajectory for 2025.

Catalyst’s Strategic Summit was packed with engaging sessions, insightful speakers and forward-thinking strategies designed to help credit unions tackle today’s challenges. In the heart of the Texas Hill Country at the La Cantera Resort & Spa, we welcomed credit union leaders, young professionals and industry experts.

The monthly Market Overview & Data Report is a comprehensive summary of October’s key economic and market metrics that are fundamental to credit union financial management. The report not only summarizes key economic and market data, but also explains how these metrics are relevant to credit unions. It further includes industry peer performance data and assessment, relative value evaluation, and an upcoming economic calendar. It is also an excellent report to include in credit union board and ALCO packets.