Nacha’s Risk Retreat is not your typical learning experience. 

“If you’re not here, you’re missing out.” 

Talk about putting it succinctly. But Lindsay Serth’s message to everyone attending Smarter Faster Payments 2025 is not just crystal clear, it’s very important. 

You’ve got payments questions. At Smarter Faster Payments 2025 you’ll meet lots of folks with answers. 

Here’s an eye-opening stat: “By 2030, 75% of the workforce is going to be millennials and Gen Zs,” said Christina Daves. “So, we’ve got to lead in a way that they want to be led.” 

RESTON, Virginia, March 18, 2025 – Nacha is proud to announce the recipients of its 15 Under 40 Awards for 2025, recognizing outstanding young professionals making significant contributions to the payments industry. 

Growing up, if mom told you you’re creative, she was right. And if she didn’t, Kyle Scheele thinks she should have. 

It’s been a little bit since Irfan Ahmad was a payments industry newbie, but he remembers the beginning like it was yesterday.

Don’t let the name fool you. 

“Despite the title of ‘Payments’ and Nacha’s position, it’s not just for those in payments. It’s for people across banking, it’s for people at fintechs. It’s for such a wide audience,” said Greg Lloyd, Head of BCM Sales North America at Endava. 

In an era where the payments industry is evolving at an unprecedented pace, cultivating a pipeline of capable leaders has become a top priority for organizations aiming to stay competitive.

It always seems to happen this way: A couple of (relatively) quiet weeks at the end of December and then the new year is off and running like a Kentucky Derby favorite. 2025 is no different, as it promises to be a busy, and exciting, year here at Nacha.

You can still join Nacha's Risk Retreat 2025! While online registration has closed, our phone line (703-561-1100) is open and on-site registration will open at 11 AM on Tuesday.

The payments industry is buzzing about pay-by-bank. What is it? What are the new use cases? What will it mean for consumers? Three industry veterans take a look at those and other pay-by-bank questions in the newest Buzzcast from Nacha's Payments Innovation Alliance.

The Payments Legal & Compliance Summit provides knowledge across payment types that you need to protect your clients and organizations. Registration is open.

“TPI is the unconference,” declared Peter Tapling, APRP. “There’s no exhibit hall, there’s no dress code. This is all about the education.

Join us on this insightful episode of Payments SmartCast as we dive into what 2024 holds for The Payments Institute (TPI) and the Nacha Risk Retreat.

MIAMI BEACH, Fla.—The popularity of ACH is growing, but for companies either dipping a toe in the water or looking to expand ACH use, there’s a lot to consider—and it’s tough to go it alone.

Buzzcasts offer viewers fresh, hot takes on topics that will inform industry decision-making and the future of payments. The content, curated by Nacha's Payments Innovation Alliance, showcases the payments industry thought leaders and experts among our membership.

MIAMI BEACH, Fla.—It’s no secret that banks can be secretive where customer information is concerned. But when it comes to fighting back against scammers, there’s growing consensus that it’s time to start working together.

MIAMI BEACH, Fla.—Mention artificial intelligence today and responses will likely range from laissez faire to panic with everything in between.