The Federal Reserve has spearheaded efforts to improve U.S. cross-border payments (CBP) over the past decade, aligning with G20 goals to make CBP faster, cheaper, and more transparent. Key initiatives include adopting ISO 20022 messaging standards, expanding FedNow services, and addressing regulatory hurdles like Section 1073 of the Dodd-Frank Act. Progress reports show mixed results: while U.S. remittance costs fell to 2.8% for $200 transfers and 1.9% for $500 transfers in 2025, below the 3% target, speed improvements lag behind global averages. North America leads in wholesale CBP speed, with 73.1% of transactions processed within an hour in 2025. Challenges persist in access and transparency, particularly for remittances to regions like Sub-Saharan Africa. The Fed continues to prioritize stakeholder collaboration and innovation to enhance international payment systems.
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