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Why Instant Payments Send Requires a Risk-First Approach
SAFE to SEND: A Risk-First Framework for Enabling Instant Payments Send Instant payments are entering a new phase of adoption. For years, financial institutions have focused on receive-only participation. Today, the strategic conversation is shifting toward outbound instant payments, and with it comes a fundamentally different risk profile that many institutions are still navigating. Unlike traditional batch environments, instant payments send removes settlement buffers, comp

Marcia Klingensmith
3 days ago1 min read
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Defense in Depth – Instant Payments Fraud Prevention for Financial Institutions
Instant payments are not inherently risky, they simply require smarter defenses. This article explores instant payments fraud prevention through layered controls that verify identity, intent, and behavior in real time. Learn how leading banks are embedding authentication, behavioral analytics, and SAFEâ„¢ principles to build systems that can prove trust at speed.

Marcia Klingensmith
Oct 222 min read
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Receive-Only Instant Payments Is a Liability – What It’s Costing You Not to Send
By Marcia Klingensmith, Instant Payments Maven™ If your institution is live on FedNow ® or RTP ® but hasn’t turned on Send...

Marcia Klingensmith
Aug 184 min read
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Legacy Banking Costs: The Hidden Financial and Strategic Burden on Financial Institutions
Legacy banking systems drain 64% of IT budgets, slow innovation, and increase compliance risks. Modernization is no longer optional.

Marcia Klingensmith
Feb 255 min read
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The Hidden Cost Savings of Instant Payments: How Banks Are Automating for Profit
💡 Instant payments aren’t just faster—they cut costs, reduce fraud, & drive revenue. Stop the misconceptions & start optimizing! 🚀 #Instan

Marcia Klingensmith
Feb 153 min read
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Open Banking vs. Open Finance: Understanding the Differences and Opportunities
Discover the key differences between Open Banking and Open Finance. Learn how these shape the future of finance and unlock new opportunities

Marcia Klingensmith
Jan 64 min read
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Decoding Dodd-Frank 1033: What Financial Institutions Need to Know Now
Discover how Dodd-Frank 1033 transforms financial data sharing. Learn compliance timelines & unlock innovation for your institution.

Marcia Klingensmith
Jan 64 min read
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Instant Payments Maven's Predictions for 2025
Instant Payments Maven’s 2025 Predictions: Embrace instant payments, AI, open banking, and crypto to stay ahead in a transforming financial

Marcia Klingensmith
Jan 15 min read
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Modernizing Payments: A Step-by-Step Guide to Instant Payments Integration
Ready to unlock the power of instant payments? This guide will help you navigate the journey. Â
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Marcia Klingensmith
Dec 10, 20243 min read
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instant payments, payments risk, payments governance, payments modernization
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