To: Members and Friends of FSTC From: Zach Tumin, Executive Director
FSTC and co-hosts the Federal Reserve and SVPCo are pleased to announce that online registration is now open for the important industry learning event, "Image Replacement Documents in a Post-CTA World," to convene September 8-9 at the Adams Mark Hotel in Dallas, TX. We are grateful to Sterling Commerce, Unisys, and Fiserv for their support. To register, for hotel and agenda information, and for additional sponsorship/exhibitor opportunities, please go to http://fstc.org/meetings/next.cfm. Programmatic highlights include: PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOP (Monday, September 8, 1:00PM - 5:00PM): ** An overview of the pending Check Truncation Act (CTA) ** Detailed review of what makes up an IRD, including information on the supporting ANSI technical specifications ** Overview of how to use an IRD and supporting business applications GENERAL SESSION (Tuesday, September 9, 8:00AM - 4:00PM: ** Explication of the cost components and value propositions for creating and receiving IRDS -- and the implications for current costs in transportation and float ** Assessment of the business and operational risks involved -- and how to create an appropriate legal framework ** Operational implications for workflow and process -- how is the IRD best managed in the regular flow of business? ** Report on payments industry practice and experience associated with IRD processing -- including Zions/EDS, and the Federal Reserve's Montana Pilot Presenters and panelists include: Jeffrey Kline, Wells Fargo Jeannine M. DeLano, Federal Reserve Phyllis Meyerson, ECCHO Jeff Johnson, NetDeposit Mike Campbell, CB&T Bank Mark Craig, Endpoint Exchange Robert Bean, Bank of America Stephanie Sturgis, Wells Fargo Jan Walker, NetDeposit Urs Bockli, Unisys Ted Umhoefer, Fiserv Jeff Johnson, NetDeposit Linda Low, EDS Danne Buchanan, Zions Bank John Fricke, JPMorgan Chase FSTC and co-hosts the Federal Reserve and SVPCo look forward to a superb session with industry colleagues. Join us!
