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As the year comes to a close, we're reflecting on some of our favourite memories of 2024! From covering economic news, to embracing change, to learning and connecting at Momentum, none of it would have been possible without the support of our clients, members, partners, and the Central 1 team. Wishing you all a happy, healthy, and restful holiday season!💙 #HappyHolidays #2024Recap #Central1

Today, the Bank of Canada announced another significant rate cut to 3.25%, indicating a slower pace of rate reductions moving forward. According to our Chief Economist, Bryan Yu, "The Bank will settle at 2.5% in the coming months. Potential U.S. tariffs pose a downside risk for the policy rate, as we would expect the Bank to move aggressively to support the economy if broad-based tariffs are enacted. This would overshadow the risk of Canadian dollar depreciation and import price inflation." Central 1’s economics team is closely monitoring the overall economic situation to help you understand important changes on the horizon. Check out our economic insights and subscribe to receive updates: https://lnkd.in/dFNC3pV #EconomicInsights #RateCut #BankOfCanada #Central1

✨🎄'Tis the season of giving! Last week, Central 1 employees in Mississauga and Vancouver gathered for our Treat and Meet events to celebrate the season and support a worthy cause. We welcomed inspiring guest speakers from United Way Greater Toronto and United Way BC - Lower Mainland Region who shared how our donations are transforming communities across Canada, reflecting on the positive impact our support makes. Our employees got into the holiday spirit with festive games, raffles, and giveaways, as well as donations for new socks for Socks for Hope. Thank you to the United Way and our Mississauga and Vancouver social committees for making these celebrations so special! 💙 #UnitedWay #SeasonOfGiving #CommunityImpact #Central1

At Momentum 2024, the top audience questions for our fraud panel, moderated by Ron Kaine, focused on the actions financial services providers, such as credit unions, should take and how they can effectively manage technologies and technology providers. Learn more about the actionable strategies shared by our expert panel: https://lnkd.in/gmNAKXrX What are your thoughts on the future of fraud prevention? Comment below and let's keep the conversation going! #Momentum2024 #FraudPrevention #FinancialServices #Technology #AI

Thanks Business View Magazine, for featuring us in your credit union special! 🙌   At Central 1, we act as a hub for essential services such as payments, treasury, and investments, allowing our clients and members to concentrate on providing exceptional experiences. Collaboration is our key differentiator and we are committed to delivering valuable insights and solutions, whether through innovative products, engaging forums, or enhancing our delivery methods. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gsuyDVbf #CreditUnions #BankingChoice #Payments #Treasury

We're thrilled to see DUCA Impact Lab, Kindred Credit Union, and YNCU come together to champion fair banking. This initiative is a step toward creating equitable solutions that challenge conventional banking methods, focusing on alternative models to support the underbanked while promoting fairness and inclusivity.👏 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gxcCtF_m #FairBanking #Innovation #FinancialInclusion 

By leveraging Featurespace’s ARIC Risk Hub, Central 1 empowers financial institutions with real-time transaction monitoring, advanced fraud analytics and a member driven consortium model. This tool helps reduce false positives, increase productivity, and deliver a secure and seamless banking experience. “When implemented with complementary fraud controls, such as 2SV for logins, our financial institution experienced a 75% reduction in online banking fraud losses from 2023 to 2024,” states a Central 1 client.   Learn more about how Central 1 implemented Featurespace’s ARIC Risk Hub and how it can benefit your organization: https://lnkd.in/gRfpV9yA   #Featurespace #FraudPrevention #Central1

The transition to IFRS 9 represents both an opportunity and a challenge for credit unions. Central 1’s IFRS 9 Platform makes it easy for credit unions to meet compliance, understand loan loss drivers, and forecast risk in a cost-efficient way. Built by credit unions for credit unions, our customizable model offers opportunities to go beyond reporting to help you understand and act on your data. Learn more and book a demo today: https://lnkd.in/gx5VF5RV #IFRS9 #CreditUnions #Central1

Sheila Vokey, our President and CEO, was recently honored with a BC CEO Award from BIV News! Recognized for her positive impact and contributions to the financial sector, Sheila received her award alongside four other distinguished CEOs. Sheila shared, “My success at Central 1 stems from the strength and dedication of the people I work with.” Congratulations, Sheila, on this well-deserved award! 👏 #Leadership #CEOAward #Central1 #BIV

That's a wrap on #Momentum2024 after another inspirational day of learning and connecting! 🎉 A key theme throughout the conference was the importance of working together as we move forward and respond to the changing financial landscape. We’d like to give a special thank you to our sponsors Fiserv, ASAPP Financial Technology Inc., CGI, Collabria Financial Services Inc., CUMIS, PSP Services, Interac Corp., Aviso, CUES, thirdstream, and our exhibitors for their generous support. Thank you to our speakers and panelists for their dedicated time and insights they shared. Check out our full Day 2 recap: https://lnkd.in/gtJ5DvhU #Central1 #WorkingTogether #Innovation #Collaboration #Networking