Electronic Transactions Association

Behind many top payments professionals is ETA’s CPP certification—a credential that fuels career growth, builds expertise, and sets leaders apart. Diane Driscoll, ETA CPP?, entered the payments industry in 2015. Just six years later, she became Director of Compliance and Risk—with her ETA CPP playing a key role in her rise. Now an ETA 40 Under 40 honoree and payments leader, Diane encourages others to take the next step: “Everyone in the payments industry should become ETA CPP certified!” Ready to elevate your career? Apply at https://bit.ly/41pY9JE.?

?? Registration for Strategic Leadership Forum 2025 is OPEN! ?? SLF isn’t just another conference—it’s where the payments industry’s top leaders connect, strategize, and shape what’s next. Now’s your chance to join them. ?? The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel ??Dana Point, CA ?? September 29–October 1 ? If you want a seat at the table, now is the time to claim it. Register today! https://etaslf.com/

Join us on March 13 at 2PM EST for an essential webinar on?Telephone Consumer Protection Act?(TCPA)?& State Laws. Top payments experts, Ellen Traupman Berge, Shahin Rothermel, will join Scott Talbott, ETA CPP, to break down the latest?TCPA?regulations, key state law updates, and how to protect your business from costly mistakes. Secure your spot today- https://bit.ly/3D8V9sO!

CELEBRATING EXCELLENCE: ETA's 2025 ISO of the Year It is with tremendous pride and excitement that we announce Payarc as our 2025 ISO of the Year! Their remarkable achievements represent the very best of innovation and excellence in our industry. We invite you to join the celebration at the ETA Star Awards & Visa Celebration as we honor Payarc's outstanding accomplishments! April 2, 2025 at 7 PM House of Blues Music Hall Celebration Sponsored by VISA Payarc has demonstrated exceptional innovation in merchant services through their groundbreaking use of artificial intelligence to transform merchant retention. Zachary Martinez, CEO of Payarc, shares their exciting innovation: "We are most excited about how AI is transforming the way we combat merchant churn by utilizing, PIE, our proprietary AI technology that analyzes over 3,000 variables to predict churn up to 85% accuracy. Coupling this cutting-edge technology with our retention strategies—such as personalized support, new product offerings, and in some cases optimized pricing, we empower our partners to stay ahead of churn, strengthen relationships, and drive long-term merchant loyalty in an increasingly competitive payments landscape." This prestigious recognition honors Payarc's exceptional contributions to the payments ecosystem. Through their commitment to technological excellence, outstanding client service, and visionary leadership, they have truly distinguished themselves as industry pioneers worthy of our highest recognition. We extend our heartfelt congratulations to the entire Payarc team! Their dedication to innovation and merchant success sets a remarkable standard for excellence in our industry. We look forward to celebrating this tremendous achievement together! #TRANSACT2025 #PaymentsTechnology #FinTech #ISO #Payarc TRANSACT Show

ANNOUNCING: ETA's 2025 Business Partner of the Year We're thrilled to recognize Bank of America as our 2025 Business Partner of the Year! Join us at #TRANSACT, at the ETA Star Awards & Visa Celebration to honor Bank of America's outstanding contributions to the payments ecosystem! April 2, 2025 at 7 PM House of Blues Music Hall Celebration Sponsored by VISA This prestigious award celebrates their exceptional support as an active ETA member through sponsorships, speaking engagements, committee participation, and unwavering commitment to advancing our industry's goals. Bank of America continues to drive payment innovation in three key areas: - Healthcare payments transformation - Captive Merchant Services platform - Paze acceptance In the words of Wally Mlynarski, Managing Director, Head of Merchant Services and Receivables, Global Payment Solutions at Bank of America: "We are working in healthcare to improve not only the payments flows, but also the data flows to drive efficiencies to the healthcare market in all transmissions from patients, providers and payers. Our internal platform buildout remains critical to our long-term strategy and is leveraging a modern payments infrastructure to drive forward the next generation of Merchant Solutions. Lastly, Paze is a transformational wallet for safety, soundness and efficiencies in eCommerce transactions driving value to all parties." TRANSACT Show

Meet the EMPOW(H)ER Advisory Board These inspiring women are redefining what’s possible in payments and they're lifting others along the way! Today we're spotlighting Kim Molinaro, VP, Head of Telesales & Strategic Partnerships at Fiserv. Kim is all about women embracing the journey of mastering every corner of their industry. She’s also passionate about empowering women to build confidence and take bold steps forward in their careers. A big thanks to Kim for being that listening ear that everyone needs and for her dedication to empowering women. We’re excited to honor these remarkable women at TRANSACT Show! #ETATRANSACT #paymentstechnology #TRANSACT2025 #EMPOW(H)ER

ANNOUNCING: ETA's 2025 Distinguished Payments Professional of the Year We are honored to announce Cameron Bready, Chief Executive Officer of Global Payments Inc., as the recipient of ETA's 2025 Distinguished Payments Professional of the Year Award! Join us at #TRANSACT2025 at the ETA Star Awards & Visa Celebration to celebrate this outstanding industry leader! April 2, 2025 at 7 PM House of Blues Music Hall Celebration Sponsored by VISA This prestigious recognition celebrates Cameron's exceptional leadership and contributions to the payments industry. As a true trendsetter and role model, Cameron has significantly shaped our industry's growth and innovation while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism. With nearly 30 years of experience, Cameron has demonstrated visionary leadership throughout his career. As CEO and board member of Global Payments, he oversees the company's worldwide operations while driving strategic growth and technological advancement. Cameron's distinguished career includes: - Leading Global Payments as President and COO, overseeing worldwide merchant solutions across North America, Europe, Asia Pacific and Latin America - Serving as Senior Executive VP and CFO at Global Payments (2014-2019) - Executive VP and CFO at ITC Holdings Corp. - VP of Finance at Northeast Utilities - Senior VP at Mirant Corporation - President of the Electronic Transactions Association His excellence has been widely recognized, having been named one of "America's Best CFOs" by Institutional Investor multiple times, "CFO of the Year" by Crain's Detroit Business, and "CFO of the Year" by the Atlanta Business Chronicle. Cameron's commitment to industry leadership extends through his service on the board of directors of the Electronic Transactions Association, demonstrating his dedication to advancing our collective mission. Please join us in congratulating Cameron Bready on this well-deserved recognition! TRANSACT Show https://lnkd.in/gWF8fh_K #PaymentsTechnology #FinTech #LeadershipExcellence #GlobalPayments

Announcing our 2025 Committee Volunteer of the Year: Kevin Shamoun!? Kevin, SVP Product & Innovation at Fortis, leads our ETA Industry Affairs Artificial Intelligence Committee with incredible dedication, keeping the payments industry at the cutting edge of AI innovation. Asked about the future, Kevin shared: "I'm honored to be recognized by the ETA. The emerging payments innovation that excites me most is AI's potential to revolutionize both fraud prevention and the customer experience. I believe AI-powered security and personalization will make electronic payments safer, more efficient, and more customer-centric, fundamentally changing our industry." Join us in celebrating Kevin at #TRANSACT2025, Apr 2-4, Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas! TRANSACT Show #PaymentsInnovation #AIinPayments"

The countdown is on. Early Bird pricing for PCC — Toronto?ends this Friday, February 28. And here’s another reason to lock in your spot... James Hicks, President & CEO of Moneris, is headlining our keynote stage! With decades of experience, he’ll break down the future of payments, compliance challenges, and how to stay ahead in a rapidly changing industry. Register by February 28 to save 20% with code: CANADA20 https://lnkd.in/gb8pTJSA