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INTL FCStone – Supporting the Bullion Market’s Growth in Asia

Feature: INTL FCStone

Published on June 4, 2018

INTL FCStone’s established its Asia hub in Singapore in 2006, with the aim of adding value to the Asian precious metals market and connecting players in the region to global market opportunities. The company provides customers unrivalled support through funding, risk management, logistics, storage solutions, premier customer service, product offerings, and assistance developing innovative risk management solutions.

The company also offers clients electronic access to both margin and physical trading for precious metals including the opportunity to buy and sell bullion in non-USD currencies such as SGD and AUD via our online trading platform, PMXecute, or by calling the Singapore dealing desk.

INTL FCStone is also a Direct Participant of the London Gold Auction, a Direct Participant of the London Silver Auction, and a Market Maker for the Dubai Gold & Commodities Exchange (DGCX) sharia-compliant Spot Gold contract.

Connecting Asia to global market opportunities

As Asian economies transition, combined with maturing High Net Worth Individuals market, as well as rapid growth in the emerging HNWI population, INTL is continuing to expand its activities in the wealth management sector.

Today, INTL FCStone’s precious metals team in Asia delivers market access to all of the key regional markets, and includes speakers of Vietnamese, Thai, Bahasa, Mandarin and Cantonese.

“We offer wealth managers and their HNW clients high-quality standards as well as financial stability. As well as opening doors to HNWIs we have been expanding our connections to the wealth management industry. The rise of Asian economic might and the region’s vast growth potential all add up to an excellent opportunity”, Huxley said.

Bringing bullion trading into the 21st century

INTL FCStone provides its clients with quick and convenient electronic access to the global precious metals markets via two proprietary trading platforms: PMXecute® (margin trading platform) and PMXecute+® (web-based physical gold trading platform). Both deliver trading experiences that are simple, reliable, intuitive and secure.

PMXecute+® is world’s first premium-based platform connecting consumers and suppliers of physical gold. This online platform brings transparency in buying physical gold, allowing clients to select a location, to view exactly what is on offer in all locations, choose the brand, and select the product. Up to Q1 2018, the platform has connected over one hundred accounts with accredited refineries and active traders.

PMXecute® is INTL’s electronic trading platform providing clients with real-time competitive pricing in both precious metals and foreign exchange. It offers live position analytics and easily accessible margin monitoring are easily accessible. Clients have access to liquidity across all time zones, virtually 24 hours a day with order functionality that can be tracked and viewed in real-time.

Our technology and online platforms can automate and accelerate interaction with customers, improving market access, transparency and efficiency.

In June 2018, PMXecute® will be available on mobile with an easy-to-use app, giving customers unrivalled access to markets wherever they are.

“INTL believes that modern technology should provide customers with free, direct and real-time access to precious metals across the globe, including products offered through our global network of supply partners. Our technology and online platforms can automate and accelerate interaction with customers, improving market access, transparency and efficiency”, Mr Huxley said.

INTL FCStone

About INTL FCStone

Bullion services
  • Physical trading
  • Ability to price and make payments in foreign currencies
  • Margin trading
  • Location swaps (multiple)
  • Storage and vaulting
  • Risk management
  • Futures clearing and execution
  • Contractual off-take and supply agreements
Deals in
  • Refined products such as LBMA, non-LBMA bars (large bars, kilo bars, 100 g bars)
  • Semi-refined products and doré
  • Scrap
  • Off-take arrangements
Other services in Singapore
  • Global payments (175 countries)
  • Commodity hedging for dairy, grains, oilseeds and softs
Memberships (Asia & London)
  • London Bullion Market Association
  • London Platinum and Palladium Market Association
  • Clearing and Execution Members of the CME
  • London Metal Exchange
  • Singapore Bullion Market Association
  • Market Making Members of the Dubai Gold and Commodities Exchange
Parent company

INTL FCStone Inc.

Nasdaq:

INTL

Total assets:

US$6.24 billion

Markets traded:
  • Grains/Oilseeds
  • Metals
  • Securities
  • Energy
  • Dairy
  • Renewable Fuels
  • Softs
  • Meats/Livestock
  • Forest Products
  • Currencies
  • Financial Futures

Contact

Martin Huxley
INTL Asia Pte Ltd
#12-62 Tower 2, One Raffles Place, Singapore 048616
Tel: +65 6309 1000
Email: martin.huxley@intlfcstone.com
Web: www.intlfcstone.com

* This article was published in partnership with INTL FCStone

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Lee Jia Yi

OPERATIONS & ADMIN EXECUTIVE
Before joining SBMA, Jia Yi worked as an Admin & Reporting Officer in her previous role. She holds a Diploma in Business & Social Enterprise from Ngee Ann Polytechnic. Jia Yi is responsible for managing and maintaining physical and digital files in SBMA, supporting invoicing processes, reconciling receivables and payables, coordinating meetings and conferences. Additionally, she will provide support to the team and assist the Business Director in managing the Association’s office operations and general administrative activities.

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Emily Oh

OPERATIONS & ADMIN EXECUTIVE
Emily Oh is the Operations & Admin Executive, a seasoned professional who values teamwork and effective communication. She is skilled at adapting to new challenges and takes a proactive and resourceful approach to every task. Before joining SBMA, Emily had experience coordinating international travel arrangements and spearheading community initiatives. Her role at SBMA will be providing operational and administrative support for projects and other matters to the team.

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Clara Chang

MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS EXECUTIVE
Clara Chang joins SBMA as the Marketing & Communications Executive, enriching the team with her extensive experience in content creation, social media management, and digital marketing. Prior to joining SBMA, Clara held the position of Marketing Executive at her previous job. She holds two bachelor’s degrees from the University at Buffalo, one in International Trade and another in Geographical Information Science. Her core duties will include maintaining the SBMA website, managing the quarterly Crucible newsletter, among other responsibilities.

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Mr John Levin

Global Metals
TD Securities
John Levin is the Head of Metal Sales & Trading – APAC at the Toronto Dominion Bank’s Singapore office. Prior to this role, he devoted seven years to leading precious metal sales for the ANZ banking group in his home country, Australia. Notably, from 2009 to 2011, John played a significant role on the management committee of the London Bullion Market Association while serving as the Head of Precious Metals Sales for HSBC Global Banking and Markets in the UK.

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Fabian Lew

MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER

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.

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Margaret Wong

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.

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Albert Cheng

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.

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Ms Pawan Nawawattanasub

CEO
YLG Bullion Singapore Pte Ltd

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.

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Mr Shaokai Fan

Head of Asia-Pacific (ex China) and Global Head of Central Banks
World Gold Council
Shaokai Fan is the Global Head of Central Banks at the World Gold Council, responsible for advising governments on gold matters, and enhancing the gold market through engagement, dialogue, and thought leadership. He works directly with central banks and sovereign wealth funds on investment considerations. Prior to this position, Shaokai held multiple roles at Standard Chartered Bank, including Director for Asia Strategic Initiatives and Associate-Director for Public Sector coverage. Shaokai holds a Masters of Public Administration from Columbia University and the London School of Economics, and an undergraduate degree in finance and economics from New York University.

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Mr Alan Liew

Head of Bullion & Commodities Trading
United Overseas Bank Limited
Alan is Head of Bullion and Commodities Trading for Group Trading in Global Markets, United Overseas Bank (UOB). Alan joined UOB and started the bank’s commodities trading business in 2014, previously he spent eight years in Standard Chartered Bank (SCB) trading both precious and base metals. During his tenure at SCB, he obtained the SGE gold trader licence and was part of the pioneering team for the SGE business and the FX quantitative trading team. Prior to trading, he worked for Monetary Authority of Singapore in the Financial Risk Management Division. He holds a BSc (Hon) in Computer Science at National University of Singapore and a MSc in Financial Engineering at Nanyang Technological University.

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Mr Nikos Kavalis

Managing Director
Metals Focus Singapore Pte Ltd
Nikos Kavalis is a founding partner of Metals Focus. He has over 20 years of experience in precious metals, having previously worked for the Royal Bank of Scotland and GFMS. Since September 2019, Nikos has been based in Singapore, where he also runs the local subsidiary of Metals Focus.

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Mr Nuttapong Hirunyasiri

CEO
MTS Gold Global Trading Pte Ltd
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Mr Raman Walia

Executive Director, Head of Commodities Sales – APAC
JP Morgan Chase Bank N.A.

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.

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Mr Andrew Clarke

Head of Brink’s Global Services
Brink’s Global Services Pte Ltd

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.

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Mr Kazuya Naoki

Head of Metals, Asia
ICBC Standard Bank Plc, Singapore Branch

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.

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Mr Vinh Nguyen

Head of Precious Metals, Asia
StoneX APAC Pte Ltd

Vinh Nguyen joined StoneX Group in Singapore at the beginning of 2008 and responsible for its APAC precious metals activities since 2019 until now.

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Mr KL Yap

General Manager, Singapore Refining Business Unit
Metalor Technologies (Singapore) Pte Ltd
KL YAP is the General Manager of Metalor Technologies (Singapore) Pte Ltd’s Singapore Refining Business Unit. He joined Metalor in 2013, initially in Refining Sales. In 2014, he became Refining Business Unit Manager, leading the development of a new precious metal refinery. KL was Vice Chairman of SBMA from 2017 to 2021, now serving as Chairman. With a degree in business commerce, finance, and marketing, he brings prior experience from refinery and heavy industries.