This broad and comprehensive introduction to the fundamentals of the payments ecosystem, gives an in-depth snapshot of the entire industry for a better understanding of how it all fits together.
This intensive but interactive two-day training course combines presenter-led sessions, thought-provoking videos and discussions. Drawing on real life examples, it weaves together the underpinning principles, legislation, key stakeholders with practical applications of all three.
COURSE CONTENT PART 1 (DAY 1) – CARD PAYMENTS
Card Payments Mechanics
Card payments Overview
Authorisation, Clearing & Settlement
Exception processing
What’s in a card transaction?
What’s in a card?
Card payments authentication
PCI DSS
Card Payments Economics
Costs, Value Chain
Merchant Models & Contract Types
Card payment channels
Charges & fees
Scheme membership
COURSE CONTENT PART 2 (DAY 2) – NON-CARD PAYMENTS & REGULATIONS
Non-Card Payments Fundamentals
ACH payments fundamentals
UK ACH examples
Real-time payments risks
Real-time payments drivers & challenges
Open Banking & PSD2
Alternative payments
Centralised vs decentralised ledgers
Future outlook (Trends, Big Tech, metaverse, etc.)
Payment Regulations & Licences
Licences (SPI, PI, SEMI, EMI, AISP, PISP)
SEPA
AML
Further considerations
Whilst not covered in the course, the extensive delegate book also includes a bonus section on the GDPR.