Monetary Authority of Singapore maintains quarterly policy review schedule for enhanced economic oversight

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has moved to a quarterly schedule for its monetary policy announcements, a structural change that first took effect at the beginning of 2024. This shift replaced the previous practice of conducting reviews at least twice a year, which typically occurred in April and October. By increasing the frequency of its communications, the central bank stated that the quarterly announcement schedule allows policymakers to provide an assessment of the economic outlook in a more timely fashion for SG SG.