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ACH Rules Update: Navigating Nacha's New Rules

This webinar will provide an overview of the latest ACH rules designed to enhance security and combat fraud. Attendees will gain knowledge on key updates and explore the industry-wide impact of these rules and new fraud monitoring requirements coming in March 2026.

Upcoming
Tuesday, January 14th, 2025
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Presented by Kevin Olsen
1.2 AAP Credits
$299.00 or 1 Token

Includes: Live Access, 30 Days OnDemand Playback, Presenter Materials and Handouts

  • BSA
  • Compliance
  • General Compliance
  • Risk Management/Legal
  • Bank Secrecy Act Officer/BSA Specialist
  • Compliance Officer
  • Deposit Operations Manager/Specialist
  • Internal Auditor
  • Risk Manager
  • Training Manager
  • Trainer

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Join the Payments Professor for an insightful webinar focused on Nacha’s latest risk management rules which are set to roll out from 2024 to 2026. This webinar will cover key ACH rule updates, including Return Reason Code R17 for suspicious payments, ODFI Request for Return guidelines, funds availability exceptions for suspected fraud, and the timing of WSUDs for faster resolution of unauthorized debits.

Learn how to implement detection processes and stay compliant with standardized company entry descriptions for transactions like “PAYROLL” and “PURCHASE.” With FAQs and practical insights, this webinar offers actionable takeaways to help you effectively adapt and strengthen your ACH risk management strategy.

This session is essential for financial professionals involved in ACH transactions, fraud prevention, and risk management. Through FAQs and practical insights, attendees will receive actionable guidance on adapting to these changes and maintaining compliance. The session is intended to provide the knowledge needed to stay ahead of emerging risks and protect your organization effectively.

What You'll Learn

  • Introduction to Nacha’s New Risk Management Rules:
    • Gain a foundational understanding of the new rules and their significance in enhancing the security of ACH transactions
  • Key Risk Management Topics (Effective October 1, 2024):
    • Return Reason Code R17: Learn the proper use of R17 for returning suspicious payments
    • ODFI Request for Return/R06: Understand the expanded guidelines for requesting returns to improve fund recovery
    • Funds Availability Exceptions: Explore new exceptions allowing RDFIs to delay funds availability for suspected fraud
    • Timing of WSUD: Discover how the updated rules facilitate quicker action on unauthorized debits
  • Industry Impact of New Risk Management Rules:
    • Analyze how these new rules will affect stakeholders across the ACH network and how to effectively adapt to these changes
  • Fraud Monitoring Topics (Phase 1, Effective March 20, 2026):
    • Dive into the new fraud monitoring requirements for ODFIs, TPSPs, and RDFIs to learn how to establish detection processes
  •  New Company Entry Descriptions:
    • Understand the implementation of standardized transaction descriptions like “PAYROLL” and “PURCHASE” for better monitoring and fraud detection
  • FAQs and Practical Insights:
    • Get answers to common questions about the new rules and learn best practices for compliance and risk management

Who Should Attend

This webinar is ideal for compliance officers, risk managers, ACH operations teams, and any financial professionals involved in electronic payments.

Kevin Olsen

Instructor Bio

Kevin Olsen is the Payments Professor bringing enthusiasm and motivation to presentations. Viewing the world as a classroom which is exemplified in the professor’s “edutainment” (when education is motivating, informative, and fun) style of training as he seeks to educate and inform all on the latest developments and trends in the fascinating world of electronic payments Kevin develops programs, presentations, and articles designed to orient and educate financial professionals on a multitude of electronic payment topics. Kevin is also a certified business coach helping lead organizations to innovate and communicate in the ever-changing world of payments, including building of payment strategies with a focus on product development and use cases for faster payments (RTP & FedNow).

Among his many certifications, Kevin is an Accredited ACH Professional (AAP), an Accredited Payments Risk Professional (APRP), an NCP (National Check Payments Certification) as well as an NCP Certified Trainer and a Certified High-Performance Coach (CHPC), and holds a masters in industrial organizational psychology from Liberty University.

Continuing Education Credit Information

ACH Rules Update: Navigating Nacha's New Rules has been approved for 1.2 AAP renewal credits by Nacha. Credits are redeemable for both Live and OnDemand viewing. For questions on certificates, please email support@oncourselearning.com. Certification holders must report these credits at Nacha.

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