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Program Schedule
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Theme:
Connecting Markets. Shaping Future
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Day - 0: Saturday, June 13, 2026 -
Warming up for those early birds
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12:00 Noon onwards
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Golf Tournament by invitation only Sponsored by Lao Bullion Bank & Malca-Amit
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Theme:
Connecting Markets. Shaping Future
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Day - 1: Sunday, June 14, 2026 -
Greetings, Re-connecting, and Exploring Business Opportunities
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3:00 pm onwards
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Delegate Registration & Informal Networking
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5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
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Welcome Cocktail Reception Sponsored by Metalor Tanaka
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Theme:
Connecting Markets. Shaping Future
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Day - 2: Monday, June 15, 2026 -
Markets, Architecture, and Direction
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Simultaneous Translation (English - Mandarin - English) is available during conference sessions
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Inaugural Session
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9:00 am to 9:10 am
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Welcome Address by Mr KL Yap, Chairman, SBMA
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9:10 am to 9:20 am
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Opening Address by Guest of Honour
Mr Gan Kim Yong, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade and Industry, and Chairman of the Monetary Authority of Singapore
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9:20 am to 9:30 am
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MOU Signing
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9:30 am to 10:10 am
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Special Address by Mr David Tait, Global CEO, World Gold Council
Special Address by Ms Ruth Crowell, CEO, London Bullion Market Association
Special Address by Mr Trevor Raymond, CEO, World Platinum Investment Council
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10:10 am to 10:40 am
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Networking Coffee Break
Sponsored by MKS PAMP
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10:40 am to 11:00 am
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Keynote Address: Asia Pacific in a Fragmenting World
Macroeconomics outlook with explicit reference to bullion flows. Implications for Asia, ASEAN, and market neutrality
Mr Heng Koon How, ED, Head of Markets Strategy, Global Economics & Markets Research, UOB
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11:00 am to 11:15 am
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Presentation: Project Lion 2 - From Vision to Execution
Mr Albert Cheng, CEO, SBMA
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11:15 am to 11:45 am
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Session-1: ASEAN Precious Metals Market Architecture
Chair:
Mr Andrew Clarke, Head of Brinks Global Services, Singapore, Malaysia & Brunei
Speakers:
Khun Pawan Nawawattanasub, CEO, YLG Bullion International Co Ltd
Mr Chanthone Sitthixay, CEO, Lao Bullion Bank
Mr Kazuya Naoki, Managing Director / Head of Metals, Asia, ICBC Standard Bank Plc, Singapore
Mr Li Zhen, Managing Director, Head of FX, Precious Metals and Digital Assets, Global Financial Markets, DBS Bank
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11:45 am to 12:15 pm
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Session-2: The Road Map to Advance PGM Market in Asia Pacific Region
Chair:
Ms Grace Lin, Manager, Asia Ex-Japan Product Partnerships, World Platinum Investment Council
Speakers:
Mr Joseph Stefans, Group Head of Trading, MKS PAMP
Mr Kenny Hu, CFA, Head of Precious Metals Strategy, Citi
Mr Weibin Deng, Regional Head - Asia Pacific, World Platinum Investment Council
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12:15 pm to 12:45 pm
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Session-3: Connecting China markets via Hong Kong
Chair:
Mr Roland Wang, Regional CEO, World Gold Council China
Speakers:
Mr King Leung, Global Head, Financial Services, Fintech, and Sustainability, InvestHK
Ms Zhu Jing, General Manager, Global Markets, Bank of China (Hong Kong) Ltd
Mr Wenbin Huang, Founder and Chairman, Point Gold Precious Metals
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12:45 pm to 1:15 pm
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Session-4: Connecting Major Pools - China, India, and the Middle East with the Asia Pacific
Chair:
Mr Amar Singh, Head of Metals, Asia Pacific & Middle East, StoneX Group Inc.
Speakers:
Mr Raman Walia, Managing Director, JP Morgan Chase Bank N.A.
Mr Monal Thakkar, Founder & MD, Ashoka Global
Ms Peggy Chang, Managing Director, Head of Metal Origination, HSBC Limited
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1:15 pm to 2:45 pm
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Networking Lunch Sponsored by LBMA
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3:00 pm to 5:15 pm
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"Singapore Sling" Round Table (Multi-Track)
Small-group, anchor-led discussions
• Abaxx Exchange
• India - IIBX
• Japan Bullion Market Association (JBMA)
• Laos - Lao Bullion Bank
• London Bullion Market Association (LBMA)
• Thailand
• Singapore Bullion Market Association (SBMA)
• The CME Group
• The Silver Institute
• UAE – DMCC, Dubai Business Group for Bullion and Gold Refinery (DBRG)
• Women in PGM (WiPGM)
• World Gold Council
• World Gold Council China
• World Platinum Investment Council
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5:30 pm onwards
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Shuttle Service to "Gardens by the Bay" from Shangri-La
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6:00 pm to 10:00 pm
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Cocktails & Gala Dinner at Gardens by the Bay Sponsored by Rand Refinery
• Announcement of "Predict & Win" Contest winners Sponsored by ABC Bullion & Silver Bullion
• Shuttle back to the venue hotel is arranged
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Theme:
Connecting Markets. Shaping Future
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Day - 3: Tuesday, June 16, 2026 -
Future Pathways and Market Confidence
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Simultaneous Translation (English - Mandarin - English) is available during conference sessions
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| 9:15 am to 9:30 am |
Announcement |
| 9:30 am to 10:20 am |
Session-5: Beyond Gold - Silver, PGMs, and New Demand Drivers
Chair:
Ms Suki Cooper, Global Head, Commodities Research, Standard Chartered Bank PLC
Speakers:
Ms Rhona O'Connell, Head of Market Analysis, EMEA and Asia Region, StoneX Financial Ltd
Dr. Trevor Keel, Senior Technical Director, The Silver Institute
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| 10:20 am to 10:35 am |
Sponsor Felicitation
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| 10:35 am to 11:20 am |
Session-6: Sustainability, Trust, and Market Integrity
Chair:
Mr John Mulligan, Head of Sustainability Strategy, World Gold Council
Speakers:
Ms Doris Qihui Bao, CFA, Advisor, LBMA
Mr Ben Kirkwood, Head of ESG, ABC Refinery
Mr Urs Roosli, CEO, aXedras
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| 11:20 am to 11:40 am |
Networking Coffee Break Sponsored by Sino-Platinum Metals
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| 11:40 am to 11:45 am |
Launch of Gold Focus 2026 and highlights
Mr Nikos Kavalis, Founding Partner & Managing Director, Metals Focus Singapore Pte Ltd
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| 11:45 am to 12:45 pm |
Session-7: Precious Metals Outlook Roundtable
Chair:
Mr Nikos Kavalis, Founding Partner & Managing Director, Metals Focus Singapore Pte Ltd
Speakers:
Mr Bart Melek, Global Head of Commodity Market Strategy, TD Securities
Mr Yuichi (Bruce) Ikemizu, Representative Director, JBMA
Mr Jordan Eliseo, General Manager, ABC Bullion
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| 12:45 pm to 1:15 pm |
Conference Synthesis & Closing Reflections
Presenters:
Ms Joni Teves, Chief Precious Metals Strategist, UBS Investment Bank
Ms Suki Cooper, Global Head, Commodities Research, Standard Chartered Bank
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| 1:15 pm to 1:20 pm |
Vote of Thanks
Mr Albert Cheng, CEO, SBMA
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| 1:20 pm to 3:00 pm |
Networking Lunch
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