Welcome Remarks by Mr Edward S. Robinson, Deputy Managing Director (Economic Policy) & Chief Economist, Monetary Authority of Singapore, and Member of the ABFER Council at the 13th Asian Monetary Policy Forum on 22 May 2026

Summary

At the 13th Asian Monetary Policy Forum, Mr Edward S. Robinson, Deputy Managing Director (Economic Policy) & Chief Economist, MAS, opened the Forum and outlined how policymakers are facing large interconnected shocks from tariffs, geopolitics, energy, and technological change. Central banks must protect their credibility through technical competence and impartiality in this challenging environment.