Catalyst Subsidiary Tops Milestone
PLANO, Texas-In 2012, Catalyst Corporate FCU's subsidiary, Catalyst Strategic Solutions, added 112 credit unions to its investment and balance sheet management services, bringing the total to 1,061 credit unions in 33 states using Catalyst's broker/dealer services through CU Investment Solutions (ISI), ALM, advisory services and/or SimpliCD program.
For info: www.catalystcorp.org
Fynanz Rebrands as LendKey
NEW YORK-Fynanz, a private student lending solutions provider that has enabled more than 230 credit unions to enter the private student loan and private student loan consolidation markets, is rebranding to LendKey; a cloud-based lending platform that offers infrastructure for lending organizations.
For info: www.lendkey.com
CSCU Helps CoastHills FCU Grow
TAMPA, Fla.-CSCU said $688-million CoastHills FCU, Lompoc, Calif., has used the suite of marketing resources available to it as a CSCU member to build year-over-year growth in all areas of its business, including: account base growth (31%); total outstanding growth (22%); volume growth (42%); and overall revenue per account growth (32%).
For info: www.cscu.net
Police and Fire FCU Renews With STAR
ATLANTA-First Data said $4-billion Police and Fire FCU, Philadelphia, has renewed its relationship with First Data and the STAR Network. As part of the multi-year agreement, First Data will provide debit processing and ATM terminal driving to Police and Fire, as well as PIN-secured debit point-of-sale (POS) and ATM access to the CU's cardholders through the STAR Network.
For info: www.firstdata.com
Lending Expert Certification Offered
ELGIN, Ill.-Lending Solutions Consulting, Inc., (LSCI) has partnered with California Southern University to offer a professional designation of Certified Lending Expert (CLE), a structured program focused on balancing undergraduate and graduate level coursework, application of education in order to limit the knowing-doing gap, continuing education to maintain professional knowledge, and a standards of practice inclusive of a code of ethics.
For info: www.rexcuadvice.com
WinSouth CU Partners With CUNA
GADSDEN, Ala.-WinSouth CU said it has chosen CUNA CPDOnline, an online credit union training service, to provide quality training for its staff with cutting-edge topics and expert instruction.
For info: training.cuna.org/cpdonline
CUES Partners With DDJ Myers
MADISON, Wis.-CUES announced a partnership with Phoenix-based DDJ Myers to offer succession planning for boards and leadership teams, executive coaching, board governance, strategic planning and board recruitment.
For info: www.cues.org/ddjmyers
