Payments SmartCast

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,...

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.

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...

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.

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.

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!

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 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...

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...