Event Calendar
Super Days 2008
June 3, 2008 to June 4, 2008
NEACH is no longer accepting pre-show registrations for ACH Super Days 2008. You can still register for ACH Super Days 2008 onsite at the DoubleTree Hotel. The NEACH Registration desk will be located on the first level of the hotel in the Ballroom Foyer.
Focus on ACH
Focus on ACH Operations
Focus on ACH Operations Risk and Compliance
Program Schedule and Session Descriptions:
Tuesday, June 3
| 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM | | REGISTRATION | 8:15 AM - 9:15 AM
Baldwin Room | | The NEW Top Ten Exception Processing Questions
Sean Carter, AAP, Senior Director of Education and Rules Development, NEACH
This popular session will unveil the new top ten exception processing questions received by NEACH from our members. Join our speaker, who needs no introduction, in reviewing the new list. Sean will answer all questions by looking at both the RDFI and ODFI perspective on the transaction. Bring your morning coffee and see if your financial institution can answer the top ten! | 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Opening General
Session
Viking/Autumn Room | | Quality in the ACH Network Panel - It's not about the Quantity, It's about the Quality
Moderator: Pam Rodriguez, AAP, CIA, CISA, Senior Vice President, Professional Advisory Services, EastPay, Inc.
Sean Carter, AAP, Senior Director of Education and Rules Development, NEACH
Jean Fisher, AAP, ACH Product Specialist, Federal Reserve Bank of Boston
Jim Rusiecki, Jr., CTP, Vice President, Corporate Services, Union Savings Bank
This panel of ACH experts will be tackling a number of issues surrounding the proper use of SEC codes by originators, Written Statement Under Penalty of Perjury, Third Party Senders, and the growing Number of SEC Codes. Bring your questions – our experts will provide timely, accurate answers. | | 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM | | BREAK | 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Baldwin Room | | Chatting with the U.S. Treasury
Matthew Helfrich, Customer Liaison Manager, U.S. Department of Treasury - Financial Management Service
A Mr. Helfrich from the U.S. Department of the Treasury, Philadelphia Financial Center will provide an update on all things related to the processing of government payments. He will also address major issues like DNEs, returns, and reclamations, and will share information on programs like the tele-trace program, that have been implemented to assist financial institutions. |
Chandler Room | | The Impact of Credit Risk on the ODFI and RDFI
Pam Rodriguez, AAP, CIA, CISA, Senior Vice President, Professional Advisory Services, EastPay, Inc.
Did you think credit risk just applied to ODFIs? Think again! This session will examine the impact of credit risk on both the ODFI and the RDFI as well as how to best mitigate the credit risk associated with ACH processing. Credit risk poses real threats to all financial institutions – this session will highlight exposure from all angles of the transaction. | 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Luncheon & Data
Security Panel
Viking/Autumn Room | | Securing ACH Data One Participant at a Time
Gail Alves, Mgr. Billings & Financial Systems, Copyright Clearance Center
Brian Terry, AAP, CISSP, VP IT/Operations, Constitution State Corporate Credit Union
Melissa Nathan, AAP, Director and Vice President, Product Management and Development, Eastern Bank
Greg Kyrytschenko, CISSP, MBA, Director of Information Security, Peoples United Bank
Moderator: Fred Laing, II, AAP, CCM, President, UMACHA
Each participant in the ACH Network will be represented on this exceptional panel. Panelists will share best practices in storing ACH data from origination to receipt. No need to safeguard your questions about data security, this is the panel that can help answer those questions. | 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Baldwin Room | | End-to-End Data Security in the ACH
Fred Laing, II, AAP, CCM, President, UMACHA
This session is a great follow up to the luncheon panel. You’ve heard what ACH participants are doing regarding data security, now find out why – this session covers the responsibilities of each player in the network, where the vulnerabilities are and what the industry must do to prevent data breaches. Future NACHA initiatives will also be covered. |
Chandler Room | | Risk Management Case Studies – a Competition!
Judges: Sean Carter, AAP, Senior Director of Education and Rules Development, NEACH
Pam Rodriguez, AAP, CIA, CISA, Senior Vice President, Professional Advisory Services, EastPay, Inc.
Luann Kohlmann, AAP, Director of Education and Auditor, WACHA
Whoever said risk management couldn’t be fun? Join a panel of “judges” in this highly interactive session where participants will break out into groups and solve a risk management puzzle. The judges will review the findings of each group and the winning team will receive a prize. | | 3:00 PM - 3:15 PM | | BREAK | 3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
Baldwin Room | | ACH Origination – Be Prepared When Your Customers Ask
Luann Kohlmann, AAP, Director of Education and Auditor, WACHA
The ACH Network is becoming more attractive to companies and consumers. When your customers ask you about ACH origination are you prepared? If you originate for internal bank applications, does that prepare you for originating applications like WEB and TEL? This session will help you determine what applications are right for you to originate, what agreements you should have in place and the questions about using a third party processor you need to answer. |
Chandler Room | | Practical Steps to Performing an Internal ACH Audit
Larry Pirri, AAP, Director of Payment Services, NEACH
This session will help guide financial institutions through the process of performing an internal ACH audit. After three years of performing audits for financial institutions in New England, NEACH staff will share lessons learned, tricks of the trade in how to test, what to put in a management report, and how to complete the requirements of Appendix Eight in the ACH Rules. | 4:15PM - 5:30 PM
Viking/Autumn Room | | Gala Reception |
Wednesday, June 4 8:30 AM - 9:15 AM
Viking/Autumn Room | | Grand Buffet Networking Breakfast | 9:15 AM - 10:30 AM
Breakfast General
Session
Viking/Autumn Room
 | | The New IAT (International ACH Transaction) - Your Responsibilities
Debbie Barr, AAP, CTP, Senior Director Network Rules, NACHA
All financial institutions, regardless of size, will be impacted by the new IAT rules that go into effect on March 20, 2009. International transactions are serious business, and your financial institutions may be processing them today and not know it. When the new rule is implemented, compliance is a must – failure to comply could lead to OFAC penalties and even imprisonment of FI employees. In this important session, the new rule will be defined in detail and scenarios will be reviewed that will help financial institutions identify how they apply. Breakfast General Session sponsored by Federal Reserve Bank of Boston | | 10:30 AM - 10:45 AM | | BREAK | 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
Baldwin Room | | Network Enforcement – New Rules and the Originator Watch List (OWL)
Debbie Barr, AAP, CTP, Senior Director Network Rules, NACHA
Did you know that ACH rules allow for the suspension of originating companies? Is your current or future corporate customer on the new Originator Watch List? In this session, learn from NACHA staff how your customers and your financial institution are subject to the new Network Enforcement Rule, how NACHA can submit violations against ODFIs that do not comply with unauthorized return rate reporting requirements, and how the enforcement process will work. |
Chandler Room | | Internet Gambling Laws – What Impact Could This Have on Your FI?
Joseph Baressi, Financial Services Project Leader, Federal Reserve Board
In this session, Joe Baressi from the Federal Reserve Board of Governors will give an overview of the proposed rule on Internet Gambling and the potential impacts to the FIs that originate or receive these types of transactions. Joe Baressi will also share some of the responses the Board has received during the request for comment process. | 11:45 AM - 2:00 PM
Closing Luncheon
Panel
Viking/Autumn Room | | Breaking Bread with the Examiners
NCUA Field Examiner
FDIC Field Examiner
This panel will consist of both state and federal examiners. The discussion will center on the examiner’s expectations when reviewing ACH activity for compliance as well as their expectations during the BSA review. Bring your questions – this is a rare opportunity to get answers directly from the examiners! |
Who Should Attend? Super Days 2008 is the only event in New England focused on ACH risk, compliance and best practices in payment operations.• Vice Presidents, Directors, Senior Managers
• Product & Operations Managers
• Compliance, Audit & Risk Management Officers
• Treasury & Cash Managers
• Account Managers & Sales Professionals
• Corporate Practitioners
• Technology & Solutions Providers Why Should I Attend? NEACH is renowned for providing Payments Professionals with the information you require to do your job and help your organization be recognized for providing outstanding payments services.
• Attend sharp, focused and targeted sessions with hand-picked speakers that are recognized for their leadership in the payments industry
• Get content that is original, impartial and essential to your operation
• Hear the most up-to-the-minute information on rules & regulations, policies & procedures, best practices, remote deposit capture and much more
• Find out how key issues affect other conference participants when you share your experiences and challenges
Registration and General InformationCancellations & Substitutions: Written notice of cancellation received prior to close of business on Friday, May 23, 2008 will entitle registrant to a full refund, minus a $50 processing fee. No refunds will be made after this date. Substitutions are allowed. No-shows are responsible for entire conference fee. Please email notification of a cancellation or substitution to Linda Gallant at lgallant@neach.org.
Special Needs: If you are disabled, require other special services, and/or have medical or religious dietary restrictions, please attach a written description of your needs.Questions: Contact NEACH at 781-321-1011 or via email at info@neach.org.
Sponsorship OpportunitiesNEACH is offering exciting ways to enhance participation in Super Days 2008. As a sponsor, you have the opportunity to support and provide special events or items for attendees while achieving your marketing and sales objectives. Event Sponsors
General Session Breakfast Sponsor  Federal Reserve Bank of Boston 600 Atlantic Avenue
Boston, MA 02210
(800) 447-7205
Email: Jean.Fisher@bos.frb.org
Web: http://www.bos.frb.org/
The Federal Reserve Banks operate the largest ACH, Funds, and Securities Transfer, and Check Clearing networks in the United States. For over 90 years, the Reserve Banks have supported the modernization of the nation's payment systems. Today, we're leading the transition to electronic payments, while ensuring integrity, efficiency, and accessibility for all participants. 
Totebag Insert Sponsor
Treasury Software
3420 Pump Road, #109
Richmond, VA 23233
866 226-5732
Web: www.treasurysoftware.com
ACH Universal™
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Treasury Software is a NACHA member and Microsoft Certified Gold Partner. Hotel Information DoubleTree Hotel, WestboroughThe NEACH room block at the Doubletree Hotel in Westborough, MA is SOLD OUT. The DoubleTree is still offering overnight rooms at the regular rate of $199/night.
You can contact one of these overflow hotels for your overnight accommodations:Westborough Courtyard MarriottLocated directly behind the DoubleTree Hotel at 3 Technology Drive and within walking distance.Limited rooms available at $129/night.Call to reserve at 508-836-4800 – ask for the “NEACH Super Days” rooms.
Marlborough Courtyard MarriottLocated 2 exits north of the DoubleTree Hotel at 75 Felton Street, Marlborough.Rooms available at $139/night.Email Sandra Miller to reserve at Sandra.miller@marriott.com or call her directly at 508-263-9149 and ask for the “NEACH Super Days” rooms.
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