How to Conduct an ACH Risk Assessment and Develop an Effective ACH Risk Management Program

This virtual 2-day workshop will include a hands-on activity (using provided worksheets) where participants can participate in "assessing the risk" of fictitious companies and third parties to help identify the importance of due diligence (KYC-Know Your Customer) and setting exposure limits. In addition, adhering to the financial institutions ACH Policies on Origination and Receipt of ACH Entries is a big part of managing ACH risk. Exposure limits should be appropriate based on the risks of each customer (Originator) and identifying potential companies who may require the use of pre-funding arrangements or reserves (which can both be effective in helping to control losses).

ODFI's and RDFI's are exposed to a variety of risks when originating, receiving, or processing ACH transactions, or outsourcing these activities to a third party. Financial Institutions should use guidance provided by FinCEN, the FFIEC and the OCC (in addition to the Rules developed by NACHA) to develop an ACH Risk Management program that reflects the nature and complexity of their activities. This workshop will identify the guidance provided and provide resources for effectively managing ACH Risk in the future. In this session, we will outline the key components of an effective ACH risk management program while participating in developing that program in a fictitious scenario.

This virtual workshop will provide the details on the NACHA Operating Rules for conducting an ACH Risk Assessment and developing an effective Risk Management Program for the participants in the Network who are required to perform this task. In addition, details on guidance from FinCEN, the FFIEC and the OCC will be discussed. ACH Policies and the importance of them, reporting to the Board regarding your ACH program, and registration requirements (according to NACHA) for the ODFI will be included.

This virtual workshop (via webinar over two days) will be an adventure for all who attend as we develop an ACH Risk Management Program during a fictitious scenario, while learning the key elements of managing ACH risk. This is definitely a "must-attend" 2-day virtual workshop webinar series!