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Tuesday, 6 October 2026
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MAS Posts S$20 Billion Profit as Reserve Investments Strengthen

By The Ledger Asia3 min read

Singapore, 28 July 2026 – The Monetary Authority of Singapore recorded a S$20 billion net profit for the financial year ended 31 March 2026, as strong returns across global bond and equity markets outweighed currency losses caused by a firmer Singapore dollar. The result rose from S$19.7 billion in the preceding year and highlights the scale of market exposure embedded in the central bank’s reserve-management role.

Investment gains reached S$39.8 billion, compared with S$31.4 billion a year earlier and a 10-year historical average of S$18.3 billion. Returns were positive across developed and emerging markets, reflecting the resilience of asset prices despite repeated geopolitical and economic shocks. That broad contribution matters because it reduces dependence on any single market or asset class.

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