The Singapore central bank has a unique monetary policy. Unlike other central banks, the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) does not set domestic interest rates.

Instead, the MAS manages something known as the S$NEER, which sets the posture for the Singapore dollar.

What exactly is the S$NEER and how does it impact you and your investments? How do adjustments to the S$NEER impact businesses and REITs?

By Ridzwan Rahmat

Ridzwan has been analysing REITs and business trusts since 2008, and personally manages a portfolio comprising mainly of SGX-listed REITs. He founded REITsWeek in 2013.