
Payments SmartCast
Payments SmartCast, powered by Nacha, brings listeners conversations of interest to the payments community. The podcast covers topics relevant to professionals working in payments, including industry trends, challenges, and innovations. Each episode features discussions with expert guests, offering insights into the evolving payments landscape. It aims to keep the payments community informed and engaged.
Episodes

Strengthening Financial Institution-Corporate Partnerships: Risk Management ‘is Everyone’s Full-Time Job’
Risk management isn't a task to complete and forget. In this Payments SmartCast conversation, Regions Bank's Greg Miles and Nacha's Olivia Maciel discuss why education, risk awareness, and strong banking partnerships are essential to long-term payments success. Learn why the best financial institutions go beyond products to become trusted advisors and why risk management truly is everyone's full-t

Phixius by Nacha’s Collaboration with Advanced Fraud Solutions Enhances Data Validation
On this episode of Payments SmartCast, Nacha's Charles Ellert and James Sloan, CFO of Advanced Fraud Solutions, discuss why broader data sharing and pre-transaction certainty are becoming essential tools for reducing fraud, minimizing losses, and improving payment decision-making. Learn how the new partnership between Phixius by Nacha and Advanced Fraud Solutions is strengthening account validatio

Focus on the Tangible to Comply with Nacha’s Credit-Push Fraud Rules
On this episode of Payments SmartCast, Jordan Bennett of Nacha and William Mills of Premier Banks discuss practical strategies for complying with Nacha’s new credit-push fraud Rules and implementing risk-based fraud prevention processes without becoming overwhelmed. They also highlight the importance of industry communication, collaboration, and maintaining accurate ACH Contact Registry informatio

Account Validation Coverage Expanded with the Phixius by Nacha and Kinexys by J.P. Morgan Collaboration
On this episode of Payments SmartCast, Nacha's Robert Unger and Kinexys by J.P. Morgan's Robert Gossett discuss how the integration of Phixius and Kinexys Liink is helping address account validation challenges in the fragmented U.S. payments ecosystem. The conversation also explores the future of account validation, with both organizations envisioning a shift from reactive verification to predicti

Nacha Board Vice Chair: Financial Institutions Must Work Together to Drive the Industry
On this episode of Payments SmartCast, Carl Slabicki, Head of Commercial for Global Payments & Trade at BNY, and Vice Chairperson of the Nacha Board of Directors, discusses how industry collaboration helps drive innovation, strengthen fraud prevention, and improve payments standards. He also shares insights on the future of faster payments, including the upcoming $10 million Same Day ACH limit

Nacha Accreditations Help You Stand Out as a Payments Expert
On this episode of Payments SmartCast, Stephanie Prebish and Brandon Calvert discuss how earning Nacha accreditations delivers valuable knowledge and professional growth. Both have achieved the rare “triple standard” of AAP, AFPP, and APRP credentials, with Calvert noting that his accreditations directly helped him secure his current role. Learn how Nacha accreditations help professionals stand ou

Why Payments Leaders Go to Capitol Hill
Why does the payments industry invest time meeting with Congress? In this episode, Nacha's Bill Sullivan and EPCOR's Brian Dao explain how Nacha's annual Hill Day gives lawmakers a clearer understanding of payments and the ACH Network's critical role in delivering federal government and private-sector payments. Discover how advocacy builds trusted relationships, influences policy discussions, and

Does Your Organization’s Culture Live in People’s Heart—or in Their Stomach?
In this episode of Payments SmartCast, Ben Whiting draws on his background as a magician and mind reader to emphasize how deeply engagement and emotional connection matter in organizations. Investing in culture, he argues, is essential for building engaged, motivated, and fulfilled teams. For details on Smarter Faster Payments Remote Connect, visit payments.nacha.org/remote-connect.

Payments Innovation Alliance Buzzcast - Stablecoins: Practical Insights from the BankSocial Journey
In this Payments Innovation Alliance Buzzcast, we explore how stablecoins and digital asset infrastructure are transforming the future of payments—and what it means for credit unions, banks, and their members.

Sharing Information is Key to Fighting Fraud
In this episode, Nacha's Charles Ellert and attorney Matthew Luzadder preview their session at Smarter Faster Payments 2026. While specific customer details can’t be shared, organizations can and should exchange general fraud typologies and lessons learned.

AI is Real, but it’s Not Coming for Your Job
In this episode of Nacha’s Payments SmartCast podcast, Kevin Miyamoto of Identifee and Nacha Senior Consultant Mark Dixon discuss how real artificial intelligence is in today’s payments operations. The episode explores how banks and credit unions are cautiously adopting AI, with growing interest in agentic workflows that can automate tasks like fraud monitoring.

Time to ‘Stop Apologizing for Fraud Protection’
Check fraud is on the rise because criminals follow the money—and businesses continue to rely on checks while not universally adopting fraud controls. In this episode of Payments SmartCast, Q2’s Tim Kindschuh and Nacha’s Jordan Bennett explain why tools like Positive Pay, which protect both check and ACH payments, are often adopted only after fraud occurs. As Kindschuh puts it, fraud isn’t a matte

A ‘Chill Vibe’ Awaits Payments Attendees in San Diego
Education and networking may be the heart of Smarter Faster Payments, but in 2026 the setting steals the spotlight. In this episode of Payments SmartCast, Renee Shipe, CMP, Nacha Director, Meetings Management and Conference Registration, talks with Daniel Kuperschmid, president and CEO of the San Diego Tourism Authority, about the events surrounding Payments. Tune in to build your itinerary with N

With New Nacha Rules Effective This Year, a 2026 Rulebook is a Must
In this episode of Nacha’s Payments SmartCast, Cari Conahan, Associate Managing Director of ACH Network Rules & Enforcement at Nacha, explains why financial institutions should have the 2026 Nacha Operating Rules and Guidelines, especially as the ACH Network enters a new era of risk‑based compliance. From a financial institution perspective, Lawrence Lau, Senior Vice President at West Coast Co

The Unique Role Community Banks Play in Fighting Fraud
On this episode of Payments SmartCast, Scott Anchin of the Independent Community Bankers of America previews his session at Smarter Faster Payments. His panel, “Combatting Fraud and Scams in the Age of Digital Payments,” is set to give attendees a broad view of today’s fraud landscape and provide practical, deployable tools. Ashley Mustico, Nacha Senior Director, Education and Accreditation, cover

As New Nacha Rules Approach, the Risks of Credit-Push Fraud are Real
Thayer Stewart of PaymentWorks and Mark Dixon of Nacha Consulting credit push fraud and new Nacha Risk Management Rules.

Stablecoin Earns Its Own Track at Smarter Faster Payments 2026
Confused about stablecoins? In this episode, Adrian Wall, Managing Director of The Digital Sovereignty Alliance (DSA), and CEO/Co-founder of Stablecoin Leadership Alliance (SCLA), joins Stephanie Prebish, AAP, AFPP, APRP, CTP, Nacha Senior Managing Director, Association Services, to talk about it. Wall provides a good foundation of stablecoins but promises a deeper dive at Nacha’s Smarter Faster P

Expanding Same Day ACH Limit: Inside the Latest RFC
In this episode of Payments SmartCast, Devon Marsh, Managing Director, ACH Network Rules and Risk Management, discusses a major proposal to raise the Same Day ACH payment limit from $1 million to $10 million. Marsh breaks down the RFC process, including who can submit comments, why participation matters, and what happens after feedback is received. With the comment deadline set for Thursday, Dec.

Exhibiting at Smarter Faster Payments Offers a Chance to Nurture Relationships and Create New Ones
Loyalty doesn’t come easy but Nacha’s Smarter Faster Payments conference earns it—not just from attendees, but from organizations setting up shop in the exhibit hall. CGI, a global technology and professional services firm, will continue its long string of exhibiting when it returns for Payments 2026 in San Diego, April 26-29.

Transaction Tagging is One Bank’s Weapon to Combat Payments Fraud
Fraudsters constantly evolve, prompting banks to adapt quickly. JPMorgan Chase is tackling this with “transaction tagging,” a method that adds detailed context to ACH debits. Nacha’s Jordan Bennett and Matthew Friend of JP Morgan Chase talk about use cases for transaction tagging, industry segments, and how they disrupt fraud patterns.

Powering the Future of Payments: A Real-World Perspective
In this episode of Payments SmartCast, Kerry Sullen, Senior Consultant for Nacha Consulting, Miriam Sheril, Head of Product – US at Form3, and Greg Murray, Managing Director, Treasury Services Product Management Professional at Santander Bank talk about exploring a new payment rail. Learn how Santander will explore this new payment rail and what it means for their customers.

To Land the Next Uber Business Model, Banks Need to ‘Up Their Game’
In this episode of Nacha’s Payments SmartCast podcast, experts Mark Dixon, Senior Consultant at Nacha Consulting, Miriam Sheril, U.S. Head of Product at Form3, and Peter Tapling, Managing Director of PTap Advisory, LLC and Vice-Chair of the U.S. Faster Payments Council, discuss the role of big tech related to the payments ecosystem and how banks must modernize to stay competitive in a fast-paced d

AI and Customer-Centricity to Fight Fraud
Could AI and customer-centricity be weapons in the fight against payments fraud? In this episode of Payments SmartCast, Amy Morris, Nacha Senior Director, ACH Network Rules, and Saurabh Joshi, President of CSG Forte, discuss fraud prevention and the customer experience.

Why Nacha’s Capitol Hill Day Took a Detour Out Pennsylvania Avenue
It’s called Nacha Capitol Hill Day, but this year it took an unprecedented detour to the U.S. Treasury. In this episode of Payments SmartCast, Bill Sullivan, Nacha Associate Managing Director, Government and Industry Relations, and Jennifer Denoo, President and CEO of Great Basin Federal Credit Union, and a Nacha Board member, detail their experience at this year's Hill Day.

Is Your Cybersecurity Effective? Have a Hacker Check
Matthew Simmons joins Payments SmartCast for a conversation on the growing threats in cybersecurity, touching on the most concerning types of cyber-attacks, and the impact of human error. As Head of Vulnerability and Patch Management, Technology Executive at Wells Fargo, Simmons explores emerging cybersecurity trends, the role of AI in fraud prevention, and the skills needed for future tech leader

Nacha Board Chair Says ‘The Future is Solid’ for ACH
In this episode of Payments SmartCast, we explore the professional journey of Joe Hussey—from his first steps into the payments world to becoming an executive at Wells Fargo and serving as Chairperson of the Nacha Board. Listeners will gain insight into the evolution of ACH, leadership in the payments space, and what lies ahead for professionals navigating the future of faster, smarter payments.&n

Nacha’s Payments Innovation Alliance Helps Make Sense of Big Changes
Huge changes are underway in the payments industry—with many more on the horizon. In this episode of Payments SmartCast, Jennifer West, AAP, AFPP, APRP, Nacha Senior Director, Payments Innovation Alliance, Education & Accreditation, Sharon Hallmark, AAP, APRP, Director, Payments Education at EPCOR, and Project Team Co-Lead, and John Brady, Chief Architect, Head of Engineering at Bill

Navigating Instant Payments and Interoperability
In this episode of Payments SmartCast, Dave Scola, Chief Product Officer - US for Form3, and Mark Dixon, Senior Consultant for Nacha Consulting, explore key trends shaping the payments landscape today and in the future.The conversation covers the rise of instant payments, including top use cases, adoption challenges, and the importance of customer education. Scola and Dixon identify what it will t

Wrong Routing Numbers Mean Trouble for Payers and Payees
In this episode, industry experts from LexisNexis Risk Solutions highlight the critical importance of using accurate and up-to-date routing numbers in payment processing. Hear how the high stakes of payment failures are often caused by outdated routing data. Mark Dixon of Nacha Consulting warns that incorrect routing information could even violate the Nacha Operating Rules around payment authoriza

Latest ACH Risk Management Handbook an ‘Absolute Must’
The 9th Edition of the ACH Risk Management Handbook is a vital resource for anyone working with ACH, especially with new credit-push fraud rules coming in 2026. In this episode of Payments SmartCast, Nacha's Senior Director, Network Risk Management Jordan Bennett talks about the handbook’s practical guidance for both receipt and origination fraud prevention. Brent Phillips of Cadence Bank joins th

Powering Better Payments with Data Insights and Partnerships
In this episode of Payments SmartCast, Form3’s Head of Product Miriam Sheril and Amy Morris, Nacha’s Senior Director, ACH Network Rules, explore how data analytics is transforming ACH operations.Ahead of her session at Smarter Faster Payments 2025, Sheril explains how data insights are helping financial institutions streamline operations, reduce risk, and make faster, more informed decisions. Morr

As New Nacha Rules Loom, Collaboration Becomes Ever More Important
In this episode, Nacha's Senior Director of ACH Network Rules Amy Morris and the Founder and CEO of Orum Stephany Kirkpatrick dive into why collaboration is becoming critical and how financial institutions, vendors, and Originators can work together through clear, contractual partnerships. Morris explains how splitting responsibilities can improve transparency and security. Kirkpatrick gives insig

‘You Belong in the Exhibit Hall’ at Smarter Faster Payments
In this episode of Payments SmartCast, Nacha’s Lindsay Serth and Ashley Mustico highlight why the Exhibit Hall at Smarter Faster Payments 2025 is a can’t-miss experience. Serth, Assistant Director of Exhibitor Management and Sales Support, shares how the hall fuels connection, inspiration, and real industry momentum. Mustico, Nacha’s Director of Education and Accreditation, emphasizes the importan

So Many Payments Questions. So Many Payments Experts
Get ready for Smarter Faster Payments 2025! In this episode, Jordan Bennett, Nacha Senior Director of Network Risk Management, and Jeanette Fox, Nacha’s Associate Managing Director of Risk Investigations, share insights on what to expect at the upcoming Payments conference in New Orleans, Louisiana, from April 27-30. They're also joined by Jennifer Stokley, Nacha General Counsel, who highlights th

Learning From, and About, the Next Generation of Payments Leaders
In this episode of the Payments SmartCast, Nacha’s Director of Education and Accreditation Ashley Mustico, Public Relations Strategist Christina Daves, and last year's 15 Under 40 Award winner Kara Ford share insights on fostering a knowledge exchange between seasoned experts and emerging talent, leading with a focus on future workforce needs, and the power of proactive networking to build valuabl

Payments Keynote Preview: Creativity is a Skill We All Have
In this episode, we dive into the power of creativity with Kyle Scheele, the “Patron Saint of Crazy Ideas,” ahead of his keynote at Smarter Faster Payments 2025. He shares practical tips on unlocking more and better ideas within yourself and your team, while avoiding common idea killers. Tune in to get inspired and join us in New Orleans, Louisiana, from April 27-30.

Smarter Faster Payments: ‘Like a College Reunion for My Career’
Irfan Ahmad, Managing Director and Head of US Payments at Bank of America, joins Nacha's 365 Podcast series to reflect on his journey in the payments industry. He recalls his early days at Nacha Payments and the invaluable network he built over the years. “The more you give to Payments, the more you get out of it,” says Ahmad.

Payments Alliance Buzzcast: Demystifying Quantum Payments
Join Alliance Quantum Payments project team members Peter Tapling, APRP, John Brady, John Buselli and Brian Dao, AAP, as they discuss an overview of the promise and concerns surrounding quantum computing and payments.

Nacha Consulting ‘The Only Option’ Considered in Credit Union’s Quest to Become an ODFI
For Sunrise Family Credit Union (SFCU), 2025 has been declared the "Year of the Member." In this episode of Nacha’s Payments SmartCast, Whitney Sode, CFO of SFCU, shares the journey of becoming an Originating Depository Financial Institution and the role Nacha Consulting played in helping SFCU achieve this goal. Led by Nacha Senior Consultant Mark Dixon, SFCU was guided through the process with a

Smarter Faster Payments 2025: A Lot More Than Just Payments
In this Payments SmartCast episode, Greg Lloyd previews the Smarter Faster Payments 2025 Conference, focusing on AI innovations and networking opportunities. Stephanie Prebish highlights the exhibit hall and encourages next-gen professionals to attend for learning and career growth. Join the conference in New Orleans from April 27-30!

A Deep Dive into Pay by Bank and Open Banking
Join Dave Glaser, CEO of Dwolla, Ben Glock, Senior Director of Product Strategy at Visa and Amy Morris, a Senior Director in ACH Network Rules at Nacha, to learn about the digital payment experience that is Pay by Bank. They discuss how Pay by Bank can streamline payments for consumers and businesses and the requirements for ACH Network participants under the Nacha Operating Rules & Guidelines

Where Pay by Bank is Heading for American Consumers
Join Ross McFerrin, Vice President of Enterprise Growth at Trustly, and Amy Morris, a Senior Director in ACH Network Rules at Nacha, as they dive into the future of pay by bank in the U.S. They explore its growing potential, particularly among younger generations, while addressing concerns such as data security and authorization requirements. Learn how pay by bank could expand into everyday spendi

What’s the Buzz About Pay by Bank? Listen to the latest Payments Innovation Alliance Buzzcast!
The payments industry is buzzing about pay-by-bank. What is it? What are the new use cases? What will it mean for consumers? Three industry veterans take a look at those and other pay-by-bank questions in the newest Buzzcast from Nacha's Payments Innovation Alliance. Learn more about its benefits and the strategies needed to mitigate fraud risks from Chase's Meagan Sibbald, Ginny Chappell, and Mat

Capitol Hill Day 2024: Educating Lawmakers on ACH Payments
Join us on this episode of Nacha’s Payments SmartCast as we delve into the highlights of Nacha's Capitol Hill Day. Rich Leary, President and CEO of PaymentsFirst, and Bill Sullivan, Nacha’s Associate Managing Director of Government and Industry Relations, share their experiences and insights from their day talking to policy makers in the Nation’s Capital. Learn how Nacha educates lawmakers on the

From Checks to ACH: One Insurance Company’s Story Contemporary
In this episode of Nacha’s Payments SmartCast, Shauna Wesley-Baxley from Johnson & Johnson Insurance discusses transitioning from checks to ACH payments, enhancing efficiency and client satisfaction. Brad Smith from Nacha highlights the benefits of ACH , while Laura McGorty of Synovus and Todd Tracey from DPX Payments emphasize improved security, cost savings, and the streamlined payment proce

Risk Management Resources for Risk Management Professionals
In this episode we sit down with Michelle Yates, Director of Execution Excellence in Treasury & Payment Solutions at Synovus Bank and Chair of Nacha’s Risk Management Advisory Group; and Jordan Bennett, Senior Director, Network Risk Management at Nacha. Recorded at Smarter Faster Payments 2024 in Miami, our guests discuss issues risk management professionals are facing, the resources and guida

The Unconference: TPI and Nacha Risk Retreat 2024
Join us on this insightful episode of Payments SmartCast as we dive into what 2024 holds for The Payments Institute (TPI) and the Nacha Risk Retreat. In this episode, Peter Tapling, Managing Director of PTap Advisory, Katie Penoyer, VP of Treasury Services at CNB Bank, Lisa Coffey, Chief Innovation Officer at Corporate America Credit Union, and Stephanie Prebish, Senior Managing Director of Associ

Alliance Buzzcast: A Closer Look at Digital Assets
Buzzcasts offer viewers fresh, hot takes on topics that will inform industry decision-making and the future of payments. The content, curated by Nacha's Payments Innovation Alliance, showcases the payments industry thought leaders and experts among our membership. In this episode, A Closer Look at Digital Assets, Mark Dixon, AAP, APRP, NCP, Vice President of Education, NEACH, Sharon Hallmark, AAP,

Alex Sheen in His Own Words
Listen in as Alex Sheen—the exclusive Remote Connect keynote speaker and founder of "Because I Said I Would, "a social movement and nonprofit dedicated to bettering humanity through promises made and kept—shares the background on his story and motivation to encourage social change.

Making Memories While Growing Your Network: What to Expect at Payments 2024
Join panelists Peter Tapling, Managing Director, PTap Advisory, LLC and Joe Casali, Executive Vice President, NEACH, as they sit down with Stephanie Prebish, Senior Managing Director, Association Services at Nacha, to talk about a Smarter Faster Payments spotlight session that provides fresh insights on the latest in headline news and opportunities to prepare for the AAP and APRP exams. Discover w

Payments 2024: Get Legal and Risk Management Guidance
Sit down with three Nacha staff, Jennifer Stokley—General Counsel, Ashley Mustico—Director of Education & Accreditation and Jordan Bennett—Senior Director of Network Risk Management, to hear about how attending Smarter Faster Payments 2024 provides benefits for legal and other payments professionals involved with risk management.

AI to ChatGPT: The Speed of Change at Payments 2024
If you’re interested in the financial technology sessions at Smarter Faster Payments in Miami, listen in as Steven E. Bernstein, Head of North American Strategic Business Development at J.P. Morgan, and Stephanie Prebish, Senior Managing Director of Association Services at Nacha, speak to the presentations that can help you keep up with the speed of change in the payments industry.

ISO 20022 and ACH
Join Tricia Balfe, CEO of XMLdation, a Nacha Preferred Partner for Compliance and ACH Experience, Kathy Levin, Nacha Senior Director, Strategic Payments Analyst, and Samantha Carrier, Associate Managing Director, Nacha Consulting as they explain the significance of ISO 20022 and the ACH Network. Tune in now!

Advancements in Bank Account Validation Services
Dive into the latest episode of Nacha's "Payments Smartcast" where we discuss the state of bank account validation in the ACH space with Amy Morris, Senior Director, ACH Network Rules at Nacha, and James Cook, VP of Product Management at Accelitas. Discover how advancements in validation services are enhancing fraud prevention and improving user experience.

Smarter Faster Payments Unplugged: Insights from Nacha and Attendees
Smarter Faster Payments 2024 is from Monday, May 6, to Thursday, May 9. Lisa Coffey and Raven Johnson with Corporate America Credit Union and Ashley Mustico from Nacha share the value of attending Smarter Faster Payments. With more than 120 educational sessions, attendees will gain valuable insights on critical issues shaping the industry while networking with fellow payments professionals. Tune i

The What and the Why Behind the Value of the 2024 Nacha Operating Rules & Guidelines
Nacha just released the 2024 edition of the Nacha Operating Rules & Guidelines. Listen to our latest podcast with Cari Conahan, Senior Director & Group Manager of ACH Network Rules & Enforcement at Nacha; Jim Petkovits, Vice President of Education and Training at Wespay; and George McKee, Founder, President and CEO of Profituity who combined have many decades of experience working with

What to Expect at Smarter Faster Payments 2024
Registration just opened for Smarter Faster Payments 2024, which will take place in Miami from Monday, May 6 through Thursday, May 9. The conference again promises to be our industry’s premier event, drawing thousands of payments professionals to participate in more than 100 educational sessions. In this episode Carl Slabicki, the co-head of Global Payments at BNY Treasury Services and chair of th

A Valuable Tool for ACH Compliance
Nacha recently updated the ACH Compliance Manual which offers crisp insights into authorizations, processing and more from Nacha’s subject matter experts. Hear from Nacha’s Danita Tyrrell, Senior Director, ACH Network Rules Development & Technical Support, and Annette Brown, Assistant Director, ACH Network Rules to understand why the 11th edition of the ACH Compliance Manual is an essential to

The Handbook for Understanding ACH Risk Management
The 8th Edition of the ACH Risk Management Handbook is available in the Nacha Store as well as from the Payments Associations. Angi Farren, President and CEO of the Upper Midwest ACH Association (UMACHA), joins Jordan Bennett, Senior Director of ACH Network Risk Management at Nacha, to discuss how the Handbook helps put risk-related topics in layman’s terms and is one of the go-to resources for an

Nacha Members Climb Capitol Hill
Bill Sullivan, Nacha's Senior Director and Group Manager for Government and Industry Relations, and Jeremy Pritchard, Director of Client Consulting for Treasury Services at Cadence Bank, talk about their recent experience participating in Nacha's Hill Climb, where they joined Nacha members from across the country to sit down with members of Congress and their staff to discuss the critical role the

Call for Presentations Now Open for Smarter Faster Payments 2024
Stephanie Prebish, AAP, APRP, CTP, Nacha Managing Director, Association Services and Nell Campbell-Drake, Vice President, Industry Relations, at Federal Reserve Financial Services, and a member of the 2024 Smarter Faster Payments Planning Committee break down how to craft a successful session proposal for next year’s Smarter Faster Payments Conference, taking place Monday, May 6 through Thursday,

Phixius by Nacha and LexisNexis® Risk Solutions Partner to Prevent Push Payment Fraud
Dalbir Sahota (Senior Director, Product Management, Bankers Almanac) and Cindy Printer (Director Market Planning for Payments) from LexisNexis® Risk Solutions chat with Rob Unger (Senior Director of Product Management & Strategic Initiatives) from Phixius by Nacha about the unique partnership between these two renowned organizations, enabling their customers to instantly verify account details

Why Payments is an Investment in Your People
Joe W. Hussey, Senior Vice President of Global Treasury Management at Wells Fargo and Chairperson of the Nacha Board of Directors, Philip C. Picillo, Esq., CTP, Executive Managing Director of Treasury Management Integration at Webster Bank and Chair of the 2023 Smarter Faster Payments Conference Planning Committee, and Stephanie Prebish, AAP, APRP, CTP, Managing Director of Association Services at

What the Metaverse, Web3 & NFTs mean to payments
Angel Grant, Vice President of Security at F5, gives a preview of her session at Smarter Faster Payments 2023: Navigating Payments Security and Privacy in the New World: Metaverse, Web3 & NFTs. Ashley Mustico, Director of Education and Accreditation at Nacha, joins to highlight additional sessions and why payments professionals should register for Smarter Faster Payments 2023, taking place in

Deep Dive into Education Excellence: TPI and the Risk Retreat
Whether you are a payments veteran or new to the industry, TPI On Campus, taking place July 16-19 in Atlanta, is where you can grow your payments skills. And July 19 and 20, Nacha is offering the Risk Retreat, where you will explore risk, compliance, and legal-related concepts and implement your learning. Tim Mills, Jen Wasmund and Ashley Mustico, all of whom have been instrumental in putting TPI

Nacha Accreditations: Preparing for Career Success
In this episode Nacha speaks with James Flowers, Director of Process & Change Delivery at Ally Bank, one of 446 professionals who hold both the AAP and APRP credentials, to discuss how earning Nacha credentials enhanced his career trajectory and how he prepared for both exams. We also speak with Heather von Kriegenbergh, Deposit Operations Specialist at BankProv and one of the 251 payments pro

Follow Your Dreams with Ben Nemtin
To lift himself out of depression, Ben Nemtin developed a seemingly impossible bucket list, including playing basketball with President Obama. Then he gathered a group of friends and set out to check the items off the list. Not only did he shoot hoops with the president, but he discovered happiness and joy along the way. Listen to Ben talk about his Bucket List Journey, and then register for Smart

Author Shola Richards on the Power of Positivity
Shola Richards brings his passion and energy for the benefits of focusing on kindness and civility in the workplace. Listen to his discussion about how creating an organizational culture based on positivity is essential for long-term success, and then register for Smarter Faster Payments, taking place in Las Vegas April 16-19, where you can hear him speak live!

Learn from the Experts: Third-Party Senders and the ACH Network
Nacha's subject matter experts recently updated the payments publication "Third-Party Senders and the ACH Network". Listen in to hear more about how the new edition considers both the ODFI and the Third-Party Sender on the latest Nacha Operating Rules changes, provides tips on risk management, and offers real-world examples of Third-Party Sender relationships.

A Deep Dive into Nacha’s Micro-Entry Rule
Amy Morris, Senior Director of ACH Network Rules at Nacha, discusses Nacha's Micro-Entry Rule, what it means, timelines and enforcement, the transactions that are impacted, and what organizations that use Micro-Entries need to do to comply with the Rule.

Registration is Open for Smarter Faster Payments 2023, the Premier Payments Conference
Nacha just opened registration for Smarter Faster Payments 2023, which will take place April 16-19 in Las Vegas. Nell Campbell-Drake, Vice President of Industry Relations for Federal Reserve Financial Services and a member of the Payments 2023 Conference Planning Committee, and Stephanie Prebish, Managing Director of Association Services at Nacha, talk about the conference, the topics the sessions

Nacha’s Phixius Service: Meeting Customers’ Account Validation Needs
Nacha Rules now require ACH users to include account validation within a commercially reasonably fraudulent transaction detection system for the first use of new account information. Created and operated by Nacha, Phixius is a peer-to-peer network where financial institutions, fintechs and businesses can exchange and verify payment-related information securely, instantly, and across multiple paym

Smarter, Faster Payments 2022: Together Again is a Good Place to Be
After a two-year hiatus because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Nacha's in-person Smarter, Faster Payments Conference will return May 1-4 in Nashville, Tennessee. With May just around the corner, participants can save hundreds of dollars by registering before March 18.

Pandemic Payments and the Use of the ACH Network
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. government provided much-needed resources to millions of Americans, including child tax credit payments and economic impact payments. Bill Sullivan, Nacha's Senior Director & Group Manager for Government & Industry Relations, discusses with Ken Corbin, the Wage and Investment Commissioner and Chief Taxpayer Experience Officer at the IRS, the ACH

Direct Deposit Benefits Taxpayers
On January 24, 2022, the Internal Revenue Service began accepting and processing 2021 tax year returns. Bill Sullivan, Nacha's Senior Director & Group Manager for Government & Industry Relations, sat down with Ken Corbin, the Wage and Investment Commissioner and Chief Taxpayer Experience Officer at the IRS, to discuss how choosing direct deposit will help taxpayers receive their tax refund

Looking Back/Looking Forward with Jane Larimer
The ACH Network saw new challenges in 2021, from economic impact payments and child tax credits to a surge in B2B payments. But Nacha President and CEO Jane Larimer says she believes the ACH Network “met all of the challenges the year threw at it with aplomb.” Join Jane Larimer for the year in review and a look ahead to 2022.

Same Day ACH 5th Anniversary
Same Day ACH marks its fifth anniversary in September 2021. Learn more about its inception, the practical application for businesses, and a perspective on what’s next for Same Day ACH, as we chat with Mike Herd, Nacha Senior Vice President, ACH Network Administration.

Meaningful Modernization
Meaningful Modernization is coming very soon. Learn more about what these Nacha Rules changes mean for ACH Network participants.Featured guest: Mike Herd, Senior Vice President, ACH Network Administration, Nacha

ACH for Nonprofits
One of Nacha’s goals has been to increase the use of ACH by charitable and religious groups. To that end, Nacha recently completed a major overhaul of its Nonprofit Toolkit, which has pretty much everything a charitable group would need to start or expand an ACH program. The Toolkit is available at ACHgiving.org. But there are still some challenges to ACH acceptance among both charities and their

The ACH Risk Management Handbook
Nacha subject matter experts explain why this recently updated publication benefits you and your organization.The 7th edition explains the types of ACH payments risk, assesses the operational implications and provides sound business practices for developing an effective risk management program.
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