The Risk Management Challenge

Kim Roberson, Affirmative Technologies

Managing ACH risk is a complex and ever-evolving challenge for financial institutions, requiring compliance with extensive regulatory requirements while ensuring data is accurately tracked and monitored. Yet one of the biggest obstacles is access to clean, organized transaction data which inhibits regulatory reporting, fraud prevention, and risk assessment. Our panel breaks down the ACH risk management landscape, including key compliance requirements, the risks of inadequate controls, and the critical reports every financial institution needs to effectively monitor ACH activity.

Connected Cars and Wearables: The Future of Seamless Payments

Chris Colson, Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta

This session will explore the rapidly evolving landscape of emerging payments through connected cars and wearable devices. Gain insights into how connected cars enable on-the-go, contactless payments for services like fuel, tolls, and parking, as well as increased convenience and safety. Dive into wearable technologies, such as smartwatches, that are revolutionizing contactless payments

2025 Payments Hot Topics from a Legal Perspective

Katherine Razdolsky Rothstein, Sr. Counsel Finance

Payments lawyers will share their perspective on trends and topics giving rise to legal issues in payments for 2025, including payment technology, regulatory changes, artificial intelligence, open banking, third-party relationships and more!

Gaming, Cannabis and Crypto – Go or No Go?

Peter Tapling, PTap Advisory, LLC

It’s one thing to have a position that “we don’t bank gaming,” but you can’t stop your customers from engaging in such activities. What is your financial institution’s position on banking high-risk businesses? Delve into a few of the common high-risk businesses for compliance and risk management professionals and come away with insights and approaches for every institution.

Fraud vs Friction: Enabling Secure Adoption of New Payment Technologies

Thomas Cronkright II, Executive Chairman of CertifID - Sponsor
Matt O’Neill, former head of financial crimes investigation at the U.S. Secret Service

Financial institutions play a central role in the safe adoption of new payment technologies. This session will provide resources for educating merchants and increasing transparency for consumers, offer insight into the latest BEC tactics being used in top money laundering risk industries like real estate, and procedures for data sharing that can accelerate recovery efforts.

Vendor Management: Partnering with FinTech’s

Jennifer Miller, Umacha

As more fintechs enter the payments industry, FIs have an opportunity to expand their offerings by cultivating meaningful vendor partnerships. Appropriate oversight and vendor management are crucial, as well as seamlessly passing fintech products through to consumers. Attendees will learn how to set expectations with your partnering fintechs regarding rules enforcement, requirements, and responsibilities. We will also discuss regulator expectations when working with fintechs, as well as the key elements of FFIEC Guidance as they relate to vendor management.

Banking on AI: Boosting Productivity and Streamlining Workflows in Financial Institutions

Kevin Moto, Identifee

Discover how forward-thinking financial institutions are harnessing artificial intelligence to enhance their operations. Explore practical AI applications that financial institutions are implementing to enhance employee productivity, automate routine tasks, and create more efficient workflows. Attendees will learn about real-world use cases, implementation strategies, and the measurable ROI that AI solutions are delivering across the industry. Learn how your institution can strategically adopt AI to remain competitive while improving employee and customer experiences.

Nacha, The Rules They Are a Changing

Devon Marsh, Nacha

How RTP Helps Reduce Check Fraud

Angela Murphy, Ph.D., “Payments Elsa”, Pidgin

Check fraud is soaring, and financial institutions are caught in the crossfire. Uncover why traditional payment methods are increasingly vulnerable and explore how faster payments offer a powerful tool for handling fraud. Learn actionable strategies for migrating customers to faster and safer digital payments, reducing risk, and building trust in your institution.