Singapore Bullion Market Association
Past Event SBMA MEMBERS ENGAGEMENT: AC PRECIOUS METALS REFINERY LTD The SBMA Secretariat had the pleasure of meeting with AC Precious Metals Refinery Ltd. after the Asia Pacific Precious Metals Conference for a catch-up session. As part of our ongoing efforts to engage with members, these sessions aim to provide briefings and updates on SBMA’s…
Past Event SBMA welcomes new member, Matrix Infinitus (Hong Kong) Limited, with their SBMA membership certificate at SBMA office SBMA is pleased to share that Matrix Infinitus (Hong Kong) Limited joined SBMA as a Foreign Associate Member in June, bringing the SBMA’s total membership to 79 companies. RELATED: SBMA Corporate Membership List The SBMA Secretariat…
Past Event THE HIGHEST NUMBER OF EXHIBITORS AT THE 2025 ASIA PACIFIC PRECIOUS METALS CONFERENCE 2025 SBMA is proud to feature 18 exhibitors at this year’s Asia Pacific Precious Metals Conference 2025 — the highest number of exhibitors we’ve ever hosted! Booth #1: Shenzhen YueHao Jewellery Co., Ltd Booth #2: Huizhou Yian Precious Metal Co.,…
Past Event CONGRATULATIONS TO THE WINNERS OF 2025 PREDICT & WIN At the registration on 15 June 2025, Asia Pacific Precious Metals Conference (APPMC) delegates were tested on their skills in forecasting gold/silver prices based on market analysis and economic indicators. A big thank you to everyone who participated, and special thanks to ABC Bullion…
Past Event CONGRATULATIONS TO METALS FOCUS LTD ON THE LAUNCH OF GOLD FOCUS 2025 AT THE ASIA PACIFIC PRECIOUS METALS CONFERENCE 2025 Congratulations to Metals Focus Ltd on the Launch of Gold Focus 2025 at Asia Pacific Precious Metals Conference 2025! The Gold Focus report delivers an in-depth analysis of the global gold market. Thank…
Past Event FIRST-EVER SESSION CURATED IN COLLABORATION WITH THE INTERNATIONAL PRECIOUS METALS INSTITUTE (IPMI) AT THE 2025 ASIA PACIFIC PRECIOUS METALS CONFERENCE (8TH EDITION)! Session 6: IPMI @APPMC Chair: Dr Jonathan J Jodry, Group Business Development Director, Metalor Technologies SASpeaker: Dr Jonathan Butler, President, International Precious Metals Institute (Online) We were honoured to host our…
Past Event HEARTFELT THANKS TO OUR MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE (NOV 2023 – NOV 2025) As we wrap up a successful Asia Pacific Precious Metals Conference 2025, we would like to express our deepest appreciation to the SBMA Management Committee for their guidance, commitment, and collective efforts in shaping this year’s conference. SBMA Management Committee (Nov 2023…
Past Event SINGAPORE SLING ROUND TABLE SESSION AT 2025 ASIA PACIFIC PRECIOUS METALS CONFERENCE (8TH EDITION) Our first-ever Asia Pacific Precious Metals Conference “Singapore Sling” Round Table session Our first-ever Asia Pacific Precious Metals Conference “Singapore Sling” Round Table session brought industry minds together for deeper dialogue and discussion. Thank you to all our delegates…
Past Event APPMC Day 2 Special Address: “Policy Reforms in Indonesian Gold Sector” DR. FERRY IRAWAN, DEPUTY MINISTER FOR COORDINATION OF STATE-OWNED ENTERPRISES MANAGEMENT AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT, COORDINATING MINISTRY FOR ECONOMIC AFFAIRS OF THE REPUBLIC OF INDONESIA, AT THE ASIA PACIFIC PRECIOUS METALS CONFERENCE 2025 SBMA was honoured to welcome back Dr. Ferry Irawan, Deputy…
Past Event 2025 ASIA PACIFIC PRECIOUS METALS CONFERENCE (8TH EDITION) DELEGATE BADGE AND BAGS Did You Know This Year’s Asia Pacific Precious Metals Conference 2025 Delegate Kit is Extra Special? This year, in addition to receiving a recyclable bag, each delegate also received a plantable badge embedded with seeds. If you’ve kept your badge after…
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.
