Singapore Bullion Market Association

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Privacy Policy of Singapore Bullion Market Association (“SBMA”)

1. INCORPORATION OF TERMS AND CONFIDENTIALITY OF PERSONAL DATA

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The SBMA respects the confidentiality of your personal data and wants you to know what information about you it collects, and what it does with that information.
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By providing personal data, you consent to the use of your information by SBMA and its agents, subcontractors and representatives as described herein and in the Terms and Conditions of Use of the SBMA (the “Terms”). The Terms set out detailed information about the services and materials provided by SBMA. Capitalized terms that are used in this Privacy Policy which are not otherwise defined herein have the same definition given to them in the Terms.

2. INFORMATION THAT MAY BE COLLECTED

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While you are not required to register or give us any personal information about yourself in order to visit the SBMA Website and/or to view certain parts or features that have been made generally available to you on our Website, you acknowledge and agree that this may change and SBMA may in the future or in certain circumstances require you to register or give us personal information in order for you to access parts of the SBMA Website. However, only SBMA members may access Other Materials. In order to do so, an SBMA member will have to register for an Account with SBMA. Certain information would be required in order to register for an Account, such information may include certain personal information about you, including your first and last name, your profession, the country in which you reside, your email address, your phone number etc….

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In addition, where you sign up for any seminars or events on the SBMA website either organised by the SBMA or by other associations or entities, you may be required to provide information regarding your credit card, your billing address and other related personal details to a third party service provider or vendor such as event organisers and payment processors. For the purpose of processing your payment when you sign up for such seminars or events, you agree that your information may be transferred by SBMA to such a third party service provider or vendor which in turn may transfer your information to another jurisdiction for the purposes of processing payment or similar. If you agree, your credit card and personal information may be archived in the database of a third party service provider or vendor to facilitate your checkout process for future transactions.
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SBMA will only activate the Account and provide access to Other Materials if it is of the view that there are no discrepancies, ambiguity, or contradiction in the information submitted by you. For the avoidance of doubt, SBMA is not obliged or required to check the information submitted for any discrepancy, ambiguity or contradiction. SBMA may at its sole and absolute discretion suspend or discontinue an Account Holder’s access to the Account or the provision of, or modify, all or any of the Other Materials without giving any reason.
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SBMA may collect certain information about your use of the Website or the Services. SBMA may collect information including but not limited to those concerning the type of browser you use, the type of computer operating system you use, your IP address, your connection speed, the domain name of your Internet service provider, the geographic location from which you are accessing our Services and/or the website or advertisement from which you linked to the Website.

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If you use a mobile device like a tablet or phone to access the Website or the Services, SBMA may access, collect, monitor, store on your device, or remotely store one or more “device identifiers.” Device identifiers are small data files or similar data structures stored on or associated with your mobile device, which uniquely identify your mobile device. SBMA may also track and collect information about you, including your Website usage patterns, such as the pages on the Website you have visited, searches you have conducted and the amount of time you have spent on the Website.

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Any personal data provided by you or communications sent by you to SBMA through the Website may be kept for our records or for any such use as may be deemed necessary or appropriate by SBMA, and for as long as it deems fit or as may be required by applicable laws.

3. USE OF INFORMATION COLLECTED

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Information collected may be used, both by SBMA and by our authorized third party service providers, to collect, discover, and prepare aggregate statistical and volume information, and other similar data, including with respect to the number, characteristics, behavior, of visitors to the Website, (collectively, “Aggregate Site Information”). SBMA may use, and permit our authorized third party vendors or service providers to use this Aggregate Site Information in order to administer the Website, for research purposes to further develop, improve and promote SBMA and the Website, to improve visitor experience, to manage the Services, track visitor behavior and for other purposes as described in this privacy policy from time to time and which are not prohibited by applicable law.
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In order to keep you informed about the Services, you agree that the SBMA may from time to time send you notices, announcements, alerts or any other information by way of emails, postal mail, facsimile transmissions, SMS or other text messages, voice calls or any other forms of communication,
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SBMA will not forward, disclose, share, sell or rent your personal data to third-party organizations, except as in circumstances required by any applicable law or as otherwise described herein. Exceptions of disclosure and sharing of personal data may include, but are not limited to legitimate interests of relevant law enforcement authorities in relation to any sanction program (such as an embargo, trade prohibition) adopted by Singapore, ASEAN, the European Union, the United Kingdom, the United States and the United Nations.

4. SECURITY OF INFORMATION COLLECTED

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Information collected by SBMA may be stored in servers in Singapore and/or other countries that may have different levels of privacy protection. To the extent allowed by any applicable law, you consent to such transfer and processing of the information in such other countries.

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SBMA will use reasonable measures and to the extent permitted by applicable law to maintain the security of all information collected against any loss, theft, unauthorised use, disclosure, or modification and to ensure the integrity of the information.

5. COOKIES

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Cookies are small text files that a website sends to your web browser. They are then stored on your computer. Cookies enable a website to collect information about you such as your browsing behaviour on the website or your preferred language, in order to improve your browsing experience and the functionalities of the website.
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SBMA may install cookies on your computer or mobile device to improve your browsing experience. You agree for SBMA to install cookies on your computer or mobile device in this regard.

6. ACCESS AND UPDATING INFORMATION

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You may request to access, review, rectify or delete any personal information collected by SBMA at info@sbma.org.sg. While SBMA will make reasonable efforts to accommodate your request, to the extent allowed by applicable law, SBMA reserves the right to impose certain restrictions and requirements on such access request.

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You may also withdraw consent to your personal data being collected, used or disclosed by the SBMA. In this case, generally your Account registered with the SBMA will be terminated and you will cease to have access to the Other Materials.

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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.

Ms Pawan Nawawattanasub

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
Nuttapong Hirunyasiri is the CEO of MTS Gold Group, one of Thailand’s top 10 companies and top 3 bullion companies. He started MTS Gold Group’s first overseas office in Singapore and has been expanding the group business internationally. He focuses on product development and innovation for gold investment, with the aim of being a leader in providing the full suite of gold investment services in the ASEAN region.

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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.