[7] In honour of the Sultan of Brunei's 58th birthday, BCMB has released new B$50 and B$100 polymer notes with more security measures than earlier versions.

[9][10] In addition to developing and implementing monetary policies, the AMBD will oversee financial institutions and handle money in its capacity as a central bank.

The central bank would carry out the same duties as its predecessor, and whose responsibilities included supervising financial institutions and developing and implementing monetary policies.

[15] To strengthen their collaboration in the areas of banking and insurance supervision, the managing directors MAS and BDCB signed a MoU on 3 February 2023.

Through information sharing and cross-border on-site inspections, the MoU will enable the efficient supervision of banks and insurers operating in both jurisdictions.