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2026

Payments Leadership Series

As digital transformation reshapes the payments landscape, leaders must stay ahead of emerging trends, evolving regulations and new opportunities. The Payments Leadership Series, a virtual series brought to you by EPCOR in partnership with ePayResources, brings together innovators, strategists and payments leaders to explore what’s next for the payments ecosystem. Across three dynamic webinars, you will gain actionable insights on today’s most pressing topics. This series will feature influential speakers, an expert facilitator and a roundtable discussion to spark discussion and help you translate industry shifts into your organization’s innovative priorities and strategic planning.

Individual Webinars: 
$195 for Members
$390 for Non-members

Bundled Series (All Three Webinars): 
$350 for Members
$700 for Non-members

4.2 AAP/APRP/AFPP Credits Available

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Series Includes

Join us to hear from Chris Colson, expert speaker and seasoned payments product and innovation executive, as he delves into the evolving role of stablecoins in the payments landscape. Together, we will examine the different types of stablecoins, their impact on the financial system and how retailers are adopting them for transactions. Learn why stablecoins are becoming a viable payment option, the risks involved and the regulatory challenges. Gain insights into the potential of stablecoins to transform the future of payments.

1.8 AAP/AFPP/APRP Credits Available

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This webinar, featuring Peter Tapling of PTap Advisory, LLC, brings together insights from earlier reviews of the payments competitive landscape and stablecoin innovations to shape a concrete strategy for the future. We will turn analysis into execution by mapping strategic priorities, identifying opportunities and developing a compelling message for leadership. The outcome: a clear, actionable roadmap to guide your organization’s next phase in payments strategy.

1.2 AAP/AFPP/APRP Credits Available

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Join one of the industry’s leading economists, John Min, Chief Economist of Monex, to gain insight into the latest payment trends and an overview of the competitive landscape. Learn how recent developments may impact financial institutions’ operations and gain a deeper understanding of the latest trends in consumer payments. Together, we’ll examine emerging trends, regulatory developments and the role of technology in driving speed, transparency and cost efficiency across global transactions. Whether you're in strategy, operations or technology, this session will equip you with practical knowledge to stay ahead in a rapidly changing market.

1.2 AAP/AFPP/APRP Credits Available

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Featured Speakers

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John Min

Monex USA

John Min is the Chief Economist at Monex USA, where he works with corporate clients to mitigate and manage their foreign exchange (FX) risks. Before joining Monex USA, he was the Founder and Chief Economist at World First USA and served as the Vice President of Sales at Ruesch International, an international financial institution based in Washington, D.C. Throughout his career, John has consulted for companies such as JP Morgan Chase, Everbank, Management Concepts, Western Union, AFEX and Ebury. Outside of work, John teaches economics at Northern Virginia Community College and advises startup Fintechs, including 1Konto and Clearshift. He earned his MBA from George Washington University and his Doctorate in Economics from George Mason University.

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Peter Tapling, AFPP, APRP

PTap Advisory, LLC

Peter Tapling is an advisor, board member and investor at the intersection of payments, risk and emerging technologies. Prior to founding PTap Advisory, LLC, Peter served as CCO for Spring Labs, CRO for Early Warning Services and was the founding CEO for Authentify. Peter serves as a strategic advisor and board member for several technology companies with businesses in AI, identity, risk management and payment enablement across instant payments, cards, ACH, digital currencies, wires and cross-border. Peter serves on the Board of Directors for the U.S. Faster Payments Council, the Board of Regents for The Payments Institute, as a technology advisor to the Board of Directors for ePayResources and was a member of the Federal Reserve Scams Information Sharing work group. He leads the Directory Models Work Group for the Faster Payments Council and is the project team leader for the Payments Innovation Alliance Quantum in Payment team. Peter is a member of the Association for Financial Professionals, an Accredited Payments Risk Professional (APRP) and an Accredited Faster Payments Professional (AFPP).

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Chris Colson, MBA, CBP

Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta

Chris Colson is a seasoned payments product and innovation executive with deep expertise in alternative and emerging payments, spanning financial services, Fintech and the broader payments industry. With a strong track record of developing transformative payment solutions, fostering collaboration with accelerators and Fintechs and navigating complex regulatory landscapes, he combines strategic insight, technical acumen and market knowledge to drive meaningful innovation. Throughout his career, Chris has led global cross-functional teams in designing, launching and scaling cutting-edge payment products, while ensuring compliance and risk management. A recognized subject matter expert and dynamic speaker, he has represented organizations at industry conferences, forums and regulatory discussions, shaping the future of payments. Beyond his professional achievements, Chris serves as an adjunct professor, teaching Entrepreneurship in Large Corporations at the graduate level, and holds an MBA from Jacksonville University, a BS in International Finance from Florida State University and is a certified Cannabis Banking Professional.