Singapore Bullion Market Association
Past Event Welcoming Five New Associate Members to SBMA in Q3 2024 The Singapore Bullion Market Association (SBMA) is delighted to welcome five new companies as corporate members this quarter, reflecting the continued growth of our association and the expansion of Singapore’s role as a leading precious metals hub in Asia Pacific. These new members…
Past Event SBMA MANAGEMENT AND LAO BULLION BANK DISCUSS PLANS FOR UPCOMING LAOS DELEGATION We’re hard at work finalizing the details for our SBMA Delegation to Laos, which will take place from 9 to 12 October 2024. This morning, some of our management committee members met with representatives from the Lao Bullion Bank and PTL…
Past Event CELEBRATING SINGAPORE’S 59TH NATIONAL DAY: A MESSAGE FROM SBMA As Singapore marks its 59th National Day, the Singapore Bullion Market Association (SBMA) joins the nation in celebrating this momentous occasion. A Message from Our CEO, Albert Cheng “Happy National Day, Singapore! This year’s theme, ‘Together, As One United People,’ speaks to the heart…
Past Event CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR SBMA MEMBER, MTS GOLD GROUP, ON THEIR EXCITING PARTNERSHIP WITH KBANK Congratulations to our SBMA member, MTS Gold Group, on their exciting partnership with KBank to launch their online gold trading service! Wishing MTS GOLD and KBank tremendous success in this new venture! Mr. Nattapong Hirunyasiri, CEO of MTS Gold…
Past Event SBMA Congratulates Silver Institute Newly Elected New Officers SBMA is thrilled to extend our warmest congratulations to Mr. Octavio Alvidrez, CEO of Fresnillo Plc (LSE/BM: FRES), on his re-election as Chairman of The Silver Institute and Mr. Dale Andres, CEO of Gatos Silver (NYSE/TSX: GATO) on his election as Vice Chairman.Congratulations to Mr…
Upcoming Event | Members only Join the SBMA Delegation to Laos – 9-12 October 2024 The Singapore Bullion Market Association (SBMA) is excited to announce the SBMA delegation to Laos for the highly anticipated ASEAN Business & Investment Summit (ABIS) 2024. This pivotal event, taking place from 9 to 12 October 2024, offers unparalleled access…
Upcoming Event SHANGHAI PLATINUM WEEK 2025 Save the date! Now in its fifth successive year, Shanghai Platinum Week 2025 will take place between 7-10 July. More details. For more information, visit www.shanghaiplatinumweek.com Looking for Us? Let us contact you!
Upcoming Event 2025 ASIA PACIFIC PRECIOUS METALS CONFERENCE (8th edition) https://youtu.be/5bflIyZukR0?si=V9SVhOF4IMKUxpYpBuilding on the success of APPMC 2024, SBMA is delighted to announce the dates for APPMC 2025, scheduled for 15- 17 June 2025 at the Shangri-La Singapore Hotel. We look forward to another year of collaboration, innovation, and growth in the precious metals industry. Find…
Past Event SBMA Explores Strategic Collaboration with Laos Bullion Bank 21 August 2024: In a significant step toward enhancing regional collaboration, SBMA representatives, including KL Yap, Albert Cheng, Vinh Nguyen, Margaret Wong, and Clara Chang, recently met with key figures from the newly established Laos Bullion Bank—Crystal Rose, Nina, Jimmy Duan, Sunny, and Pay. The…
Upcoming Event Dubai Precious Metals Conference The Dubai Precious Metals Conference, organised by DMCC, serves as a vital platform to address the most pressing issues impacting the precious metals industry today. Join us on 18-19 November 2024 at JAFZA One Convention Centre for this pivotal event where industry experts and business leaders from around the…
Pawan is the CEO of YLG Bullion Singapore and founder of YLG Bullion International. She has almost 40 years of experience in the jewellery industry and established YLG in Thailand in 2003. In 2012, she brought YLG to Singapore. She sits on the Board of Directors of the Thailand Gold Traders Association, the Thailand Futures Exchange’s Arbitration Committee, and the Rotary Bangkok committee. She holds a master’s degree in Political Science.
Chief Executive Officer
Albert Cheng joined the World Gold Council in March 1993 as a Regional Manager, becoming Managing Director, Far East in 2003. He retired at the end of March 2015 and was subsequently named its Advisor. He has also been an International Advisor to the Shanghai Gold Exchange since 2002.
His marketing career began with Dentsu Young & Rubicam, Hong Kong in the early 80’s. He began gold marketing in July 1985 when he joined the Royal Canadian Mint as a Regional Manager for Southeast Asia.
He was appointed honorary CEO of SBMA in November 2015. He is responsible for the success and strategic development of SBMA in partner with the Chairman and the Management Committee. Also, he is responsible for maintaining accountability to and the quality of, the Association’s Membership and the annual Asia Pacific Precious Metals Conference (APPMC) as well as representing the interests of the Association in relation to regulators, investors, media and international precious metal markets, and also responsible for all the legal and regulatory aspects of the work of the Association.
BUSINESS DIRECTOR
Margaret Wong, Business Director at SBMA (Singapore Bullion Market Association), brought valuable experience from her previous role at the World Gold Council (WGC). Her tenure at WGC provided her with extensive exposure to the gold community in Singapore and the broader region. This background has been instrumental in establishing strong working relationships within the industry.
Margaret’s role at SBMA encompasses a diverse range of responsibilities. She oversees office management, business support processes, finance, and administrative functions essential for the smooth operation of the team and management committee. Additionally, Margaret handles membership matters, member communications, and addresses public inquiries related to SBMA.
One of Margaret’s key responsibilities is coordinating with the Event Management Company for SBMA’s prestigious annual event, the Asia Pacific Precious Metals Conference. This flagship conference plays a crucial role in the industry, making her involvement pivotal in its success.
Described as resourceful and self-motivated, Margaret Wong brings a wealth of skills and experience to her role at SBMA, ensuring efficient operations and effective engagement within the precious metals community in Singapore and beyond.
Fabian was a Business Development and Marketing Associate before joining SBMA. He graduated from Singapore Management University with a Bachelor’s degree in Economics.
He has joined SBMA since February, 2022.
Vinh Nguyen joined StoneX Group in Singapore at the beginning of 2008 and responsible for its APAC precious metals activities since 2019 until now.
Kazuya (Kaz) Naoki is the Head of Metals, Asia of ICBC Standard Bank in Singapore and is responsible for the precious & base metals sales and trading in the region. He joined Standard Bank Plc Tokyo Branch in 2008 and was relocated to its Singapore Branch in 2013 whose controlling stake was acquired by the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China in 2015. Prior to joining Standard Bank, Kaz spent 11 years focusing on commodity trading and risk management with Mitsui & Co in Tokyo, Sydney and London. Kaz has been serving on the SBMA Management Committee since 2016.
Andrew Clarke is the Head of BGS (Brink’s Global Services) for Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia and Brunei. He has held various leadership positions throughout his career in secure logistics and risk management with Brink’s, which started in Hong Kong in 2010. Andrew relocated to Singapore in 2018 to expand the precious metals line of business along with Brink’s portfolio of services and industries.
Raman is Executive Director and Head of Commodities Sales, APAC, for J.P. Morgan. He joined JPMorgan in 2008 in New York, moved to Singapore in 2011, and helped expand the precious metals business in the region. Raman has an MBA from Cornell University, and likes to travel in his spare time.
