The U.S. Faster Payments Council and the Accredited Standards Committee X9 Inc. announced the formation of the FPC–ASC X9 Joint Standards Steering Committee, established to accelerate the adoption of faster payments by addressing standards-related barriers across the ecosystem. The Committee’s work represents the first phase of a long-term roadmap focused on alignment, prioritization of initiatives, expanded industry participation, and ongoing education to deliver tangible value to the faster payments ecosystem.