Payments SmartCast

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 Hear how the high stakes of payment failures are often caused by outdated routing data.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...

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...

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. Mor...

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...

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 importa...

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...

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...

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.

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.

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.

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...

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!

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...