Event Calendar

Event Info

Dates and Locations are subject to change - Watch for individual program announcements.

Workshops, usually ½ day, are focused on special topics and are held at various locations throughout New England.	Conferences, usually 1 - 2 day events, provide multiple learning opportunities in one event.
NEACH teleseminars, usually 60 - 90 minutes long, are high-level education programs that anyone in your company can participate in. Teleseminar cost is per phone line. You may have as many participants per line as you wish.	Outside events are programs offered by organizations with a strong relationship to NEACH, such as NACHA and other Regional Payment Association's, and can include teleseminars, and/or conferences.
NEACH webinars are high-level programs that are usually 30 – 60 minutes long. Participation may be limited depending upon the event. Each webinar registration includes one Internet connection and one phone line.	Forums are quarterly meetings on specific topics of interest to NEACH Financial Institution members in the areas of payments and payments strategy. Typically, forums are half-day events that are held within the greater metropolitan Boston area.

Event Calendar

Conference
$295.00 $395.00 Super Days 2008 June 3, 2008 to June 4, 2008 The only ACH operations management conference in New England that will give you timely information on ACH payment applications, critical payment system rules and regulations, and best practices in ACH payment processing. $350.00 $450.00 Payment Insights 2008 November 3, 2008 to November 4, 2008 Payment Insights is New England's premier payments conference on payments strategy, strategic ACH initiatives and the payments business.
Forum
FREE Members Only Payment Strategy Services Forum: Key Issues & Best Practices in Online Payments Burlington, MA Thursday, June 26, 2008 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Two industry practitioners will address key issues in online payments, both retail and commercial. The meeting will help financial institutions enhance their online payment services. FREE Members Only Payment Strategy Services Forum: Mobile Payments & Remote Deposit Capture Burlington, MA Thursday, October 2, 2008 9:00 am - 12:00 pm We anticipate presenting the results of NEACH member-New England financial institution survey that will be conducted during Q2/Q3 2008. FREE Members Only Payment Strategy Services Forum: Topics in Payments Fraud & Risk Management Burlington, MA Thursday, December 11, 2008 9:00 am - 12:00 pm At the final meeting for 2008, in addition to exploring fraud and risk management considerations, we will ask Forum members to select the 2009 program topics.
Teleseminar
$1000.00 Teleseminar Club Register for 10 teleseminars together and pay only $100.00 per event! $175.00 $250.00 Uncle Sam and His Role in ACH Payments Wednesday, May 28, 2008 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm This session will discuss the rules that surround government payments and participants will find that in some cases the government rules differ from the NACHA Operating Rules. Your presenter will also cover DNE entries and reclamations, and your responsibilities as an RDFI. $175.00 $250.00 ACH Entries and the Authorization Process Thursday, June 26, 2008 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm This seminar will take a look at all of the applications – new and old – and provide the participants with the rules surrounding the authorization requirements for each application. $175.00 $250.00 ABCs of the ACH Network Tuesday, July 29, 2008 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm This session will give anyone new to the ACH an understanding of how the network works. We will discuss the history of the ACH network as well as debit and credit transaction flows. We will translate all the acronyms, give an overview of the participants and their roles in the network, as well as discuss the body of rules and regulations that govern these transactions. $175.00 $250.00 Zero Dollar Transactions and Your Obligations Thursday, August 7, 2008 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm This session will help you comply with the rules surrounding both value and non-value ACH transactions (i.e. NOCs, DNEs, Prenotes, etc.). Your presenter will focus on the specific issues surrounding NOCs as well as provide you with the tools and information you and your institution need to be able to better handle these entries. $175.00 $250.00 Data Security and the ACH Network Thursday, August 14, 2008 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm This session will address two of the hottest topics in payments today – authentication and data security. We will examine authentication procedures and requirements as it relates to TEL and WEB entries. $175.00 $250.00 Regulation E & the ACH Thursday, September 4, 2008 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm This session will examine the relationship between Reg. E and the NACHA Operating Rules. We will answer the questions: where do the ACH Rules and Reg. E differ and where are they the same? We will also cover changes to Reg. E and changes to the staff commentary. $175.00 $250.00 Gotcha the ACH Audit Tuesday, September 9, 2008 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm The rules require that all Financial Institutions and Third Party Service Providers do an annual audit by December 1st of each year. This session will offer tips and suggestions on how to complete the audit, and who should conduct it. $175.00 $250.00 Rule Violations and the System of Fines Tuesday, September 23, 2008 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm This session will cover Appendix 11 of the NACHA Rules which governs the rules enforcement procedures for the ACH Network. This session will focus on the recent rule changes that have increased the maximum fine levels as well as allowing NACHA under certain conditions to submit cases to the rule violation process. $175.00 $250.00 ACH Entries and the Authorization Process Thursday, September 25, 2008 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm This seminar will take a look at all of the applications – new and old – and provide the participants with the rules surrounding the authorization requirements for each application. Your presenter will look at the ODFI warranties as well as the RDFI warranties when handling disputed transactions, and discuss the RDFIs responsibility under the ACH Rules as well as Regulation E. $175.00 $250.00 Stop Payments and Adjustment Entries and Your Obligations Thursday, October 9, 2008 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Find out from the experts at NEACH what to ask your customers to solve the age-old question – is this revoked authorization, a stop payment, or is the receiver claiming the item is unauthorized? Find out the rights of consumer customers vs. that of business customers. $175.00 $250.00 Electronic Checks- The Rules, regulations, & Issues Wednesday, October 15, 2008 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm A major reason eCheck volumes (POP, ARC, and BOC) have exploded over the last couple of years is consumer and corporate confidence is very high. This session will help to keep confidences high by having both ODFIs and RDFIs fulfill their obligations under the NACHA Operating Rules. $175.00 $250.00 The Ins and Outs of Exception Processing (ODFI) Tuesday, October 28, 2008 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Failure to respond to NOCs is still the number one rule violation according to NACHA statistics. This session will help ODFIs handle returns, and assist you on how to educate your originators to respond to NOCs. $175.00 $250.00 Uniform Commercial Code & the ACH Thursday, October 30, 2008 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm The NACHA Operating Rules as well as Articles 3 and 4 of the Uniform Commercial Code govern RCK entries. We will discuss the relationship between the Uniform Commercial Code articles 3, 4 and 4A and the NACHA Operating Rules, and the responsibilities that the ODFI and RDFIs have under Article 4A. $175.00 $250.00 Credit Risk and the ACH Network Thursday, November 6, 2008 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm This session will help ODFIs understand their role in the network as the gatekeeper. $175.00 $250.00 The ACH Network and Third Party Service Providers Wednesday, November 12, 2008 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm This session will help participants understand their obligations and rights when dealing with Third Party Service Providers. The growth of the network in recent years has also given rise to third party senders; this session will help define that term and what it means to the ODFI and their risk. We will answer the question of who am I in the transaction. This session will benefit both operations staff as well as management. $175.00 $250.00 The Ins and Outs of Exception Processing (RDFI) Thursday, November 20, 2008 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm RDFIs have obligations under the NACHA Operating Rules when handling returns & NOCs. This session will discuss how to handle returns and dishonored returns. $175.00 $250.00 ACH Rules vs. Check Law Thursday, December 11, 2008 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm This session will help participants understand their responsibilities when it comes to check conversion. We will address the difference in protection for consumers that exist in Regulation E and the NACHA Operating Rules and compare those protections to the protection afforded under check law. We will also discuss demand drafts and the question – When does Reg. E apply? $175.00 $250.00 Fraud and Payments Wednesday, December 17, 2008 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm This session will help FIs understand the risks of not only ACH payments but other payment systems as well. This session will address the latest trends in payments frauds and give FIs some information that will help mitigate those risks.
Webinar
FREE Members Only Overview of Join the Conversation & the NEACH PSS Website Friday, May 9, 2008 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm Interested in exchanging information with other NEACH member financial institutions on payments and strategy topics? Register now and learn more about the new online email discussion group, Join the Conversation, and what's new on the Payments Strategy Services site. FREE Members Only Overview of Join the Conversation & the NEACH PSS Website Friday, May 16, 2008 10:00 am - 10:30 am Interested in exchanging information with other NEACH member financial institutions on payments and strategy topics? Register now and learn more about the new online email discussion group, Join the Conversation, and what's new on the Payments Strategy Services site. FREE Members Only Overview of Join the Conversation & the NEACH PSS Website Friday, May 30, 2008 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm Interested in exchanging information with other NEACH member financial institutions on payments and strategy topics? Register now and learn more about the new online email discussion group, Join the Conversation, and what's new on the Payments Strategy Services site.
Workshop
$135.00 $175.00 Check Conversion & Electronic Check Portsmouth, NH Wednesday, May 14, 2008 10:00 am - 4:00 pm This workshop will cover the six E-Check applications (ARC, POP, RCK, WEB, TEL & BOC) from origination to receipt, following the warranties. Attendees will get an understanding of the rules and regulations that cover the E-Check applications and hear about the changes to the NACHA Operating Rules in detail. This workshop will give you the answers to take back to your customers and provide you with an overview of Remote Deposit and Image Exchange. $135.00 $175.00 Compliance Day for ODFIs Boston, MA Friday, June 13, 2008 10:00 am - 3:00 pm This workshop will cover the obligations and responsibilities of the ODFI under the NACHA Operating Rules. Rule compliance is essential to becoming a successful ODFI and compliance with the NACHA Operating Rules is an essential risk management tool for any ODFI regardless of size. This workshop will also cover other regulations like OFAC and UCC 4A which impact ODFIs of all sizes. In addition, the instructor will discuss the ACH self-audit, giving some guidance on how to complete the required self-audit by December 1st. $135.00 $175.00 ACH Fundamentals Burlington, VT Wednesday, August 27, 2008 10:00 am - 4:00 pm This workshop will be a crash course in the ACH network. The instructor will discuss the history of the ACH and how the network has grown. The instructor will also identify all of the participants and their role in the network, the different ACH applications, the flow of forward transactions as well as returns, and NOCS. This session will give participants an understanding of the Network and the Rules governing the ACH. $295.00 Members Only Payments Strategy Workshop Series Babson Executive Conference Center, Wellesley, MA Monday, September 15, 2008 9:00 am - 3:30 pm OPEN TO NEACH MEMBER FIs ONLY The Payments Strategy Workshops are a superb opportunity for NEACH member financial institutions to work through strategy frameworks, the strategy process, and benchmarking in the context of their payments business. This workshop, led by industry veteran, Michael Alfonsi, Managing Director, AnalyticResults, covers Benchmarking Payments for Success, and will help you to understand how benchmarking can improve your ability to management payments (and other products). $135.00 $175.00 Compliance Day for RDFIs Portland, ME Wednesday, September 17, 2008 10:00 am - 4:00 pm This workshop will cover the obligations and responsibilities of the RDFI under the NACHA Operating Rules, as well as any other regulations such as OFAC, and Regulation E & D impacting these transactions. $135.00 $175.00 ACH Origination Providence, RI Tuesday, September 30, 2008 10:00 am - 4:00 pm This workshop will cover the steps necessary to becoming a successful ODFI. The instructor will cover the reason why a financial institution should originate and what steps you would need to take to begin origination. The instructor will also discuss the agreements that an ODFI must enter into, not only with the originator, but also the Federal Reserve or any other service provider. $135.00 $175.00 ACH Risk Management East Hampton, MA Wednesday, October 1, 2008 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Rapid growth, change, and new and evolving participant responsibilities are prevalent ACH trends representing increased risk. This Risk Workshop will explore critical risk factors, offer recommendations for specific risk management enhancements, as well as provide insight on how you can document your due-diligence. $135.00 $175.00 Compliance Day for ODFIs Westborough, MA Wednesday, October 22, 2008 10:00 am - 4:00 pm This workshop will cover the obligations and responsibilities of the ODFI under the NACHA Operating Rules. Rule compliance is essential to becoming a successful ODFI and compliance with the NACHA Operating Rules is an essential risk management tool for any ODFI regardless of size. This workshop will also cover other regulations like OFAC and UCC 4A which impact ODFIs of all sizes. In addition, the instructor will discuss the ACH self-audit, giving some guidance on how to complete the required self-audit by December 1st. $135.00 $175.00 ACH Fundamentals Marlborough, MA Tuesday, November 18, 2008 10:00 am - 4:00 pm This workshop will be a crash course in the ACH network. The instructor will discuss the history of the ACH and how the network has grown. The instructor will also identify all of the participants and their role in the network, the different ACH applications, the flow of forward transactions as well as returns, and NOCS. This session will give participants an understanding of the Network and the Rules governing the ACH. $135.00 $175.00 Check Conversion & Electronic Check Boston, MA Thursday, December 4, 2008 10:00 am - 4:00 pm This workshop will cover the five E-Check applications (ARC, POP, RCK, WEB, TEL & BOC) from origination to receipt, following the warranties. Attendees will get an understanding of the rules and regulations that cover the E-Check applications and hear about the changes to the NACHA Operating Rules in detail. This workshop will give you the answers to take back to your customers and provide you with an overview of Remote Deposit and Image Exchange.
Outside Event
$175.00 $250.00 An Introduction to Mobile Payments Wednesday, May 14, 2008 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm This session will cover the basics of mobile payments. As a bonus, session leader Larry De Palma will present the results from a recent survey of consumers on mobile banking issues. $175.00 $250.00 What's New in Alternative Payments? Thursday, May 15, 2008 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm NEACH Payments Strategy is pleased to offer you a webinar from TDG-Phenix. Industry expert, Larry De Palma has updated his online learning course to provide an overview of alternative payments and what's new in the emerging payments landscape – examining players, metrics, and market trends. $175.00 $250.00 Card Industry Update: Business Issues, Legislation, and More Tuesday, May 27, 2008 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm This session will help financial institutions to understand the important issues in the card industry. If you are thinking about offering card services or just want to know what the significant business and legal issues are, then this session is for you. The session is also a good precursor to the Card University webinars being offered June 4, 11, and 18, 2008. $175.00 $250.00 Card University Part One: Processing, Participants, and Terminology Wednesday, June 4, 2008 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm This session provides an overview of the card processing industry, focusing on how a card transaction starts out and its downstream processing. It will also cover the major participants and ensure that you understand key terms and concepts. $500.00 $725.00 Card University Series June 4, 2008 to June 18, 2008 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm This event will allow you to sign up for the full Card University series, Parts 1-3, for a discounted price. The series price is $500, a savings of $25 off the $175 unit price for the individual sessions. $175.00 $250.00 Card University Part Two: Exception Handling (Chargebacks) and Regulations Wednesday, June 11, 2008 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm Reg Z, Reg E, Visa, MasterCard, STAR, NYCE, Interlink, Zero Liability … A host of rules and regulations exist in the card networks. This session will review the major points of these rules and what you need to know to support a card program. $175.00 $250.00 Card University Part Three: Advanced Topics and Competitive Strategies Wednesday, June 18, 2008 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm If you want to know what the emerging card applications are and what you might consider offering as part of your debit card strategy, this session will help answer your questions. It's not too early to be planning your strategy for the rest of the year and getting ready for 2009.