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Tax Refund Exceptions

On-Demand – 1.5 hours - AAP/APRP Credits 1.8

During tax filing season, many questions arise related to the posting or return of tax refund payments. Tax scams tend to rise during tax season. We will provide updates on Rules and Regulations surrounding the handling of tax refund exceptions, RDFI warranties and liabilities and tax fraud update. If you need better understanding on how to handle these payments and ways to combat the tax scams, this training is for you!

1.8 AAP/APRP Continuing Education Credits



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Federal Government Payments

On-Demand - AAP Credits 1.0

This session discusses the processing of Federal Government ACH payments. Understanding the fundamental differences of Federal Government Payments will impact a financial institution’s ACH operations and assist in preventing unnecessary losses. This session will cover important topics such as automated enrollment (ENR), paper and paperless enrollments, notifications of change (NOC), death notification entries (DNE), return items and most importantly, reclamations.

 



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FedNow 2-Part Series

On-Demand - AAP/APRP Credits 2.4

Part 1 – Get to Know FedNow, Now

Ready to learn about the Federal Reserve's FedNow faster, instant, real-time payment channel/ system coming to the U.S.?

FedNow has the potential to forever change how payments process and flow in the U.S., but yet there are so many questions when it comes to FedNow!  What is it, what’s in it for me and more, but just where are the answers?

Join the Payments Professor to answer the questions everyone is asking about FedNow. 

What is FedNow?

Who can and how will they access FedNow?

Why now and when will it be available?

What features and functionality will be included?

What does this mean to other faster payment options?

When will it be available?

Part 2 – FedNow Prepare Now

What can I do now to prepare for FedNow? Start by learning about the different participation types that will be available, what use cases you will want to support, how settlement will work, what the reconciliation process will be like, including the reports available. Then get an understanding of the participant availability requirements and other issues that impact the technical side of offering an always on, always available instant payment system. Then make sure you know the fraud controls and data security requirements. Where can you learn all of this? In this one-hour session with the Payments Professor.

Presenter:

Kevin Olsen, AAP, NCP, APRP, CHPC
The Payments Professor

 



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FPP Certification - Module 1

Validate Your Faster Payments Expertise

Faster payments are here to stay, and with Same Day ACH, RTP®—plus whatever comes next—it’s more important than ever to be prepared.

The Faster Payments Professional (FPP) certificate is a first-of-its-kind program providing professionals with holistic views of faster payments and getting them acquainted with current offerings. Earning this certificate demonstrates your proficiency in the faster payments field. The certificate program will be offered in three (3) separate modules.  Each module will include a series of pre-recorded webinars that allows for self-paced study.  Once each module is complete, there is a short quiz. Once all modules and quizzes are complete, one final certification exam will be offered. 

Each module will be sold separately.

Module 1: Faster Payments Fundamentals (Release Date: April 3, 2023)

  • Terminology
  • Platforms and Platform Basics
  • Defining Participants and Participant Roles
  • Technology
  • Basic Rules and Regulations


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FPP Certification - Module 2

Validate Your Faster Payments Expertise

Faster payments are here to stay, and with Same Day ACH, RTP®—plus whatever comes next—it’s more important than ever to be prepared.

The Faster Payments Professional (FPP) certificate is a first-of-its-kind program providing professionals with holistic views of faster payments and getting them acquainted with current offerings. Earning this certificate demonstrates your proficiency in the faster payments field. The certificate program will be offered in three (3) separate modules.  Each module will include a series of pre-recorded webinars that allows for self-paced study.  Once each module is complete, there is a short quiz. Once all modules and quizzes are complete, one final certification exam will be offered. 

Each module will be sold separately.

Module 2: Faster Payments Functionality (Release Date: December 2023)

  • Authentications
  • Authorizations and Agreements
  • Operational Functions
  • Eligibility and Enrollment Requirements


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OFAC Compliance

On-Demand - AAP Credits 1.2

OFAC (The Office of Foreign Assets Control) administers and enforces economic sanctions programs primarily against countries and groups of individuals, such as terrorists and narcotics traffickers. OFAC responsibilities for a financial institution vary depending on whether the transaction is considered domestic or international. This webcast will cover your responsibilities when handling international transactions and address possible liabilities when posting prohibited transactions.



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P2P Applications

On-Demand - AAP Credits .60

Person-to-Person (P2P) payments, that allow a person to transfer funds from their account to another individuals account via a mobile device, are quickly gaining acceptance and use. Payment options from FinTech providers like PayPal, Venmo, Facebook Messenger, Snap Cash and Apple Pay Cash are meeting your accountholder’s payments needs and taking away deposits from your financial institution. In response, Early Warning has developed Zelle; a P2P option that can integrate with your on-line banking application. This session will provide an overview of the most common P2P applications, allowing you to better understand the potential impacts to your organization.



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Payments Summit

On-Demand – 1 1/2 Days - AAP/APRP Credits 8.4

SFE would like to take you on a journey to the top of the Payments Summit. The Payments Summit is held over a day and a half, designed to guide you through concentrated and comprehensive payment topics. The Payments Summit sessions are designed to prepare you for the myriad of changes that will directly impact you and your organization. Bring back to your institution a higher understanding of Faster Payments, fraud, real-life solutions to issues impacting your profitability and prepare for the future!

Payments Summit Agenda:

Day 1

1:00 - 1:15 pm Welcome Pam Rodriguez, President & CEO, Southern Financial Exchange
1:15 - 2:15 pm AI & Payments

As we veneture into this brave new world, we must ask ourselves: Is AI a harbinger of doom for the traditional financial landscape, or is it a powerful tool that promises unprecedented productivity gains? In this session, we will review:

  1. AI in payments
  2. The fear of the unknown
  3. The promise of productivity
  4. Striking the right balance
  5. Incorporating the "human touch"

PANEL DISCUSSION:
Kevin Miyamoto, Co-Founder & COO, Identifee
Angela Murphy, Ph.D., VP of Business Development, Photon Commerce
Reed Luhtanen, Executive Director, U.S. Faster Payments Council

2:15 - 2:30 pm Break

 

2:30 - 3:30 pm

A FedNow Update "It's Live"

An update on FedNow and an easy roadmap on how to participate.

Steven Jung, Vice President-Regional Sales Director, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago

   

 

Day 2

8:30 - 9:30 am

Winning with Real-Time Payments: Technology and Strategy

Real-time payments have emerged as a game-changer in the financial industry, transforming how businesses and consumers conduct transactions. This conference session aims to delve into the dynamic world of real-time payments, exploring their impact, challenges, and opportunities. Participants will gain valuable insights into the latest trends, technologies, and strategies driving the real-time payments revolution. Join us as we uncover the potential of real-time payments and discuss their implications for businesses, banking institutions, and the broader economy.

Bradley Wilkes, CEO, Open Payment Network
9:30 - 9:45 am

Break

 
9:45 - 10:45 am

Digital Enablement: A Payments Imperative

Ease of use and convenience more than ever are the driving force behind consumers’ choices across a growing variety of available payment options. Enabling fast, automated, digital, and mobile capabilities are imperative to maintain and grow your organization’s payment rails as the most convenient and most selected way to pay and get paid. This session will cover payment trends and developments that are here to stay after the pandemic; ways to unlock digital and mobile enablement within your organization; and a framework for considering newer payment options.

Jacque Sinatra, VP, Visa
10:45 - 11:00 am

Break

 
11:00 - 12:00 pm

Fintech: Friend or Foe?

Fintechs are known for their innovative ways of approaching the market and making banking more accessible to End Users, but underneath their innovation requires an agile banking partner’s support. In this session, Michael Fennell, VP, Business Development Officer, and David Staten, Client Development Associate from Evolve Bank & Trust’s Open Banking division, will discuss how Fintech relationships can be both beneficial to traditional banks (“Friends”) or become a “Foe” if unprepared.

Michael Fennell, VP, Business Development Officer, Evolve Bank & Trust

David Staten, Client Development Associate, Evolve Bank & Trust

12:00 - 1:00 pm

Lunch

 
1:00 - 2:00 pm

Crypto's Not Dead (It May Not Even Be Sick)

With coin prices down from their previous peaks and regulators portraying it as a financial pariah, it might be easy to file crypto in your Things to Worry About Later folder. But don’t be fooled: Banks and credit unions that ignore digital currency do so at their own peril. This session will cover recent developments in the crypto industry, including resilient prices, blockchain’s acceptance as a behind-the-scenes medium for cross-border payments, and the brewing battle over regulation of digital assets.

Kevin Moland, AAP, Product Strategist, Sr. Advisory|Payments Strategy, Jack Henry
2:00 - 2:15 pm

Break

 
2:15 - 3:15 pm

Spoiled for Choice: How Consumers Pay

We all talk about Zelle, Venmo, PayPal, Square and the rise of fintech use by consumers, but what do we really know about consumer choice for payments? Is cash still relevant? Has electronic bill pay replaced paper checks? Learn with data from the 2022 Survey and Diary of Consumer Payment Choice.

Claire Greene, Payments Risk Expert, Retail Payments Risk Forum, Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta
3:15 - 3:30 pm

Closing Remarks

SFE Staff

What others are saying:

Information was very helpful in clarifying issues that I’ve heard about but never actually had to deal with in my position." “There was much information that I could take back and use at our institution. Very helpful in every aspect of the ACH world.” “Really enjoyed the stories that gave real-life examples, very practical.”

Registration Fees:

Payments Summit:
Members: $300 per Person/Access 
Others: $600 per Person/Access

8.4 AAP/APRP Continuing Education Credits



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