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Center for Payments Survey: The State of Faster Payments in the US

Center for Payments

With demand from consumers and businesses for faster payments firmly established, financial institutions recognize the need to act, but where do they stand on implementation planning? To find out, the Center for Payments, a collaboration of ten Payments Associations helping their members keep pace with the continued evolution of U.S.

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Professional Development and the Payments Association Role

Center for Payments

By Wanda Downs, AAP, APRP, NCP, Senior Vice President, Payments Education, ePayResources Nacha’s Accredited ACH Professional (AAP) and Accredited Payments Risk Professional (APRP) programs both hit milestone anniversaries in 2023, celebrating 30 years and 5 years, respectively.

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Cybersecurity Month: Focusing on Financial Inclusion and the Innovation Impact

Center for Payments

Mobile payment apps allow individuals to make transactions and store value digitally, eliminating the need for physical cash. This provides convenience and promotes financial inclusion by enabling individuals to participate in formal economic activities.