Due to current conditions with the Omicron variant, we are cancelling all in-person sessions for the first quarter of 2022. Please sign up for one of our virtual sessions listed below.
We hope to return to some in-person sessions in the Fall of 2022.
January
January 27, 2022
10:00AM-2:00PM
2022 Payments Rules Update - Virtual Session
10AM - 2PM ET / 9AM - 1PM CT
Virtual
There are eight NEW changes to the Nacha Rules in 2022. This session will arm you with the information you need to ensure compliance in this ever-changing rule and regulatory landscape and prepare for compliance into the future. Topics include:
- Defining Nested Third-Party Senders
- Clarification of Third-Party Sender's Requirement to Conduct a Risk Assessment
- Clarification of SEC code Flexibility & Subsequent Entries at Electronic Terminals
- RDFI's Subsequent Request for Proof of Authorization must be in Writing
- Stop Payment Rules for Subsequent Entries
- Clarifications on Subsequent Entries
- Expiration of Stop Payment Orders on Entries to Non-Consumer Accounts
- Clarification on ACH Operator Edit (Effective Entry Date)
We will also cover some additional payment related changes including:
- Upcoming Card Bin Extension Expansion
- Proposed changes to Regulation J (Subpart C)
For virtual sessions, the tabbing review will be provided to all participants as a separate recording.
AAP/APRP Credits - 6.4 (Payments Update – 4.4 credits, On-Demand Tabbing – 2 credits)
Pricing:
Member Price: $225
Click Here to Register!
February
February 2, 2022
10:00AM-2:00PM
2022 Payments Rules Update - Virtual Session
10AM - 2PM ET / 9AM - 1PM CT
Virtual
There are eight NEW changes to the Nacha Rules in 2022. This session will arm you with the information you need to ensure compliance in this ever-changing rule and regulatory landscape and prepare for compliance into the future. Topics include:
- Defining Nested Third-Party Senders
- Clarification of Third-Party Sender's Requirement to Conduct a Risk Assessment
- Clarification of SEC code Flexibility & Subsequent Entries at Electronic Terminals
- RDFI's Subsequent Request for Proof of Authorization must be in Writing
- Stop Payment Rules for Subsequent Entries
- Clarifications on Subsequent Entries
- Expiration of Stop Payment Orders on Entries to Non-Consumer Accounts
- Clarification on ACH Operator Edit (Effective Entry Date)
We will also cover some additional payment related changes including:
- Upcoming Card Bin Extension Expansion
- Proposed changes to Regulation J (Subpart C)
For virtual sessions, the tabbing review will be provided to all participants as a separate recording.
AAP/APRP Credits - 6.4 (Payments Update – 4.4 credits, On-Demand Tabbing – 2 credits)
Pricing:
Member Price: $225
Click Here to Register!
February 11, 2022
US Faster Payment Council Update - Faster / Emerging Payments Q1
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. Our first quarter session will be an update on the US Faster Payments Council's work. Topics will include:
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AAP/APRP credits 1.2
Live Session
11:00 am ET / 10:00 am CT
Member Price:$225
Click here to register
February 17, 2022
10:00AM-2:00PM
2022 Payments Rules Update - Virtual Session
10AM - 2PM ET / 9AM - 1PM CT
Virtual
There are eight NEW changes to the Nacha Rules in 2022. This session will arm you with the information you need to ensure compliance in this ever-changing rule and regulatory landscape and prepare for compliance into the future. Topics include:
- Defining Nested Third-Party Senders
- Clarification of Third-Party Sender's Requirement to Conduct a Risk Assessment
- Clarification of SEC code Flexibility & Subsequent Entries at Electronic Terminals
- RDFI's Subsequent Request for Proof of Authorization must be in Writing
- Stop Payment Rules for Subsequent Entries
- Clarifications on Subsequent Entries
- Expiration of Stop Payment Orders on Entries to Non-Consumer Accounts
- Clarification on ACH Operator Edit (Effective Entry Date)
We will also cover some additional payment related changes including:
- Upcoming Card Bin Extension Expansion
- Proposed changes to Regulation J (Subpart C)
For virtual sessions, the tabbing review will be provided to all participants as a separate recording.
AAP/APRP Credits - 6.4 (Payments Update – 4.4 credits, On-Demand Tabbing – 2 credits)
Pricing:
Member Price: $225
Click Here to Register!
February 23, 2022
10:00AM-2:00PM
2022 Payments Rules Update - Virtual Session
10AM - 2PM ET / 9AM - 1PM CT
Virtual
There are eight NEW changes to the Nacha Rules in 2022. This session will arm you with the information you need to ensure compliance in this ever-changing rule and regulatory landscape and prepare for compliance into the future. Topics include:
- Defining Nested Third-Party Senders
- Clarification of Third-Party Sender's Requirement to Conduct a Risk Assessment
- Clarification of SEC code Flexibility & Subsequent Entries at Electronic Terminals
- RDFI's Subsequent Request for Proof of Authorization must be in Writing
- Stop Payment Rules for Subsequent Entries
- Clarifications on Subsequent Entries
- Expiration of Stop Payment Orders on Entries to Non-Consumer Accounts
- Clarification on ACH Operator Edit (Effective Entry Date)
We will also cover some additional payment related changes including:
- Upcoming Card Bin Extension Expansion
- Proposed changes to Regulation J (Subpart C)
For virtual sessions, the tabbing review will be provided to all participants as a separate recording.
AAP/APRP Credits - 6.4 (Payments Update – 4.4 credits, On-Demand Tabbing – 2 credits)
Pricing:
Member Price: $225
Click Here to Register!
March
March 24, 2022
RDC/Check Boot Camp
10am ET to 12:30pm ET and 1pm ET to 3:30pm ET
Virtual
While the Federal Reserve Payments Study continues to show check volume declining, an understanding of check processing is still vital to each financial institution. The presenter will cover not only the fundamentals but how Reg CC, UCC3 and UCC4 apply to check processing. Additional topics will include:
- Identifying the Parts of a Check
- Understanding Participants in the Check Process
- Rules, Codes, Regulations and Agreements
- Warranties, Indemnities and Indorsements
- Mobile Deposit
- Check Collection Process
- Clearing and Settlement
- Exceptions - Returns and Adjustments
AAP credits 6.6
APRP credits 6.6
NCP credits 5.4
Location: Virtual Session
Pricing:
Member Price: $250
March 29, 2022
BSA/AML Virtual Session
9:30am ET - 5pm ET
Virtual
BSA is an on-going, ever-changing “safety and soundness” issue. This workshop will provide current, updated tools, techniques, and “real world” examples for learning the critical components of a BSA/AML Program. We will review the basic BSA regulatory framework and provide you with an understanding of the BSA, OFAC, and core recordkeeping requirements as well as current hot topics and emerging trends.
The specific components to be covered during this BSA Fundamentals include:
- Money Laundering and History of Bank Secrecy Act
- The Tools of BSA
- The Role of FinCEN
- BSA/AML Violations and Penalties
- BSA/AML Risk Assessment
- BSA/AML Compliance Program and 4 Components
- Customer Identification Program
- Customer Due Diligence and Beneficial Ownership
- Enhanced Due Diligence
- BSA Reporting and Record Keeping
- Currency Transaction Reporting (CTR)
- CTR Exemptions
- Monetary Instrument Logs (MIL)
- Funds Transfers
- Suspicious Activity Reporting (SAR)
- Hot Topics
- Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) Compliance
- BSA and OFAC Training
- Record Retention
AAP/APRP credits 7.4
Location: Virtual Session
Pricing:
Member Price: $250
April
April 5-7, 2022
NCP Review - 3 Day Virtual Session
Virtual
Are you an NCP looking for some continuing education credits? If so, the NCP Review is just what you are looking for.
Note: As with our in-person sessions, our virtual sessions are single registration and can not be used for multiple attendees.
NCP credits - TBD
Location: Virtual Session
Pricing:
Member Price: $650
Note: Not recommended as a stand-alone for exam preparation. If you are interested in preparing to take the NCP Exam, click HERE instead.
April 5-7, 2022
AAP Review - 2-Day Virtual Session
Virtual
Are you an AAP looking for some continuing education credits? If so, the AAP Virtyual Review is just what you are looking for.
Note: As with our in-person sessions, our virtual sessions are single registration and can not be used for multiple attendees.
AAP credits - TBD
Location: Virtual Session
Pricing:
Member Price: $450
Note: Not recommended as a stand-alone for exam preparation.
If you are interested in preparing to take the AAP Exam, click HERE instead.
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 - 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
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 - 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
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
