
RDM holds memberships and/or has affiliations with several key organizations
American
Banker's Association - A.B.A.
Based in Washington, D.C., the American Bankers Association represents
banks of all sizes on issues of national importance for financial
institutions and their customers.
The
ABA, which was founded in 1875, brings together all categories of
banking institutions, including community, regional, money center
banks, holding companies, as well as savings associations, trust
companies and savings banks.
Bank
Administration Institute - BAI
BAI is the leading professional organization devoted exclusively
to improving the performance of financial services companies through
strategic research and information, education and training.
Electronic
Transaction Association - ETA
ETA is the international trade association serving the needs of
organizations offering transaction processing products and services.
What
began in 1990 as the Bankcard Services Association has evolved into
an international association whose stated mission is to fully serve
its members and advance their profession by providing leadership
through education, advocacy and the exchange of information.
As
the industry continues to enjoy a rapid growth that began in the
early 1990s, so does ETA's popularity and membership growth.
ETA
experienced an impressive 42 percent growth from 1999 to 2000, and
all indications are that the association can expect similar growth
in years to come.
The
Financial Services Technology Consortium (FSTC)
FTSC is a not-for-profit organization whose goal is to enhance the
competitiveness of the United States financial services industry.
Members
of the consortium include banks, financial services providers, research
laboratories, universities, technology companies, and government
agencies.
National
Automate Clearing House Association - NACHA
NACHA is a not-for-profit trade association that develops operating
rules and business practices for the Automated Clearing House (ACH)
Network and for other areas of electronic payments.
NACHA
activities and initiatives facilitate the adoption of electronic
payments in the areas of Internet commerce, electronic bill payment
and presentment (EBPP), financial electronic data interchange (EDI),
international payments, electronic checks, electronic benefits transfer
(EBT) and student lending.
Xplor
Xplor International is the worldwide association representing more
than 5000 members at more than 2500 companies that develop and use
the technology of the US $125-billion document systems industry.
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