Agenda

September 16, 2025
11:00am - 12:30pm EST

Join the Payments Professor for part one of a two-part workshop series designed specifically for compliance personnel, focusing on performing a FedNow risk assessment. This first session will cover the foundational aspects of a risk assessment, providing an overview of what is required and how to go beyond basic requirements to ensure a robust risk management strategy.

September 22, 2025
2:30pm - 4:00pm EST

Building on the foundation established in part one, part two of this workshop series focuses on conducting a FedNow risk assessment audit using a risk-based approach. Led by the Payments Professor, this session provides a detailed exploration of Operating Circular 8 and the FedNow Service Operating Procedures, highlighting their critical areas and implications for risk management. Participants will learn how to identify and prioritize risks, ensuring compliance while effectively addressing operational vulnerabilities.

Topics

What You'll Learn September 16, 2025:

• An introduction to FedNow and the importance of conducting a risk assessment
• Understanding the basic requirements for a FedNow risk assessment
• Going beyond the basics: Best practices for a thorough and effective risk assessment
• Key components of a general risk assessment, including identification, evaluation, and mitigation of potential risks
• Practical examples to illustrate effective risk assessment strategies

What You'll Learn September 22, 2025:

• How to apply a risk-based approach to conducting a FedNow risk assessment audit
• Key components of Operating Circular 8 and their relevance to identifying and mitigating risks
• Critical areas within the FedNow Service Operating Procedures that require focused attention during an audit
• Strategies for prioritizing high-risk areas to ensure compliance and operational efficiency
• Practical techniques for identifying vulnerabilities and potential gaps in risk management
• Effective questioning methods to uncover risks and ensure thorough audit coverage
• Best practices for aligning your audit process with industry standards and regulatory requirements

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.

Fees

Live Webinar - $850.00

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

Available Upgrades

• 12 Months OnDemand Playback - $280.00
• 12 Months OnDemand Playback + Digital Download - $370.00
• Additional Live Access - $850.00 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