HIGHLIGHTS-Recent comments by SNB members

ZURICH, Nov 24 (Reuters) - Analysts expect the Swiss National Bank (SNB) to take steps to end its ultra-loose monetary policy as the economy improves but the central bank has not yet signalled when it may be ready to do that.

Below are some key quotes from recent speeches by SNB members.

JEAN-PIERRE ROTH, NOV 24: [ID:ZAT010607]

"For some months now we have been noticing signs of an economic turnaround and the general impression is that the framework conditions generated in the crisis will have to be corrected soon to preserve medium-term price stability."

"The difficulty is to assess the right moment to approach this change of direction."

"We find ourselves now in the classic situation you find at the end of a recession or economic slowdown."

"If (monetary authorities) move too quickly, the restarting of the economy may not take place. If they wait for too long for a decision, they could face an inflation problem in 18 to 24 months."