Date posted
Mar
16
V is for Visa. BUT, I have to include the others payment networks too! Do you remember when we used to call them "card associations"! 😀 When we...
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Date posted
Mar
12
Justification for Attending APP's Level Up 2026 The Best ROI in the Industry At APP’s annual Level Up conference, we invite you to follow...
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Date posted
Mar
9
U is for Underwriting.In the payments industry, Underwriting is the process of evaluating a merchant’s risk profile before granting them...
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Date posted
Mar
2
T is for Transaction Laundering! This is one of the more interesting topics I like to discuss with folks.Transaction Laundering, sometimes called...
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Date posted
Feb
23
S is for Settlement. However, it would be amiss if I didn't also mention Authorization and Clearing!Settlement is the final step in the payment...
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Date posted
Feb
16
R is for "Risk". It seems fairly straightforward but there are some nuances.In the payments industry, Risk is the potential for financial loss,...
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Date posted
Feb
9
Q is for Quality (Data)!In the payments industry, Data Quality is more than a technical concern; it’s a compliance and risk imperative....
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Date posted
Feb
2
P is for "Processor". This is a bit detailed and is part of the payment industry storyline. Stay tuned for another part of the alphabet that goes...
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Date posted
Jan
27
Government Relations Newsletter: Vol 14, Issue 1 "Things to Pay Attention to in 2026" By: Members of the Government Relations Strategic Interest...
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Date posted
Jan
26
O is for "Open Banking" (a newer term in the payment industry).Open Banking is transforming the way financial data is shared and used. At its core,...
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Date posted
Jan
19
N is for "Nacha", which stands for the National Automated Clearing House Association, the governing body that oversees the ACH (Automated Clearing...
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Date posted
Jan
12
This is a good one: M is for "merchant"!A Merchant is any business or individual that accepts payments for goods or services. In the payments...
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