Singapore Bullion Market Association
Navigate News List Gold to See Bright Future in ASEAN Region – APPMC By SBMA 21 June 2017 DOWNLOAD PDF Southeast Asia’s precious metals markets have developed rapidly in a short period of time, but there is still much room for them to grow, according to panellists at the ASEAN Precious Markets and Opportunities roundtable…
Navigate News List Infrastructure Key to Ensuring Fairness and Transparency – APPMC By SBMA 22 June 2017 DOWNLOAD PDF The gold market is shifting from West to East – fabrication demand in 1989 and 2016 were roughly equal, but its regional distribution has changed markedly, with East Asia being the main destination for precious metals…
Navigate News List Fintech, Blockchain Technology to Open Market Access, Provide Transparency, Though Many Still Cautious By SBMA 23 June 2017 DOWNLOAD PDF Rapid developments are taking place in the commodities space, ranging from blockchain to cryptocurrency, which are extremely important in driving the market’s next stage of development. The discussion on fintech at the…
Navigate News List London Metal Exchange Joins Singapore Bullion Market Association 12 July 2017 DOWNLOAD PDF SINGAPORE: 12 JULY 2017 – The London Metal Exchange (LME) has joined Singapore Bullion Market Association (SBMA) as a Foreign Associate Corporate Member.The LME is the futures exchange with the world’s largest market in options and futures contracts on…
Navigate News List APPMC 2017 – Documentary 25 July 2017
Navigate News List Laos’ Gold Market 31 July 2017 DOWNLOAD PDF Introduction Laos is a landlocked lower-middle income economy bordering Cambodia, China, Vietnam, Myanmar and Thailand with a population of around 9 million. It is one of the fastest growing countries in the region, with an average annual GDP growth of 7% in the past…
Navigate News List Myanmar’s Gold Market 2 June 2017 DOWNLOAD PDF Like many Asian countries, gold is a popular investment and used as a store of wealth in Myanmar, particularly as a slowdown in other areas of the economy, including the property market, are pushing local investors to invest in gold. The gold market in…
Navigate News List Philippines’ Gold Market 1 June 2017 DOWNLOAD PDF Introduction Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), the central bank of the Philippines, is the only agency that purchases and exports gold from miners in the country. In addition, BSP is an LBMA accredited gold refiner, and also holds 196 tonnes of gold in its…
Navigate News List LBMA Launches Global Precious Metals Code 25 May 2017 DOWNLOAD PDF The LBMA is pleased to announce the launch of the Global Precious Metals Code. This first issuance of a stand-alone code of conduct for the wholesale precious metals market represents an important step in market development. The Code is intended to…
Navigate News List Thailand’s Gold Market 18 May 2017 DOWNLOAD PDF Introduction Physical gold is a popular asset in Asia, and this is no different in Thailand, the continent’s third-largest gold market after India and China. Locals use physical gold as an investment and as well as ornament, and the metal is a popular gift…
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.
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.
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, represents the interests of the Association, and is responsible for all the legal and regulatory aspects of the work of the Association. He is the primary contact for regulators and government bodies on bullion market development.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Vinh Nguyen joined StoneX Group in Singapore at the beginning of 2008 and responsible for its APAC precious metals activities since 2019 until now.
