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ABOUT SBMA
(Singapore Bullion Market Association)

OUR VISION & MISSION

Our vision is for Singapore to emerge as a leading precious metals hub in the Asia Pacific region and a global centre of connectivity for precious metals.
Our mission is to empower member companies to flourish within Singapore and leverage its strengths as a launchpad for Asia Pacific expansion.

MEMBERSHIP

SBMA is a non-profit member-driven organisation that represents our members from the precious metals industry, including but not limited to bullion banks, exchanges, refineries, trading firms and logistics companies. Our members enjoy wide-ranging benefits from their membership.

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OUR SERVICES

ORGANISING

ORGANISING

SBMA organises conferences and networking events, providing opportunities for you to conduct business and gain valuable insights into precious metals from industry experts.

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CONSULTING

CONSULTING

Our Senior Management team and Management Committee members are esteemed leaders in the bullion industry. They offer valuable insights to assist you in establishing your precious metals business in Singapore or expanding into the Asia Pacific region.

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TRAINING

TRAINING

SBMA has also collaborated with our partners on developing a professional curriculum focused on gold for the region, training you and the next generation of professionals in the bullion industry.

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Mark the Dates for APPMC 2026 !

Join us back at Shangri-La Hotel Singapore from 14-16 June 2026.
The official photos and presentations for APPMC 2025 are now available. We look forward to reconnecting with everyone in APPMC 2026 at Shangri-La Hotel, Orange Grove Road, Singapore.
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PRECIOUS METALS NEWS AND ACTIVITIES

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SBMA CEO Albert Cheng featured on SmarterMarkets Series 31 Episode 4 (July 19)

SBMA CEO Albert Cheng joins SmarterMarkets™ with David Greely to share SBMA’s vision for Singapore to become a leading global center for the trading of gold and other precious metals – and the SBMA’s roadmap to making that vision a reality.

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60 SECONDS IN PLATINUM

KEEPING PACE WITH PLATINUM

According to Umicore, a leading advanced materials business, platinum is the precious metal of choice when it comes to medical technology. This is due to its unique properties, including chemical inertness, corrosion resistance, biocompatibility, temperature and dimensional stability, and excellent electrical conductivity.
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Unearthed: Tariffs, Fed Uncertainty, and Gold’s Surge

In the new episode of The Unearthed Podcast, hosts John Reade and Joseph Cavatoni, examine the forces driving gold to fresh record highs – from tariff clarity in the US to renewed investor demand and shifting interest rate expectations.
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PLATINUM PERSPECTIVE

Platinum ETF selling after c.50% price increase, offset by strength in bar and coin, jewellery, and exchange stocks

Over the past two years, above ground platinum stocks have reduced by ~38% due to market deficits. WPIC has always acknowledged that ETFs can act as a source of platinum supply, but only if the price incentivises selling.
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SBMA Delegation to Thailand Gold Forum

The SBMA Secretariat led a small delegation from our membership to the Thailand Gold Forum. CEO of SBMA, Albert Cheng, also had the honour of moderating the insightful panel discussion on the gold markets across Southeast Asia. A heartfelt thank you to our distinguished panellists — Mr Nikos Kavalis, Mr Shaokai Fan, Ms Souphaphone Souannavong, and Mr Amar Singh for sharing their perspectives on each region’s unique dynamics and opportunities.
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SBMA's Delegation to Lao Gold Festival 2025

We were honoured to lead a delegation to attend the inaugural Lao Gold Festival organised by our foreign associate member, Lao Bullion Bank (LBB), and witnessed the launch of its LBB Plus app during the Gala Dinner. Our Chairman, KL YAP was invited to give the opening remarks, reaffirming SBMA’s role in strengthening regional and global bullion ties.
We also had the privilege of engaging with the Speaker of Parliament, Lao ministers, and Deputy Chief of Mission and Councillor, Singapore Embassy.
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PLATINUM QUARTERLY

PLATINUM QUARTERLY Q2 2025

A significant focus of the second quarter of 2025 was the 37% increase in platinum prices over the three months to June. Interestingly, platinum prices rose despite the market only being in a modest deficit of 11 koz during Q2 2025.
WPIC Platinum Quarterly Q2 2025
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Crucible issue 35

Our latest edition presents you with news and stories from the precious metals industry, along with a collection of fascinating feature articles. You can either download our newsletter in PDF format or read it online today!

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Why set up your Precious Metals Business in Singapore?

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Looking to expand your precious metals business into the ASEAN region?

To gain insights about the region, read our Gold Market Analysis Reports.

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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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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 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.

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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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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.

Ms Crystal Xu

Vice President
TD Securities
Based in Singapore, Crystal has over a decade of experience in the metals market, specializing in trading, structuring, and delivering solutions for institutional and commercial clients across Asia. She leads initiatives spanning both physical and derivative products and plays a central role in advancing TD’s regional metals strategy. With deep expertise in market dynamics and strong cross-functional collaboration, she helps drive business growth, product innovation, and risk-informed decision making across the firm’s Asia-Pacific platform.

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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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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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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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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 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.

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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 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 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 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 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 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.