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Earn your certificate of completion from TCHPA to show your knowledge of ACH. You must complete required courses prior to earning the certificate.
Earn your certificate of completion from TCHPA to show your knowledge of ACH. You must complete required courses prior to earning the certificate.
Learn the Nacha Rules for ACH Data Security.
In this session, we will review common ACH Exceptions such as Prenotes, NOCs, Reversals, Returns, and Reclamations. Through various scenarios, we'll discuss RDFI responsibilities and proper procedures according to the Nacha Operating Rules.
Understand the various file formats, which fields are mandatory, and which will cause a file to reject if not properly formatted. 
Learn about the Automated Clearing House (ACH) Network, its participants, and the Nacha Operating Rules & Guidelines which govern the ACH network.
Earn your certificate of completion from TCHPA to show your knowledge of ACH. You must complete required courses prior to earning the certificate.
This session will cover common reasons for returns and reversals. 
This session addresses Risk Management for Credit Risk, Fraud Risk, and Operational Risk for Corporates. 
Held annually, this session provides a review of recent ACH Rule changes and a preview of the rules that will become effective in the coming year (2025).
This session will provide a review of recent ACH Rule changes and a preview of the ACH Rules that will become effective in 2026
Join TCHPA and explore Third-Party relationships and risk management controls when selecting ACH vendors.

The new Accredited Faster Payments Professional (AFPP) designation is designed to recognize and build expertise for faster payments. Having an AFPP on staff promotes the credibility of your team by enhancing knowledge of instant payments operations, regulations, products and trends. Are you up for the challenge? 

 

Gain critical insights on leveraging payment innovation technologies to streamline financial operations while managing associated risks. 
This session will look at how FinTechs go about choosing a financial institution to act as their ODFI, and what every ODFI should consider before signing on the dotted line. 
This session will look at how FinTechs go about choosing a financial institution to act as their ODFI, and what every ODFI should consider before signing on the dotted line. 
Fifth in our “Ask an Auditor” series of 15-minute webinars, TCHPA staff discusses the Rules for the ACH Risk Assessment and common  audit findings for Compliance.  
Fourth in our “Ask an Auditor” series of 15-minute webinars, TCHPA staff discusses the ACH Rules and common ACH audit findings for Third Party Senders Compliance.  
 
Fifth in our “Ask an Auditor” series of 15-minute webinars, TCHPA staff discusses the ACH Rules and common ACH audit findings for General Compliance.  
Sixth in our “Ask an Auditor” series of 15-minute webinars, TCHPA staff discusses the ACH Rules and common ACH audit findings for General Compliance.  
The Bank Secrecy Act developed in 1970 and the Anti-Money Laundering ACT of 2020 are the legislative framework requiring U.S. Financial Institutions to assist U.S. government agencies to detect and prevent money laundering and the financing of terrorism. This session will review the key components of a BSA/AML Compliance Program: Risk Assessment, Internal Controls Review, Independent Testing, BSA/AML Compliance Officer, and BSA/Compliance Training as well as tools and resources to strengthen your BSA/AML risk management programs.
This session explores a variety of scenarios for BCP consideration. 
This session provides an introduction to the Card payment system by understanding participants and transaction process flow, governance and risk management considerations.
With scenarios and case studies, learn what to do when a claimant reports a lost, stolen, or destroyed cashier’s check. 
Earn your certificate of completion from TCHPA to show your knowledge of checks. You must complete the required courses prior to earning the certificate. 
This webinar is designed to assist you in learning the main parts and parties to a check as well as the indorsements that transfer ownership and authorize payment. 
Earn your certificate of completion from TCHPA to show your knowledge of Checks. You must complete the required courses prior to earning the certificate. 
Check fraud is an industry wide problem. In this session we discuss the various types of fraud and the risks that apply to accepting and paying checks. 
Learn how an indemnity may be the protection you need to protect you from loss in a breach of warranty check claim. 
Allow us to help you to understand the core principles of check handling and legal governance. 
This session will cover where to find warranties and indemnities and what your financial institution's obligations are when those warranties are breached. 
This session addresses the laws and regulations that govern check and the warranties they impose on financial institutions. 
Learn to conduct an ACH audit and explore the most common audit findings. 
Join TCHPA for an interactive discussion as we explore considerations for assessing ACH risks throughout your organization. 
Earn your certificate of completion from TCHPA to show your knowledge of payments risk. You must complete required courses prior to earning the certificate.
This session will explore common types of exceptions
Understand return timeframe requirements and how to put your company in the best position to be proactive in dealing with fraud and errors. 
Understand ACH authorization requirements, retention policies, and more. 
Equip yourself with the knowledge to navigate instant payments
Attendees will gain an understanding in what cross-channel payments risk is, and what it can look like today. 
This session will provide the basics of cryptocurrency with a focus on handling cryptocurrency related transactions.
This webinar is designed to assist you in understanding the key steps taken by the Depositary Bank and the Paying Bank when capturing a check's image and data, verifying its details and potentially handling exceptions like insufficient funds or stop payment requests. 
Many people think all cards are the same. Join our panel discussion as we highlight the differences between debit cards and credit cards, highlighting how they work, when they should be used, their advantages and disadvantages, and how they affect the merchants, cardholders, and financial institutions. 
Understand the ECI definition and the ECI Indemnity.
This session explore how the writing and signature requirements in the Nacha Operating Rules (and Regulation E for preauthorized debits) can be satisfied in compliance with ESIGN. Attendees will learn the practical steps for obtaining and documenting consumer consents, common pitfalls in electronic ACH authorizations, and best practices for record retention and security as mandated by ESIGN 
Earn your certificate of completion from TCHPA to show your knowledge of Faster Payments. You must complete required courses prior to earning the certificate.
This session will explore the considerations for financial institutions to manage risk in a risk payments environment. 
This session will address a financial institution's obligations for posting and returning benefit payments, liability, death notifications, Notice of Reclamations and return of post death benefit payments. 
This session will help guide your organization in understanding the scope of Operating Circular 8 as it applies to funds transfers made through the FedNow Service.

Learn how to spot red flags and explore the most common types of fraud seen during the holiday rush

 

 

Listen in as we break down the key strategies used by attackers including email spoofing, impersonation, and manipulation. 
Explore the latest trends in check fraud. We'll uncover who is liable and how to implement controls to prevent fraud. 
Join us as we examine the latest trends, tools, and techniques of cybersecurity. 
Join us as we identify key strategies for preventing elder abuse and how to report the incidents

Become equipped with knowledge and tools to strengthen your organization's fraud detection capabilities and minimize risk. 

 

Join us for an insightful session that explores the current state of fraud and discusses the latest trends
We'll identify common gaps organizations face in detecting, preventing, and responding to fraud. 
Learn how to verify legitimate communications from the IRS and spot the red flags that could indicate fraud
Understand how fraudsters recruit individuals to transfer illegally obtained funds, effectively launder money, and avoid detection. 
We'll discuss effective strategies and tips to clearly and effectively raise awareness about fraud. 
Join us as we discuss how authorized push payment fraud works and how to utilize proactive strategies.
This work group will meet on the third Friday of each month to explore considerations on how to be compliant with the updated Nacha Rules effective March and June 2026.
In this session we will review the participants, transaction process flow, governance, and key features of the Real Time Payments Network through The Clearing House and FedNow Services through the Federal Reserve. 
This session will introduce attendees to the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC) and to their role in the financial services industry. 
ISO 20022- Are you Ready? Are you ready for the future of global banking? 
During this session, we will explore how external code lists within the ISO 20022 framework are providing a common understood set of values for data elements. 
This session explores the NACHA Rule requirements, impacts, and considerations for WEB Debit Entries. 
This session explores the Micro-Entry ACH Rule and related Originator obligations. 

This program is for those who are sitting for the 2026 NCP Exam. This is an advanced program which consists of an intensive 8-week study program. It's strongly recommended that the student have at least 2+years of check experience. 

Registration for this series closes on December 26, 2025.

Nacha Rules state that ODFIs take on all the warranties and responsibilities for their Originator’s compliance with the Nacha Rules. But what about the Originator?  What are their roles, responsibilities, and obligations?
This session reviews ODFI responsibilities and warranties according to the Nacha Operating Rules such as prerequisites to ACH Origination, Authorization, Warranties, and more.
Learn about the necessary pre-origination requirements and technical aspect of originating International ACH Transactions according to the Nacha Operating Rules. 
Earn your certificate of completion from TCHPA to show your knowledge of payments fundamentals
In 2024 TCHPA conducted a survey with peer organizations about current and future process around dealing with the aftermath of payments fraud. Join us as this session provides results and observations from that survey
Please join Bill Sullivan, Associate Managing Director, Government & Industry Relations at Nacha, as he offers an examination and discussion of significant policy developments in Washington, as well as insights from the change of leadership from the recent Presidential and Congressional elections. 
This session will discuss what to expect from the President, Congress and Regulators before the elections in November 2026
Earn your certificate of completion from TCHPA to show your knowledge of payments risk. You must complete required courses prior to earning the certificate.
This session reviews the six major goals for PCI DSS, as created by the PCI Security Standards Council, and the requirements for proper PCI DSS compliance.
Learn the proper uses, participant responsibilities, and exception processing for ACH Prenotifications (Prenotes), Notifications of Change (NOCs), and Micro-Entries.
In this session you will learn key terms, participants, and workflows of push to card payments
As the quantum era approaches, leaders in the payments industry must prepare for the impending changes and challenges. The audience will learn the importance of preparing now for Y2Q (Year 2 Quantum)
Uncover the risks of the Depositary Bank for Remote Deposit Capture and how the Holder in Due Course impacts those risks. 
 
Gain a better understanding of Remote Deposit Capture risk management provided through warranties, liabilities, and FFIEC Guidance. Understand the risk that applies and how to mitigate the risk.
Uncover essential responsibilities for the RDFI (Receiving Depositary Financial Institution)
Listen to this interactive conversation about how the RTP Network can benefit your organization.
Equip yourself with  the knowledge to navigate the evolving landscape of payments regulations
Earn your certificate of completion from TCHPA to show your knowledge of checks. You must complete the required courses prior to earning the certificate. 
This session will answer questions about what a Remotely Created Check (RCC) is and more, as well as address the risks and obligations of a depositary and paying financial institutions who deal with RCCs.
This session will introduce attendees to the various types of risk that impact the U.S. payments system, with an emphasis on Credit Risk, Fraud Risk, and Operational Risk. 
Gain a foundational understanding of the RTP Network, and the use cases for payments that move faster in the U.S. Understand how the RTP Network is different from other payment channels, and how banks and credit unions are leveraging its unique features to solve real challenges. This session will also discuss how to build the business case to implement instant payments for your organization. 
Understand the responsibilities associated with processing on the RTP Network. This session will discuss RTP implementation as well as the operational changes necessary to support you new payments channel. Finally, compliance will be discussed to round out a better understanding of your participant obligations. 
This session addresses the most commonly used ACH Standard Entry Class (SEC) Codes
The purpose of this group is to help TCHPA members connect with their peers and explore opportunities and barriers to adoption of instant payments.
Join us for this informative session and hear from experts throughout The Clearing House on the current state of the network, the use cases driving record setting growth, positioning adoption within your financial institution, working with your technology partners to make the connection and what implementation looks like. You will also hear from a couple peer organizations about their journey. 
This session will provide the third-party risk management life cycle and what you need to know before an examination. 

During this webinar, we will define the role of third parties in ACH origination and the additional risk they present to the ODFI, differentiate between a Third-Party Service Provider, Third-Party Sender, and Nester Third-Party Sender and help you to determine if you have one 

Explore the key differences between unauthorized transactions and legitimate stop payment requests. 
Understand how to navigate through check returns using appropriate return reasons and understand supporting regulations.
This session will give you a good understanding of how you can use analytics to help get a handle on your data to enhance your risk management. 
This session provides an overview of Article 4A of the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC 4A), including what it is and when it applies. 
This program will give an overview of the antitrust laws for payments professionals, focusing in particular on interactions with competitors and the limits that the antitrust laws place on those interactions.
Learn the top payments trends for 2025 to help you keep pace with the rapidly changing payments industry

Attendees will learn about U.S. dollar wire transfer networks and participants, the general payment flow, cut-off times, legal governance and more. 

Earn your certificate of completion from TCHPA to show your knowledge of Wire Payments. Prior to earning the certificate, you must register for and complete the required courses. 
This session explores considerations and sound business practices for those supporting the high-value, time-sensitive environment of U.S. dollar wire processing.
This session discusses the risks that impact domestic wires, with an emphasis on Compliance, Credit, Fraud and Operational risks.