Live Webinars & Live Power Hours
Note: Recorded webinars and Power Hours require separate registration and are available 48 hours after live sessions. Registration is located on our On Demand page.
Have you scheduled your required annual audit and risk assessments?
Today’s regulatory requirements and escalated fraud make your payments audits and risk assessments more important than ever before. It is important to have your payments audits and risk assessments performed on an annual basis.
Education for ACH, check, card, wire and emerging payments. Members receive a 50% discount on all payments training sessions. Calendar below is updated throughout the year. If you do not see something in the area you need, let us know and we will find or create that topic for you!
PaymentsFirst provides education support to foster compliance, advancement and understanding of electronic payments for the benefit of industry participants and the payments network.
Are you on staff of a financial institution, software vendor, payment processor, CPA Firm, law office or other corporation that is in the payments industry? PaymentsFirst should be your electronic payments resource for ACH, check, card, wire and emerging payments.
Education for ACH, check, card, wire and emerging payments. Members receive a 50% discount on all payments training sessions. Calendar below is updated throughout the year. If you do not see something in the area you need, let us know and we will find or create that topic for you!
PaymentsFirst provides education support to foster compliance, advancement and understanding of electronic payments for the benefit of industry participants and the payments network.
Note: Recorded webinars and Power Hours require separate registration and are available 48 hours after live sessions. Registration is located on our On Demand page.
Webinar
The Nacha Rules require that an ACH Risk Assessment is performed in conjunction with the ACH Audit. The ACH Risk Assessment reviews access points, controls, policies, IT security and business continuity. Our trusted team will walk you through some key compliance areas and offer their expertise on what should be included in your ACH Risk Assessment.
Areas Covered in this Session:
AAP/APRP credits 1.2
Live Session
11:00 am Eastern Time/ 10:00 am Central Time
Member Price: $225
A comprehensive overview of the Federal Reserve Bank's Security and Resiliency Assurance Program (SRAP) with time for Q&A. This session is intended to be an informative session where covered organizations can gain a better understanding of the program, how they are affected, what actions need to be taken to comply with the FRBs SRAP requirements, with remaining time for Q&A. The SRAP requirements became mandatory in January 2021, for any organization that implements a FedLine Access Solution and/or user Federal Reserve Bank Services and attestations are required annually.
Speakers:
Michael Ram, CISSP, CFCP, CDPSE - Knowledge Leader in Information Security and Risk Management - Federal Reserve Bank’s Customer Relations and Support Office (CRSO), Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
Peter Nikoloff - Risk Management Analyst in the FedLine Resiliency & Compliance Group - Federal Reserve Bank’s Customer Relations and Support Office (CRSO), Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
Time: 11:00 am ET, 10:00 am CT
AAP / APRP credits 1.2
Through broad and historic collaboration, the Federal Reserve is paving the way for ubiquitous, instant payments in the United States with the development of the FedNow Service. Is your organization prepared for this transformation? With support for a broad range of transaction types and instant payments use cases, the FedNow Service will provide a springboard for financial institutions and other service providers to offer innovative instant payment solutions to the hyper digital businesses and consumers of tomorrow. Set to launch in 2023, now is the time to identify your organization’s instant payments opportunities, review your systems and processes, and talk to your service partners and customers so you won’t risk being late to the game.
Join PaymentsFirst and the Federal Reserve as we spotlight the importance of instant payments, review use cases and learn how industry stakeholders are informing the FedNow build through industry engagements and the FedNow Pilot Program. Leave this session with a better understanding of the business edge instant payments can offer as well as knowledge and resources to help your organization embrace instant payments.
Speakers:
Allen Young - VP Education - PaymentsFirst
Sallie O’Brien - Senior Director, Education - PaymentsFirst
Jodi Moore - Senior National Account Executive - Federal Reserve Bank
Time: 2:00 PM ET / 1:00 PM CT - 90 minute session
AAP / APRP credits 1.8
Webinar
Debit Card disputes are a constant frustration for many financial institutions. One of the challenges is the various timelines that must be followed to determine the consumer’s limited liability for disputed transactions. In this session, we’ll specifically look at the proper timeframes, provide best practices to ensure that you calculate the correct liability as allowed by Regulation E.
AAP/APRP credits 1.2
Live Session
11:00 am Eastern Time/ 10:00 am Central Time
Member Price: $225
Webinar
Handling Check exceptions is usually an automated process. However, there are always exceptions that leave you pondering, “how do I handle this return or check adjustment”? Join us as we examine how you can better understand the check return process, rules, and vital return requirements.
Areas Covered in this Session:
AAP/APRP credits 1.2
Live Session
11:00 am Eastern Time/ 10:00 am Central Time
Member Price: $225
Webinar
Do you have a new employee or someone that needs a little refresher? Send them to Summer Camp!
This session will focus on the most popular SEC codes, their authorizations and return timeframes
AAP/APRP credits - 1.2
Live Sessions Only
11:00 am Eastern Time/ 10:00 am Central Time
Member Price: $225
Webinar
Do you have a new employee or someone that needs a little refresher? Send them to Summer Camp!
AAP/APRP credits - 1.2 per webinar
Live Sessions Only
11:00 am Eastern Time/ 10:00 am Central Time
Member Price: $650
Webinar
One of the newer sections added to Regulation E is the topic of Remittance Transfers. Remittance Transfers are payments sent from the United States to other countries. These are transactions commonly known as “international wires”. “international money transfers”, “international ACH” or “remittances” and they have specific requirements that financial institutions must comply with. Recent updates to the regulation have reduced some of the regulatory burden to make remittance transfers more attractive to community banks and credit unions. This webinar will break down those requirements and provide guidance to ensure proper compliance.
AAP/APRP credits 1.2
Live Session
11:00 am Eastern Time/ 10:00 am Central Time
Member Price: $225
Webinar
During this session we will discuss the technical requirements, significant controls, and what to expect from your Wire Transfer Audit & Risk Assessment. Our trusted team will walk you through some key compliance areas and offer their expertise on what should be included in your Wire Transfer Audit & Risk Assessment.
Areas Covered in this Session:
AAP/APRP credits 1.2
Live Session
11:00 am Eastern Time/ 10:00 am Central Time
Member Price: $225
Webinar
Do you have a new employee or someone that needs a little refresher? Send them to Summer Camp!
This session will cover those special SEC codes that have specific requirements on the financial institutions that send or receive them.
AAP/APRP credits - 1.2
Live Sessions Only
11:00 am Eastern Time/ 10:00 am Central Time
Member Price: $225
Webinar
The Nacha Operating Rules spell out specific warranties and liabilities for receiving institutions. Add to that, the processing requirements, stop payment and return timeframes. Ensure your compliance with these rules by joining as we cover the following topics:
AAP/APRP credits 1.2
Live Session
11:00 am Eastern Time/ 10:00 am Central Time
Member Price: $225
Webinar
With an increase in card dispute and fraud claims, institutions want to assist customers with reducing the losses they may incur. During this session we will discuss Card Regulations and Card Network Zero Liability Rules, how these differ, and clear up any confusion surrounding dispute and fraud claims.
Areas Covered in this Session:
AAP/APRP credits 1.2
Live Session
11:00 am Eastern Time/ 10:00 am Central Time
Member Price: $225
Webinar
Do you have a new employee or someone that needs a little refresher? Send them to Summer Camp!
This session will be all about the Written Statement of Unauthorized Debit form.
AAP/APRP credits - 1.2
Live Sessions Only
11:00 am Eastern Time/ 10:00 am Central Time
Member Price: $225
Webinar
ODFI’s have specific warranties and responsibilities for each transaction transmitted through the ACH Network. This webinar will cover the steps that ODFI’s must take to ensure compliance with the Nacha Operating Rules.
Topics will include:
AAP/APRP credits 1.2
Live Session
11:00 am Eastern Time/ 10:00 am Central Time
Member Price: $225
Webinar
During this session we will discuss the technical requirements, significant controls, and what to expect from your RDC Audit & Risk Assessment. Our trusted team will walk you through some key compliance areas and offer their expertise on what should be included in your RDC Audit & Risk Assessment.
Areas Covered in this Session:
AAP/APRP credits 1.2
Live Session
11:00 am Eastern Time/ 10:00 am Central Time
Member Price: $225
Webinar
Do you have a new employee or someone that needs a little refresher? Send them to Summer Camp!
This session will focus on Stop Payments, their proper procedures and timeframes.
AAP/APRP credits - 1.2
Live Sessions Only
11:00 am Eastern Time/ 10:00 am Central Time
Member Price: $225
Webinar
Are you already an ODFI or are you considering it? Many institutions focus their origination services on those business clients, but have you looked a little further in your own house. This session will explore some of the uses for internal origination in your own organization as well as provide some best practices to help mitigate that origination risk.
AAP/APRP credits 1.2
Live Session
11:00 am Eastern Time/ 10:00 am Central Time
Member Price: $225
Webinar
Issuing the Mastercard brand means you are governed by the brands operating rules. These rules determine how you handle chargeback and presentments. During this session we will review the flow of the Mastercard dispute process and how these are handled. We will also examine the obligations from Mastercard requirements and analyze the similarities and differences between the MasterCard brand rules and the Card Regulations.
Areas Covered in this Session:
AAP/APRP credits 1.2
Live Session
11:00 am Eastern Time/ 10:00 am Central Time
Member Price: $225
Webinar
Join us as we explore a current trending topic in the RDC or Check world.
AAP/APRP credits 1.2
Live Session
11:00 am Eastern Time/ 10:00 am Central Time
Member Price: $225
Webinar
Issuing the Visa brand means you are governed by the brands operating rules. These rules determine how you handle chargeback and presentments. During this session we will review the flow of the Visa dispute process and how these are handled. We will also examine the obligations from Visa requirements and analyze the similarities and differences between the Visa brand rules and the Card Regulations.
Areas Covered in this Session:
AAP/APRP credits 1.2
Live Session
11:00 am Eastern Time/ 10:00 am Central Time
Member Price: $225
Webinar
While the ACH Network is known to be Safe, Convenient and Secure, there are some transactions that while perfectly valid fall into the high-risk classification. Join us as we look at these types of transactions.
Topics will include:
AAP/APRP credits 1.2
Live Session
11:00 am Eastern Time/ 10:00 am Central Time
Member Price: $225
Webinar
Vendor Management is a vital part of your organization, and it is crucial to understand the risk they present. During this session we will discuss the steps needed to better shape your vendor management program and discuss key areas of the lifecycle process. Adequate due diligence and appropriate controls as week as contract provisions should be in place to ensure transactions are precise, reliable, and timely. Join us as we discuss what is needed for a strong Vendor Management Program.
Areas Covered in this Session:
AAP/APRP credits 1.2
Live Session
11:00 am Eastern Time/ 10:00 am Central Time
Member Price: $225
Webinar
As an Originator, you are required to comply with the ACH Nacha Operating Rules and the warranties of the ODFI. During this session we will review the basic rights and responsibilities of originators and walk you through some crucial areas of focus for originators and their obligations.
Areas Covered in this Session:
AAP/APRP credits 1.2
Live Session
11:00 am Eastern Time/ 10:00 am Central Time
Member Price: $225