Information is critical to understanding both the payments processing industry and the federal and state legislation (and regulations) impacting it. The following section provides the latest ATPC news, insights into public policy and key regulatory frameworks, and other information that will inform you about our work and the broader payments industry.
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ATPC Operations Assistant Job Opening
The American Transaction Processors Association (ATPC) is looking for a hard-working, dedicated, self-starting individual to join the team that drives thought leadership for America’s payments processing industry.
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ATPC Launches Year Three of Payments Industry Rising Leaders Program
The ATPC kicked off its third-annual Future Leaders program in June of 2022 with a meeting in Chicago.
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ATPC Q2 2022 Board of Directors Meeting
The ATPC expanded government relations activities in Illinois as part of a concerted state engagement strategy, and this board meeting highlighted those efforts.
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Concerns with INFORM Consumers Act
On behalf of the payments processing industry in the United States, we write to you today regarding the INFORM Consumers Act as part of the America COMPETES Act of 2022 (H.R. 4521).
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ATPC Q1 2022 Board of Directors Meeting
The ATPC held its first 2022 Board of Director’s meeting in Atlanta at the Elavon Headquarters on March 16th. The goal of this Board meeting was to discuss current industry and policy trends, and highlight ATPC’s 2022 strategic plan.
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ATPC Hosts Third Future Leaders Class of 2021
Participants Learn “Leadership 101” From Impressive Roster
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Colleen Taylor, President of American Express Merchant Services – U.S., Joins American Transaction Processors Coalition Board of Directors
American Express joins the organization dedicated to improving the payment experience
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ATPC’s Cyber Council Expands with Three New Members
CISOs from Deluxe, U.S. Bank and MerchantE joined the ATPC Cyber Council
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Transaction Alley Talks: Fintech in the UK and Europe
The ATPC’s latest “Transaction Alley Talks” speaker series event covered the U.K. and European fintech ecosystems and how they impact U.S. fintech companies.
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Georgia Economic Development Commissioner Tours InComm Facility
InComm hosted the ATPC and a number of dignitaries at their newest Columbus, Georgia, facility in June.
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American Transaction Processors Coalition Appoints Elavon CEO as New Chairman to Board of Directors
Jamie Walker Succeeds Royal Cole as Board Chairman
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ATPC Selects 2021 Future Leaders Participants
The American Transaction Processors Coalition (ATPC) selected 11 participants from six member companies to participate in the 2021 Future Leaders program.
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ATPC Signs on to U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Letter Opposing the “Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal (FAIR) Act.”
We urge you to oppose H.R. 963, and S. 505, the “Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal (FAIR) Act,” which would effectively outlaw arbitration provisions in private contracts.
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ATPC Statement on Broadband and Financial Inclusion
The COVID-19 global pandemic accelerated, exacerbated, and highlighted a range of economic trends, with none more-clear than the need for greater broadband access to solve financial inclusion challenges.
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ATPC Transaction Alley Talks: Pandemic and the Payments Industry
The ATPC hosted its first 2021 “Transaction Alley Talks” speaker event on “Pandemic and the Payments Industry: Supporting the Economy during the Pandemic and Beyond” on Thursday, March 25th, 2:00 – 3:00pm E.T.
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ATPC Launches 2021 Future Leaders Program
The ATPC is launching its second annual Future Leaders program in 2021, building off the success of the inaugural class.
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ATPC Appoints New Leadership and Expands Mission of the Cyber Council During Cybersecurity Awareness Month
Resilience against continuous, aggressive cybersecurity threats and attacks is paramount in the transaction processing community.
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The Rise of Gift Cards and Other Holiday Shopping Trends for a Unique Holiday Season
by Adam Brault, Senior Vice President, Financial Services, InComm Payments and Board of Directors, American Transaction Processors Coalition
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USG, GaDoE Partners with ATPC and Payments Industry to Expand FinTech Curriculum into High Schools
The Georgia Fintech Academy is the first in the country allowing high school students to gain college credit for FinTech courses and fast-track their job opportunities
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American Transaction Processors Coalition Launches Virtual Speaker Series
“Transaction Alley Talks” Seeks to Provide Insights and Connectivity for Payments Leaders
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ATPC Launches New Video Interview Series
The ATPC launched a new video interview series featuring members, sponsors, and key partners.
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The ATPC is actively working with national and local media around promoting our industry during the COVID-19 pandemic. Here is the latest example from the Atlanta Business Chronicle:
Former HHS Secretary Tom Price Addresses Group About Role of Government Relations
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ABC: Atlanta payments processing companies’ role in the federal distribution of stimulus funds through prepaid debit cards
The ATPC is actively working with national and local media around promoting our industry during the COVID-19 pandemic. Here is the latest example from the Atlanta Business Chronicle
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UPDATED: ATPC Helps Members Engage Government During COVID-19
The American Transaction Processor Coalition (ATPC) is helping members engage federal and state regulators and elected officials during the COVID-19 pandemic to aid customers, consumers and protect the country’s payments processing critical infrastructure.
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American Transaction Processors Coalition Launches Coronavirus Task Force
Member Working Group to Tackle Industry Regulatory and Policy Response
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ATPC Statement on the Novel Coronavirus and COVID-19
As the Executive Director of the American Transaction Processors Coalition I would like to offer some praise for the overall payments industry at large including processors, network brands, banks and others during this time of unprecedented crisis.
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ATPC Hosts 2020 Transaction Cyber Forum
Leaders Met in Atlanta (Home to World’s Largest Concentration of Payment Processors) to Drive Cybersecurity Resiliency for Critical Infrastructure Supporting the U.S. Payments Grid
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Member Value: Federal Government Hearing Coverage
Eighteen various federal government agencies regulate America’s payments processing industry at any given time, and a broad array of Congressional committees hold numerous industry hearings each year.
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American Transaction Processors Coalition Launches “Future Leaders”
New Leadership Program Seeks to Develop Payments Processing Young Professionals
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ATPC Welcomes New Board Chairman, Royal Cole, of FIS/Worldpay
The American Transaction Processors Coalition (ATPC) is proud to announce that it has elected a new Board of Directors Chairman, Royal Cole.
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