ACH Rules Update: Navigating Nacha's New Rules

Date:

Sep 5, 2025

Register

Join the Payments Professor for an insightful webinar focused on Nacha's latest risk management rules which are set to roll out in 2026. This session is essential for financial professionals involved in ACH transactions, fraud prevention, and risk management. You’ll gain an understanding of the new rules effective in 2025, including the expanded use of the ODFI Request for Return.

Agenda

September 5, 2025 
11:00am - 12:00pm EST

The webinar will focus on the new fraud monitoring requirements effective in 2026, and the implementation of standardized company entry descriptions like “PAYROLL” and “PURCHASE” for improved detection. Through FAQs and practical insights, attendees will receive actionable guidance on adapting to these changes and maintaining compliance. This session is tailored for compliance officers, risk managers, and ACH operations teams, providing the knowledge needed to stay ahead of emerging risks and protect your organization effectively.

Finally, we will end by discussing the latest proposed changes to the Nacha Operating Rules that have the potential to impact IAT transactions.

You don’t want to miss this session!

Topics

What You'll Learn

  • Introduction to Nacha’s New Risk Management Rules
    • Gain a foundational understanding of the new rules and their significance in enhancing the security of ACH transactions
  • Industry Impact of New Risk Management Rules
    • Analyze how these new rules will affect stakeholders across the ACH network and how to effectively adapt to these changes
  • Fraud Monitoring Topics (Phase 1, Effective March 20, 2026)
    • Dive into the new fraud monitoring requirements for ODFIs, TPSPs, and RDFIs to learn how to establish detection processes
  • New Company Entry Descriptions
    • Understand the implementation of standardized transaction descriptions like "PAYROLL" and "PURCHASE" for better monitoring and fraud detection
  • FAQs and Practical Insights
    • Get answers to common questions about the new rules and learn best practices for compliance and risk management.
Speaker(s)

Kevin Olsen
Payments Professor

Kevin Olsen is the Payments Professor bringing enthusiasm and motivation to presentations. Viewing the world as a classroom which is exemplified in the professor’s “edutainment” (when education is motivating, informative, and fun) style of training as he seeks to educate and inform all on the latest developments and trends in the fascinating world of electronic payments Kevin develops programs, presentations, and articles designed to orient and educate financial professionals on a multitude of electronic payment topics. Kevin is also a certified business coach helping lead organizations to innovate and communicate in the ever-changing world of payments, including building of payment strategies with a focus on product development and use cases for faster payments (RTP & FedNow).

Among his many certifications, Kevin is an Accredited ACH Professional (AAP), an Accredited Payments Risk Professional (APRP), an NCP (National Check Payments Certification) as well as an NCP Certified Trainer and a Certified High-Performance Coach (CHPC), and holds a masters in industrial organizational psychology from Liberty University.

Additional Information

Topics:

  • BSA - Compliance
  • Risk Management/Legal
  • Transaction Compliance

Who Should Attend?

This webinar is ideal for compliance officers, risk managers, ACH operations teams, and any financial professionals involved in electronic payments.

Fees

Live Webinar - $299.00

  • Live Access
  • 30 Days OnDemand Playback
  • Presenter Materials and Handouts

 

Available Upgrades

  • 12 Months OnDemand Playback - $120.00
  • 12 Months OnDemand Playback + Digital Download - $150.00
  • Additional Live Access - $125.00 per person

**100% surcharge applied to non-members.

Association Contact

Katie Yates
Education Coordinator
o: 317-387-9380
d: 317-333-7162
kyates@indiana.bank