ACH has long been the backbone of U.S. payments, but expectations around speed, intelligence, and compliance are rapidly evolving. With increasing regulatory pressure and the rise of real-time payment rails, ACH is no longer just a back-office utility—it’s becoming a strategic priority.In this American Banker webinar, we bring together perspectives from across the industry to help you understand what “modern ACH” really means and why it’s taking center stage as banks plan for 2026.Hear from voices that matter:

  • Jordan Bennett, Senior Director, Network Risk Management at Nacha, bringing deep expertise on ACH network risk and regulatory direction
  • Nanci McKenzie, Director, TM Payments Expert at Capital One, offering insights from a leading financial institution navigating payments transformation
  • Jane Hennessey, Senior Payments Consultant at Finzly, sharing practical strategies for ACH modernization and innovation

Together, they’ll explore how forward-thinking institutions are reimagining ACH to reduce friction, strengthen compliance, and align with a faster, more connected payments ecosystem.

We’ll break down:

  • What’s changing: How regulation and real-time payments are reshaping ACH
  • Why it matters: The operational, compliance, and customer experience benefits
  • What’s next: Key considerations for your ACH strategy

You’ll also learn how banks are modernizing ACH to:

  • Reduce manual work and exceptions
  • Stay compliant with evolving rules
  • Improve visibility and control
  • Prepare for real-time payment strategies

Whether you’re actively modernizing your infrastructure or reassessing your payments roadmap, this session will give you a clear, practical view of how ACH is evolving—and how your institution can turn it into a strategic growth engine.

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