Learn About the Fraud Definitions Work Group’s Latest Progress: July Meeting Summary
The Fraud Definitions Work Group held its third in-person meeting at the Charlotte Branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond on July 24-25, 2019. This meeting featured the Federal Reserve providing an overview of the updated Fraud Classification Model for Payments (Model) and leading detailed discussions and breakouts focused …
JUST ANNOUNCED: Members of the Fraud Definitions Work Group
Today, the Federal Reserve announced the members of the new Fraud Definitions Work Group. These industry experts will work collaboratively with the Federal Reserve on recommendations to improve the quality and consistency of ACH, wire and check fraud data. Over 140 individuals submitted an “expression of interest” from January 24 …
Payments Security Experts Needed for New Fraud Definitions Work Group and Community Interest Group
The Federal Reserve is seeking payments industry leaders with specific expertise to participate in a Fed-led work effort to create ACH, wire and check fraud definitions. This new work group is the next step in the Fed’s collaborative efforts that will help develop a more consistent and holistic terminology to …
Federal Reserve Announces Next Phase of Secure Payments Strategy
The Federal Reserve has served as a catalyst for change in the improvement and advancement of payments security in the United States and continues to engage with industry stakeholders. To help the Fed set priorities for collaboration with the industry to enhance end-to-end payments security, the Fed commissioned Boston Consulting …
Fall 2018 Progress Report Now Available: Payment Improvements Continue to Gain Momentum
We are pleased to announce the release of our Fall 2018 Progress Report (PDF)! The report highlights the important work we’ve completed in collaboration with the industry and next steps we’re taking toward the desired outcomes for speed, security, efficiency, international payments and collaboration as outlined in the Strategies for Improving …
Improve Payment Security with Current Resources – and More to Come
A recent Federal Reserve webinar (Off-site) offered practical advice about how to use online resources to improve payment security – taking another step toward achieving a future of secure, fast and efficient payments that meet the current and future needs of consumers and businesses in the United States. This coalition …