Insights from Catalyst
Welcome to Catalyst's blog, where thought leaders share their insights on news, trends and events. Have a blog idea? Contact the Communications Team.
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August 14, 2023 | Mark Keeling
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.
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August 07, 2023 | Mark DeBree, CFA
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.
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August 01, 2023 | Mark DeBree, CFA
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.
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June 16, 2023 | Paul Shorkey
One of many efforts to restore confidence in the banking system following the 2008 financial crisis, this program was intended to fend off potential contagion in the banking sector in the event of another severely adverse credit default.
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June 12, 2023 | Catalyst Advisors
Subordinated debt has remained at the forefront of credit union strategic initiatives throughout 2022 and into 2023, despite rising interest rates.
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