Every financial institution in the United States is impacted by the new ACH Rules for International ACH entries. International ACH is U. S. law not just an ACH Rule change! The new Rules are effective March 20, 2009 and your financial institution must be ready to receive and process International ACH entries. These changes require significant system processing changes and will also have significant OFAC implications for your organization. This session will provide a detailed overview of the changes to the ACH Rules, including discussions on the ACH format changes, the definition of an International ACH entry, and steps that every financial institution must take to be prepared for the new ACH transaction type.
This program will review the New ACH Rules changes approved in 2007 for implementation in 2008, and the impact of these changes to ACH Network participants. In addition, other frequently questioned ACH Rules will be reviewed.
Give your retail staff the training they need to provide quality customer/member support. This session is an excellent introduction and provides an overview of the ACH using non-technical terminology. Answers to the most frequently asked questions by account holders will be provided. This session is a must for branch personnel and call center representatives.
This session will review the steps your institution must follow to ensure compliance with the Check 21 Act, including the proper handling of expedited recredit procedures and breach of warranty claims for consumer disputes. Are you looking at Image Exchange and/or Remote Deposit Capture? Come hear the latest changes in processing your checks in the 21st century. An overview of steps necessary to implement image exchange and/or remote deposit capture services will be highlighted.
This session will provide a comprehensive review of check adjustment processing. Learn the proper steps, codes and timeframes for the timely and accurate processing of check adjustment error codes. This session will highlight the risks associated with improper handling of check adjustments and the steps necessary to ensure that your institution’s check adjustment process runs smoothly. An overview of the check adjustment error types associated with Check 21 will be highlighted.
Even with the reduction in the number of checks being processed, check fraud continues to impact financial institutions. The session will explore check fraud in the consumer and corporate world and identify prevention solutions. Card fraud is not new but the fraud techniques are evolving with technology advances. The session will detail card fraud happening today and discuss methods for prevention.
Yes, there is fraud in the ACH! This session will highlight current types of ACH fraud and preventative measures that can be implemented by ACH participants Identity Theft versus Identity Fraud, are you at risk? Hear how fraudster’s secure and use the personal information of their victims. This session will also identify techniques that everyone can use to reduce exposure to Identity Theft.
This workshop will focus on the impacts of Regulation E as it relates to the ACH Network. Hear what your organization must do to ensure compliance with Regulation E and the ACH Rules. Understand what Regulation E requires and what the ACH Rules allow in resolving consumer disputes and errors. This session is a must for Operations and Audit personnel!
This workshop is designed to provide financial institutions with a fundamental understanding of ACH Origination. This session will detail steps for getting started, tips for implementing a successful program and why this service benefits all financial institutions.
This workshop will focus on ACH audit and compliance requirements for Receiving Depository Financial Institutions (RDFIs). Daily operations requirements that are potential areas of financial risk will also be highlighted.
This workshop will focus on the ACH audit requirements for Originating Depository Financial Institutions (ODFIs). All ACH origination exposes financial institutions to risk. This session will highlight those risk elements and how the audit process can help to mitigate risk exposure.
Are checks going away? Is there a need to understand check processing? Yes, there is still a need to understand the fundamentals of check processing. Even with a steady decline of checks being processed through the traditional check flow, there are still over 30 billion checks processed annually. Whether you are new to processing checks or need a refresher, this program will provide useful information related to daily check processing in your organization. This session includes a history and covers the required components of a check, check processing regulations, forward and return processing and common check fraud schemes. This is an excellent session for tellers and staff new to check processing.
As the Payments Industry continues to change and check returns continue to decline, there is still a need to understand the most effective way to handle return check items. Learn the proper steps and timeframes for the timely and accurate reporting of return items. This session will discuss the most commonly used return reasons and the best way to handle return check items in conjunction with the required timeframes under Regulation CC. An overview of terms, definitions and resources needed in the return item process and return adjustments will be highlighted along with Regulation CC back office processing. A Returns Quick Reference guide will be provided for use by your organization.
Learn the language of the ACH. This workshop will cover the fundamental aspects of the ACH Network. Learn the language and the responsibilities of all of the participants in the ACH Network. This workshop is ideal for anyone, whether you’re new to the ACH payment system or an experienced professional needing a refresher.
The Federal Government is the largest originator of ACH payments. Learn the proper processing of Federal Government ACH transactions and how you can reduce your financial risk associated with these types of entries. This program is essential for staff responsible for Treasury Reclamations.
ACH Return transactions, Treasury Reclamations, Notification of Change (NOC) entries, Electronic Checks and unauthorized payments all represent “exception processing” for financial institutions everyday. This workshop will provide attendees with a comprehensive review of these exception entries and steps to take to minimize the financial risks associated with these types of transactions.
This workshop will highlight current issues relevant to the wire transfer payment system and will provide attendees with information about sound practices and policies in the wire transfer processing environment.
This four part program will provide attendees with a review of ACH Network, Rules and Regulations and other topics covered on the AAP exam. Assignments, learning exercises and lecture will all be incorporated in these review sessions. September 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 2008
This annual seminar will focus on a variety of issues and topics relevant to payment systems. New applications and future changes to paper payments and the growth of electronic payments will be highlighted. Watch your mail for the program announcement details.
This two-part AAP review course is designed to assist individuals in their final preparation for the AAP examination. Part 2 Date: October 8th
This two-part AAP review course is designed to assist individuals in their final preparation for the AAP examination. Part 1 Date: October 1st
Risk management is one of the most important and frequent topics of conversation within the ACH world today. To address this topic, regulatory agencies have issued risk management guidance and increased their review of ACH transactions processed by financial institutions. This workshop will identify the types of risk associated with the ACH, their potential impact to your organization, and the steps that you should take to mitigate your risk exposure.
Risk Management is one of the hottest topics in the payments industry today. This session will provide new and existing employees with the latest information on combating risk when processing your checks. The risk associated with the exchange of substitute checks and images will also be highlighted.