Cross-border QR code payments connectivity launched between Singapore & Malaysia

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) have launched a cross-border QR code payment linkage between Singapore and Malaysia. This payment linkage will allow customers of participating financial institutions to make retail payments by scanning NETS QR and DuitNow QR codes. It will support in-person payments through the scanning of physical QR codes displayed by merchants, and online cross-border e-commerce transactions. 

Federal Reserve Board releases annual audited financial statements

The Federal Reserve Board has released the 2022 combined annual audited financial statements for the Reserve Banks. An independent public accounting firm engaged by the Board issued unqualified opinions, asserting that its audit found the financial statements for the Board and the Reserve Banks to be free of material misstatements in accordance with the applicable auditing standards. The Board released preliminary income and expense data earlier this year.