We are holding virtual sessions. We hope to return to some in-person sessions in the Fall of 2022. Please sign up for one of our virtual sessions listed below.
May
May 10-24, 2022
Risk Management of Payment Systems - A 5 Part Virtual Course
Virtual
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FFIEC guidance states that financial institutions must evaluate and manage payment risk regardless of their size. As financial institutions role out new products and services, understanding the risk of each service is critical and managing the risk can become challenging. Join the experts from PaymentsFirst as we provide assistance in helping you develop your risk profile and complexity for specific payment channels. Topics for each course will include -- participants, sound business practices, internal controls, risk controls. rules, and applicable regulations. We will also cover actual fraud cases within certain payment channels. This course will be offered in a five-part series and the allotted amount of time will vary based on the course topic. You can register for the five session bundle for $995 (Member Rate) or individual session(s). Participants will gain a clearer understanding the risks and federal regulations surrounding each payment channel.
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AAP / APRP credits - up to 16.8
- Session 1 - 1.8 credits
- Session 2 - 3.6 credits
- Session 3 - 4.2 credits
- Session 4 & 5 - 3.6 credits each
Location: Virtual
Click here to register
June
June 9, 2022
Faster and Emerging Payments Q2 - Blockchain for Beginners - What is Blockchain Technology? Why is Blockchain important?
11:00 am ET/ 10:00 am CT
Virtual
Blockchain for Beginners - What is Blockchain Technology? Why is Blockchain important?
The world is evolving toward capabilities allowing the movement of money to an individual or a company, without a financial institution, within seconds, and at minimum costs. Blockchain technology is mysterious and for many individuals may be a very intimidating topic. Some Americans are skeptical of participating in the technology of the future, which is understandable considering its early development and widespread adoption throughout the world. Join Jennifer Stadler, a Certified Cryptocurrency Expert as she takes you through a simplified understanding of how it all works.
This session will take attendees through the following:
- Basic review and understanding of Blockchain Technology
- Step by step break down of how Blockchain works
- What are the four types of Blockchain?
- What are Cryptocurrencies?
- Understanding Decentralization, Security, & Scalability
- What is the difference between Bitcoin and Ethereum Blockchains?
- What are the benefits of Blockchain?
AAP/APRP credits 1.2
Live Session
11:00 am ET / 10:00 am CT
Member Price:$225
Click here to register
June 15, 2022
Cannabis and Hemp Banking Virtual Conference
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM ET / 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM CT
Virtual Session
Do you know the difference between banking cannabis vs. banking hemp? You may have account holders supporting these industries without being aware, because they are not directly involved. Should this matter to you? Yes! The electrician installing grow lights or the plumber installing a hydroponic system would be indirectly involved. According to industry research, there are more people working in the cannabis industry than there are dental hygienists in the United States today.
Join this interactive conference to hear from experts on the current state of the industry and how financial institutions need to prepare for the future. Even if you don’t think your institution has accounts in this space, you might just be surprised!
Attend this virtual conference and discover the answers to:
- What is the SAFE Banking Act and why is it so critical?
- What are the politics of cannabis and what is Nacha’s take on cannabis banking?
- What are the major payment related issues faced by the cannabis industry?
- What are current and future considerations for cannabis and hemp banking?
Course Description:
The continued growth of legalized cannabis usage for adults and the 2018 removal of hemp as a controlled substance have opened two doors for financial institutions: the opportunity to offer banking services to this emerging industry; and the challenge of understanding and managing the associated risks. Now we’re in a situation where financial institutions are looking to onboard these businesses, but don’t understand the risks. Others are finding they already have industry related businesses as accountholders. All of them are asking the questions:
- How do I handle this?
- What are the potential impacts?
- What guidance is available?
Attend Wespay’s first annual Cannabis and Hemp Banking Virtual Conference to get these answers and more.
Agenda
12:00 - 12:30 pm ET
What is the SAFE Banking Act and Why is it So Vital
Mike Pellicciotti, Washington State Treasurer
12:30 - 1:00 pm ET
The Politics of Cannabis: Will the Safe Banking Act Pass?
Bill Sullivan, Senior Director and Group Manager, Government and Industry Relations, Nacha
1:00 - 1:30 pm ET
Cannabis Banking: An Industry Perspective
Erica El Hilali, AAP, Head of Account Management, PayQwick
1:30 - 2:00 pm ET
Banking the Cannabis and Hemp Industry
Alan Hanson, Attorney, Gleam Law
AAP/APRP Credits Pending
Pricing:
Member Price: $259
Note: This virtual session is not included in any of our Platinum Membership benefits.
August
August 18, 2022
Card Dispute Boot Camp
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location TBD
One of the top requested topics from our members is gaining a better understanding of how the dispute and liability process works within the debit card and credit card side of the financial industry. If you are looking for a better understanding of Regulation E liabilities with debit cards or zero liability under Visa and MasterCard rules, we highly encourage you to register for this workshop. We will discuss the rules, learn about the most recent and upcoming changes, along with a discussion on the liability impacting financial institutions, cardholders, and businesses. Each participant will be given helpful tools and resources to better assist them with understanding the dispute process.
Key topics will include processing, transaction cycles, EMV, debit card, and Regulation E, zero liability policies, managing disputes, Visa (VCR, Visa Direct), MasterCard (MDRI, MasterCard Send), disclosure statements, API, CNP, contactless, P2P, and fallback transactions.
AAP/APRP Credits - 6.6
Location: TBD
Pricing:
Member Price: $350
August 25, 2022
Faster and Emerging Payments Q3 - Open Banking: The Emergence of Instant Payments
11:00 am ET/ 10:00 am CT
Virtual
Open Banking: The Emergence of Instant Payments
Open banking is becoming a significant source of innovation that is poised to reshape the banking industry globally. Open banking is a banking practice that provides third-party financial service providers open access to consumer banking, transaction, and other financial data from banks and non-bank financial institutions through application programming interfaces (APIs).
Unlike Europe, where the Payments System Directory 2 enables payment providers to access the Central Bank’s Payments Infrastructure, the United States requires a regulated financial institution to access the Federal Reserve System settlement capabilities. Banking in the United States has typically refrained from regulation to push innovation and standardization while instead pushing forward through mass adoption and capillarity.
This session will discuss how the push towards Instant Payments in the US, could be the spark that will allow the networking of accounts and data across institutions for consumers, financial institutions, and third-party service providers. However, there are caveats that must be considered as there is a concern that simple data sharing also means high risk. We will discuss the pros and cons of Instant payments & Open Banking so you have the information you need to consider appropriate options for moving forward.
Speaker: Jorge Jimenez, President - Juniper Payments
AAP/APRP credits 1.2
Live Session
11:00 am ET / 10:00 am CT
Member Price:$225
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October
October 18, 2022
Government Payments Boot Camp
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location TBD
The Federal Government is the largest single Originator in the ACH Network today. With over a billion entries originated annually, payments originated by the federal government affect all financial institutions in many ways and that includes exception processing. While all ACH transactions are governed by the Nacha Operating Rules, federal government payments have guidelines that are specifically addressed in The Green Book. This session will include information from the Green Book and guidelines for each of the areas to help your organization deal with government payments.
Topics will include:
- Enrollment
- ACH Payment Processing
- Non-receipt of Federal Payments
- Returns and Notifications of Change
- Reclamations
Join us as we cover all things "government payments".
AAP/APRP Credits - 6.6
Location: TBD
Pricing:
Member Price: $350
October 19, 2022
End-User Payments Fraud Symposium 2022
Mark your calendar, Southern Financial Exchange, PaymentsFirst, and NEACH are joining forces again to bring you the 2022 End User Payments Fraud Symposium.
Details are still in the planning stages but continue to check back throughout 2022 for updates on the agenda and pricing.
November
November 3, 2022
Faster and Emerging Payments Q4 - Topic TBD
11:00 am ET/ 10:00 am CT
Virtual
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Keeping up with and understanding the faster and emerging payment options can be overwhelming! It can even make you think that waiting or doing nothing is an option. With both consumer and business customers wanting and expecting faster, easier, slicker and less friction payment options, knowledge is the key. In these sessions, we will help you sort through the noise and confusion and come away with a better understanding of solutions that might be a good fit for your environment. As technology continues to advance, and you prepare to offer, handle, distribute, and support a faster payments environment for your customers, this comprehensive series is exactly what you need to guide you through the hurdles. Don’t risk losing good customers by not meeting their faster payment option expectations. |
AAP/APRP credits 1.2
Live Session
11:00 am ET / 10:00 am CT
Member Price:$225
Click here to register
November 10, 2022
ACH Boot Camp
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location TBD
Our ACH Boot Camp will cover comprehensive fundamentals in all areas of ACH. This workshop is designed to engage an individual new to ACH or a veteran looking for an ACH refresher, this session provides a great overview on all areas in the ACH process.
- Learn how to use the ACH Rules Book as your right-hand resource
- Gain an understanding of returns
- SEC Codes
- Fundamental of ACH Origination
- Requirements for Originating Depository Financial Institutions (ODFIs)
- Third-Party Processors
- OFAC
AAP/APRP Credits - 6.6
Location: TBD
Pricing:
Member Price: $350
