This team published a web resource for developers who need to code to the Nacha Operating Rules format, but are not Rules experts. The Guide for Developers includes background information on the ACH Network, ACH file formats, scenarios for using specific data elements, and information on where to find additional details in the Rules. This project team meets quarterly and continues to review, edit and enhance the content.

This project team creates educational materials, resources and tools to enable the industry to fight financial fraud. The group will also work with the financial crimes ecosystem, including law enforcement and consumer advocacy groups, to amplify networking and collaboration. This team, having just finished a campaign on Elder Financial Abuse Awareness, is now focusing on money mules.

The Cybersecurity & Payments AI Project Team (formerly known as the Cybersecurity Response Project Team) develops tools and resources to help organizations understand evolving threats related to potential cyberattacks. 

The team has created a Cybersecurity Tabletop Exercise kit for small to medium-sized businesses to use as an internal exercise with their employees to prepare for responding to a data breach.  The Exercise is designed to be completed in less than 3 hours and includes a Leaders’ Guide for running the Exercise and key points for discussion.  The initial exercise focuses on ransomware, with additional scenarios being released in the coming months. This team will now be turning its focus to Artificial Intelligence. 

This team, in collaboration with the U.S. Faster Payments Council, is developing tools for financial institutions and business end users that are seeking direction and clarity on faster payments. Previously, the team published the Faster Payments Playbook and Faster Payments 101 for financial institutions. Currently, the team is developing an interactive resource for corporates.

The Faster Payments Professional certificate program is the first of its kind in the industry. The program will provide a holistic view of faster payments, including current offerings – such as Same Day ACH and RTP®. Project team members help design the program, including what it will take for professionals to earn and maintain the FPP certificate.

This team, launched in April 2023, explores the digital and physical world implications of money and asset movement.

This project team will provide education on quantum computing as it relates to the payments industry. Initially the team will get to a common level of understanding of quantum and then discuss how quantum can affect payments and banking.