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Payments SmartCast

Payments SmartCast

Hosted by Nacha

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Episodes

84

Latest episode

Oct 2026

Language

EN

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Powered by Nacha - Listen to conversations of interest to the payments community.

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October 23, 202626 min

Third-Party Senders Should be Asking Their Auditors Lots of Questions

On the latest Payments SmartCast episode, dhango's Milan Malkani and Nacha's Jordan Bennett discuss how third-party senders can strengthen their programs by using annual audits as more than just a compliance exercise. The conversation also highlights the importance of automating the secure transmission of ACH credit and debit files to reduce human error and better protect sensitive data.

October 14, 202621 min

Thinking of Nominating Someone for Nacha’s 15 Under 40 Award? ‘Just Do It’

The latest episode of Nacha’s Payments SmartCast features Ashley Mustico, AAP, AFPP, APRP, Nacha Senior Director, Education and Accreditation, and Miriam Sheril, Head of Product – US at Form3, discussing the value of the 2027 Nacha 15 Under 40 Award and what makes a strong nomination. Mustico encourages nominators to highlight measurable impact and tell a compelling story, while Sheril shares how receiving the award expanded her network, increased her confidence, and strengthened her connections within the payments industry.

October 1, 202621 min

‘You Cannot Stop Learning’—Making Payments 2027 a Must-Attend

In this episode, Stephanie Prebish and Lisa Coffey discuss how the payments industry is evolving at an unprecedented pace and why continuous learning is essential for professionals and organizations to remain competitive. They also highlight the value of the conference’s educational sessions, networking opportunities, and exhibit hall, emphasizing that Payments 2027 will deliver fresh content and insights unlike any previous year.

September 8, 202615 min

To Help Ensure ACH Rules Compliance You Need the New ACH Compliance Manual

In this episode of Payments SmartCast , Nacha's Danita Tyrrell explains why payments professionals need the 12th Edition of the ACH Compliance Manual, which includes important Nacha Rules updates, including recent fraud monitoring requirements. Chris Richards of Cape Cod Five Savings Bank shares how his bank uses the manual to build strong ACH policies that stand up to examiner and auditor review. Listen to the full podcast to learn more about the latest ACH compliance updates and how the manual can support your organization.

August 10, 202624 min

Strengthening Financial Institution-Corporate Partnerships: Risk Management ‘is Everyone’s Full-Time Job’

Risk management isn't a task to complete and forget. In this Payments SmartCast conversation, Regions Bank's Greg Miles and Nacha's Olivia Maciel discuss why education, risk awareness, and strong banking partnerships are essential to long-term payments success. Learn why the best financial institutions go beyond products to become trusted advisors and why risk management truly is everyone's full-time job.

August 6, 202620 min

Phixius by Nacha’s Collaboration with Advanced Fraud Solutions Enhances Data Validation

On this episode of Payments SmartCast, Nacha's Charles Ellert and James Sloan, CFO of Advanced Fraud Solutions, discuss why broader data sharing and pre-transaction certainty are becoming essential tools for reducing fraud, minimizing losses, and improving payment decision-making. Learn how the new partnership between Phixius by Nacha and Advanced Fraud Solutions is strengthening account validation by expanding access to valuable fraud and identity data, particularly from community banks and credit unions.

July 22, 202624 min

Focus on the Tangible to Comply with Nacha’s Credit-Push Fraud Rules

On this episode of Payments SmartCast, Jordan Bennett of Nacha and William Mills of Premier Banks discuss practical strategies for complying with Nacha’s new credit-push fraud Rules and implementing risk-based fraud prevention processes without becoming overwhelmed. They also highlight the importance of industry communication, collaboration, and maintaining accurate ACH Contact Registry information to help identify, stop, and recover fraud more effectively.

July 20, 202622 min

Account Validation Coverage Expanded with the Phixius by Nacha and Kinexys by J.P. Morgan Collaboration

On this episode of Payments SmartCast, Nacha's Robert Unger and Kinexys by J.P. Morgan's Robert Gossett discuss how the integration of Phixius and Kinexys Liink is helping address account validation challenges in the fragmented U.S. payments ecosystem. The conversation also explores the future of account validation, with both organizations envisioning a shift from reactive verification to predictive solutions enabled by broader connectivity and data sharing.

July 15, 202621 min

Nacha Board Vice Chair: Financial Institutions Must Work Together to Drive the Industry

On this episode of Payments SmartCast, Carl Slabicki, Head of Commercial for Global Payments & Trade at BNY, and Vice Chairperson of the Nacha Board of Directors, discusses how industry collaboration helps drive innovation, strengthen fraud prevention, and improve payments standards. He also shares insights on the future of faster payments, including the upcoming $10 million Same Day ACH limit and the shift toward a 24/7/365 financial ecosystem.

July 14, 202620 min

Nacha Accreditations Help You Stand Out as a Payments Expert

On this episode of Payments SmartCast, Stephanie Prebish and Brandon Calvert discuss how earning Nacha accreditations delivers valuable knowledge and professional growth. Both have achieved the rare “triple standard” of AAP, AFPP, and APRP credentials, with Calvert noting that his accreditations directly helped him secure his current role. Learn how Nacha accreditations help professionals stand out as payments experts while providing organizations with trusted in-house expertise that auditors and stakeholders value.

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