Payments SmartCast

Episod

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  Strengthening Financial Institution-Corporate Partnerships: Risk Management ‘is Everyone’s Full-Time Job’ 10.08.2026 24min

  Risk management isn't a task to complete and forget. In this Payments SmartCast conversation, Regions Bank's Greg Miles and Nacha's Olivia Maciel discuss why education, risk awareness, and strong banking partnerships are essential to long-term payments success. Learn why the best financial institutions go beyond products to become trusted advisors and why risk management truly is everyone's full-time job.
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  Phixius by Nacha’s Collaboration with Advanced Fraud Solutions Enhances Data Validation 06.08.2026 20min

  On this episode of Payments SmartCast, Nacha's Charles Ellert and James Sloan, CFO of Advanced Fraud Solutions, discuss why broader data sharing and pre-transaction certainty are becoming essential tools for reducing fraud, minimizing losses, and improving payment decision-making. Learn how the new partnership between Phixius by Nacha and Advanced Fraud Solutions is strengthening account validation by expanding access to valuable fraud and identity data, particularly from community banks and credit unions.
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  Focus on the Tangible to Comply with Nacha’s Credit-Push Fraud Rules 22.07.2026 24min

  On this episode of Payments SmartCast, Jordan Bennett of Nacha and William Mills of Premier Banks discuss practical strategies for complying with Nacha’s new credit-push fraud Rules and implementing risk-based fraud prevention processes without becoming overwhelmed. They also highlight the importance of industry communication, collaboration, and maintaining accurate ACH Contact Registry information to help identify, stop, and recover fraud more effectively.
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  Account Validation Coverage Expanded with the Phixius by Nacha and Kinexys by J.P. Morgan Collaboration 20.07.2026 22min

  On this episode of Payments SmartCast, Nacha's Robert Unger and Kinexys by J.P. Morgan's Robert Gossett discuss how the integration of Phixius and Kinexys Liink is helping address account validation challenges in the fragmented U.S. payments ecosystem. The conversation also explores the future of account validation, with both organizations envisioning a shift from reactive verification to predictive solutions enabled by broader connectivity and data sharing.
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  Nacha Board Vice Chair: Financial Institutions Must Work Together to Drive the Industry 15.07.2026 21min

  On this episode of Payments SmartCast, Carl Slabicki, Head of Commercial for Global Payments & Trade at BNY, and Vice Chairperson of the Nacha Board of Directors, discusses how industry collaboration helps drive innovation, strengthen fraud prevention, and improve payments standards. He also shares insights on the future of faster payments, including the upcoming $10 million Same Day ACH limit and the shift toward a 24/7/365 financial ecosystem.
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  Nacha Accreditations Help You Stand Out as a Payments Expert 14.07.2026 20min

  On this episode of Payments SmartCast, Stephanie Prebish and Brandon Calvert discuss how earning Nacha accreditations delivers valuable knowledge and professional growth. Both have achieved the rare “triple standard” of AAP, AFPP, and APRP credentials, with Calvert noting that his accreditations directly helped him secure his current role. Learn how Nacha accreditations help professionals stand out as payments experts while providing organizations with trusted in-house expertise that auditors and stakeholders value.
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  Why Payments Leaders Go to Capitol Hill 09.07.2026 22min

  Why does the payments industry invest time meeting with Congress? In this episode, Nacha's Bill Sullivan and EPCOR's Brian Dao explain how Nacha's annual Hill Day gives lawmakers a clearer understanding of payments and the ACH Network's critical role in delivering federal government and private-sector payments. Discover how advocacy builds trusted relationships, influences policy discussions, and helps ensure the industry's voice is heard on Capitol Hill.
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  Does Your Organization’s Culture Live in People’s Heart—or in Their Stomach? 18.05.2026 17min

  In this episode of Payments SmartCast, Ben Whiting draws on his background as a magician and mind reader to emphasize how deeply engagement and emotional connection matter in organizations. Investing in culture, he argues, is essential for building engaged, motivated, and fulfilled teams. For details on Smarter Faster Payments Remote Connect, visit payments.nacha.org/remote-connect.
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  Payments Innovation Alliance Buzzcast - Stablecoins: Practical Insights from the BankSocial Journey 08.05.2026 33min

  In this Payments Innovation Alliance Buzzcast, we explore how stablecoins and digital asset infrastructure are transforming the future of payments—and what it means for credit unions, banks, and their members.
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  Sharing Information is Key to Fighting Fraud 16.04.2026 26min

  In this episode, Nacha's Charles Ellert and attorney Matthew Luzadder preview their session at Smarter Faster Payments 2026. While specific customer details can’t be shared, organizations can and should exchange general fraud typologies and lessons learned.
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  AI is Real, but it’s Not Coming for Your Job 13.04.2026 22min

  In this episode of Nacha’s Payments SmartCast podcast, Kevin Miyamoto of Identifee and Nacha Senior Consultant Mark Dixon discuss how real artificial intelligence is in today’s payments operations. The episode explores how banks and credit unions are cautiously adopting AI, with growing interest in agentic workflows that can automate tasks like fraud monitoring.
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  Time to ‘Stop Apologizing for Fraud Protection’ 03.04.2026 15min

  Check fraud is on the rise because criminals follow the money—and businesses continue to rely on checks while not universally adopting fraud controls. In this episode of Payments SmartCast, Q2’s Tim Kindschuh and Nacha’s Jordan Bennett explain why tools like Positive Pay, which protect both check and ACH payments, are often adopted only after fraud occurs. As Kindschuh puts it, fraud isn’t a matter of “if” but “when”—and it’s time to stop apologizing for fraud prevention.
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  A ‘Chill Vibe’ Awaits Payments Attendees in San Diego 31.03.2026 19min

  Education and networking may be the heart of Smarter Faster Payments, but in 2026 the setting steals the spotlight. In this episode of Payments SmartCast, Renee Shipe, CMP, Nacha Director, Meetings Management and Conference Registration, talks with Daniel Kuperschmid, president and CEO of the San Diego Tourism Authority, about the events surrounding Payments. Tune in to build your itinerary with Nacha-hosted events and the local attractions San Diego has to offer.
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  With New Nacha Rules Effective This Year, a 2026 Rulebook is a Must 25.03.2026 16min

  In this episode of Nacha’s Payments SmartCast, Cari Conahan, Associate Managing Director of ACH Network Rules & Enforcement at Nacha, explains why financial institutions should have the 2026 Nacha Operating Rules and Guidelines, especially as the ACH Network enters a new era of risk‑based compliance. From a financial institution perspective, Lawrence Lau, Senior Vice President at West Coast Community Bank, reinforces the operational importance of staying current and shares his favorite ways to access the Rules.
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  The Unique Role Community Banks Play in Fighting Fraud 16.03.2026 21min

  On this episode of Payments SmartCast, Scott Anchin of the Independent Community Bankers of America previews his session at Smarter Faster Payments. His panel, “Combatting Fraud and Scams in the Age of Digital Payments,” is set to give attendees a broad view of today’s fraud landscape and provide practical, deployable tools. Ashley Mustico, Nacha Senior Director, Education and Accreditation, covers new conference enhancements, including attendee personas to help personalize session and networking choices.
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  As New Nacha Rules Approach, the Risks of Credit-Push Fraud are Real 06.03.2026 22min

  Thayer Stewart of PaymentWorks and Mark Dixon of Nacha Consulting credit push fraud and new Nacha Risk Management Rules.
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  Stablecoin Earns Its Own Track at Smarter Faster Payments 2026 06.01.2026 19min

  Confused about stablecoins? In this episode, Adrian Wall, Managing Director of The Digital Sovereignty Alliance (DSA), and CEO/Co-founder of Stablecoin Leadership Alliance (SCLA), joins Stephanie Prebish, AAP, AFPP, APRP, CTP, Nacha Senior Managing Director, Association Services, to talk about it. Wall provides a good foundation of stablecoins but promises a deeper dive at Nacha’s Smarter Faster Payments 2026, April 26-29 in San Diego, which features a new stablecoin track.
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  Expanding Same Day ACH Limit: Inside the Latest RFC 21.11.2025 11min

  In this episode of Payments SmartCast, Devon Marsh, Managing Director, ACH Network Rules and Risk Management, discusses a major proposal to raise the Same Day ACH payment limit from $1 million to $10 million. Marsh breaks down the RFC process, including who can submit comments, why participation matters, and what happens after feedback is received. With the comment deadline set for Thursday, Dec. 18, tune in to learn how you can make your voice heard.
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  Exhibiting at Smarter Faster Payments Offers a Chance to Nurture Relationships and Create New Ones 18.11.2025 17min

  Loyalty doesn’t come easy but Nacha’s Smarter Faster Payments conference earns it—not just from attendees, but from organizations setting up shop in the exhibit hall. CGI, a global technology and professional services firm, will continue its long string of exhibiting when it returns for Payments 2026 in San Diego, April 26-29.
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  Transaction Tagging is One Bank’s Weapon to Combat Payments Fraud 21.10.2025 32min

  Fraudsters constantly evolve, prompting banks to adapt quickly. JPMorgan Chase is tackling this with “transaction tagging,” a method that adds detailed context to ACH debits. Nacha’s Jordan Bennett and Matthew Friend of JP Morgan Chase talk about use cases for transaction tagging, industry segments, and how they disrupt fraud patterns.