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Asia Pacific Precious Metals Conference

APPMC 2022

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Conference Schedule - APPMC 2023

Day - 1: Sunday, June 04, 2023

Theme: The role of ASEAN in building an integrated precious metals market in Asia Pacific

5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Delegate Registration
Welcome Cocktail Reception at Sky Ballroom Sponsored by Metalor

Day - 2: Monday, June 05, 2023

Theme: The role of ASEAN in building an integrated precious metals market in Asia Pacific

9:00 am - 10:00 am Inaugural Session
Welcome Address by Mr KL Yap, Chairman, SBMA, GM, Refining Business Unit, Singapore, Metalor Technologies - Download PDF
Address by Mr Ivan Tan, Director (Trade), Enterprise Singapore - Download PDF
Address by Ms Ruth Crowell, CEO, LBMA - Download PDF
Address by Mr David Tait, Global CEO, WGC
Address by Mr Gu Wenshuo, Vice President, Shanghai Gold Exchange
10:00 am - 10:30 am Keynote Address
Inflation, geopolitics and gold demand
Dr. Taimur Baig, MD & Chief Economist, DBS Bank - Download PDF
10:30 am - 10:35 am Group Photo Session
10:35 am - 11:00 am Networking Coffee Break Sponsored by Sino-Platinum Metals
11:00 am - 12:15 pm Session-1: What does the Market Participants Want from ASEAN Precious Metals Markets?
Chair: Mr Albert Cheng, CEO, SBMA
Panellists:
Mr Dato Wira Louis Ng, Public Gold Group of Companies, Malaysia - Download PDF
Mr Nuttapong (Golf) Hirunyasiri, MTS Gold Group, Thailand - Download PDF
Mr Huynh Trung Khanh, Vietnam Gold Traders Association, Vietnam - Download PDF
Mr Sahat Pangabahan, PT Pegadaian, Indonesia
12:15 pm - 1:00 pm Special Session on China - Curated by Shanghai Gold Exchange
Session Opening Remarks - Mr Albert Cheng, SBMA
Outlook on China Gold Market’s New Development Opportunities
- Mr Yongtao Zhang, China Gold Association - Download PDF
Connection between China and Southeast Asia Gold Market
- Mr Roland Wang, WGC
International Development of Shanghai Gold Exchange
- Mr Li Ming, SGEI - Download PDF
Trading Opportunities on SGE International Board
- Mr Koon Wong Lee, ICBC Standard Bank
Jewellery Manufacturing Cooperation between Singapore and China
- Ms Mary Lim, SK Jewelry
Collaboration Opportunity in Bullion Market of China and Southeast Asia
- Mr Yuhan Wang, Dongwu Gold Group
1:00 pm - 2:45 pm Networking Lunch Sponsored by LBMA
2:45 pm - 3:45 pm Session-2: Understanding the significance of Gold Bar Integrity (GBI)
Chair: Ms Sakhila Mirza, Executive Director, LBMA
Panellists:
Mr Gregor Gregersen, Silver Bullion Pte Ltd
Mr Sachin Patel, CME Group - Download PDF
Mr Urs Roosli, aXedras Group AG
Mr David Woodford, ABC Refinery
3:45 pm - 4:15 pm Networking Coffee Break Sponsored by Sino-Platinum Metals
4:15 pm - 4:45 pm Special Session on Indonesia
Keynote Address:
Dr. Ferry Irawan, Acting Deputy Minister for Macroeconomic and Finance Coordination, Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs, Indonesia
Chair: Mr Albert Cheng, CEO, SBMA
Panellists:
Dr. Ferry Irawan, Acting Deputy Minister for Macroeconomic and Finance Coordination, Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs, Indonesia - Download PDF
Mr Agus Wibowo, Assistant Deputy for Financial Services and Information Industry, Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs, Indonesia
Mr Sahat Pangabahan, PT Pegadaian, Indonesia
4:45 pm - 4:55 pm Special Address by
Ms Zhuoying Jing, Asian Chapter, Events and Outreach, Women in PGMs
4:55 pm - 5:45 pm Session-3: The Emergence of PGM in ASEAN
Chair: Mr Martin Huxley, Honorary Advisor, SBMA
Panellists:
Mr Frank Chen, BR Metals Pte Ltd - Download PDF
Mr Weibin Deng, Asia Pacific / World Platinum Investment Council - Download PDF
Mr Gregory Frith, StoneX - Download PDF
Mr Simon Huang, Sino-Platinum Metals - Download PDF
6:00 pm onwards Informal Networking Cocktails
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Gala Dinner at Grand Ballroom Sponsored by Rand Refinery

Day - 3: Tuesday, June 06, 2023

Theme: The role of ASEAN in building an integrated precious metals market in Asia Pacific

9:00 am - 9:15 am Special Session on India
Mr Kamlesh Sharma, International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA)
9:15 am - 10:15 am Session-4: ESG Initiatives in Precious Metals Sector
Chair: Ms Hannah Brandstaetter, ESG Programme Director, WGC
Panellists:
Mr Wayne Gordon, UBS AG
Mr Jonathan Jodry, Metalor Technologies - Download PDF
Mr Robin Wang, Zijin (Singapore) International Mining Pte. Ltd. - Download PDF
10:30 am - 11:00 am Networking Coffee Break Sponsored by KGI Asia
11:00 am - 12:00 noon Session-5: Technology & Innovation in Precious Metals Industry
Chair: Mr Andrew Naylor, Chair, Public Affairs Committee, SBMA
Panellists:
Ms Anoushka Rayner, Paxos - Download PDF
Mr Steven Randall, Kallanish Index Services Ltd.
Mr JingKai Peng, HydraX Pte. Ltd.
Mr Le Tri Thong, Phu Nhuan Jewelry Joint Stock Company
12:00 noon - 1:00 pm Session-6:
Launch of the 2023 MF Gold Focus

Mr Nikos Kavalis, MD-Singapore, Metals Focus
Precious Metals Price Outlook
Chair: Mr Nikos Kavalis, MD-Singapore, Metals Focus
Panellists:
Mr Bart Melek, TD Securities
Mr Yuichi (Bruce) Ikemizu, Japan Bullion Market Association
Mr Nicholas Frappell, ABC Refinery
1:00 pm - 1:10 pm Closing Remarks & Thank You
1:10 pm - 2:30 pm Networking Lunch
Close of APPMC 2023