Programme
An excellent range of speakers are lined up for the Conference in Singapore, 16-18 October 2016, to offer their unique insight into the major issues of interest in the precious metals market. Highlights include the distinguished economist, William White, who will deliver the Keynote address to kick start proceedings. Elsewhere on the programme are sessions focused on the topical issues impacting the precious metals market, including the bullion market in China and India, PGM growth in Asia and what the future may hold for the industry.
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Sunday, 16th October
15:30
Welcome and Networking Receptions, Shangri–la Hotel
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Day One – Monday, 17th October
09:00 – 10:30 Opening Session
Welcome Remarks
Grant Angwin, LBMA Co-Chairman and President, Asahi Refining
Paul Fisher, LBMA Co-Chairman
Tim Pearce, LPPM Chairman and General Manager, Johnson Matthey
Lim Hng Kiang, Minister of Trade and Industry (Trade) and Deputy Chairman of the Monetary Authority of Singapore
Introductory Remarks
Ruth Crowell, LBMA Chief Executive
Keynote Speeches
International Macro–Perspective
William White, Chairman of the OECD Economic Development and Review Committee
View from the Regional Economic Perspective
Eric Robertsen, Managing Director, Head, Global Macro Strategy and FX Research, Standard Chartered Bank
10:30 – 11:30 Coffee Break
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11:30 – 12:30 Session 2: Debt & Deflation – Does Gold Offer Effective Protection?
Moderator , William White, Chairman of the OECD Economic Development and Review Committee
Panel
Terence Kooyker, Portfolio Manager, Blenheim Capital Management, LLC
Kathleen Kelley, Commodities Consultant, Queen Anne’s Gate Capital Management
Ray Eyles, Partner of the Commodities Fund, Millennium Capital SG
Tom Kendall, Head: Precious Metals Strategy, ICBC Standard Bank
12:30 – 13:45 Lunch
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13:45 – 14:15 Session 3: LBMA Developments
Moderator, Ruth Crowell, LBMA Chief Executive
GDL Update
Neil Harby, LBMA Good Delivery Officer
Strategy Update
Ruth Crowell, LBMA Chief Executive
Regulatory Update
Sakhila Mirza, LBMA General Counsel
14:15 – 15:30 Session 4: The Bullion Market in China
Moderator, Albert Cheng, CEO, Singapore Bullion Market Association and Advisor, World Gold Council
Developments in the Chinese Market
Jiao Jinpu, Chairman, Shanghai Gold Exchange
Reconciliation and Discrepancies of Gold flows into China
Matthew Turner, Associate Director, Macquarie Capital (Europe) Ltd
View from an International Bullion Bank
Paul Voller, Head of Precious Metals, Global Markets, HSBC
View from a Chinese Bullion Bank
Yang Qing, Deputy General Manager, Global Market Department, Bank of China
15:30 – 16:00 Coffee Break
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16:00 – 17:15 Session 5: India – Redefining Gold … the Shift from “Savings” to “Luxury”
Moderator, Rajesh Khosla, Managing Director, MMTC–PAMP, India
Panel
Surender Kumar Jindal, Managing Director, Jindal Dyechem Industries PVT Ltd
Shekhar Bhandari, Senior EVP & Business Head – Global Transaction Banking & Precious Metals, Kotak Mahindra Bank
Sunil Kashyap, Managing Director, Global Banking and Markets, Scotiabank and Chairman of SBMA
David Gornall, Consultant, DG Consulting
17:15 Close of Day One
18:30 Pre–Dinner Cocktail Reception & Conference Dinner, Gardens By the Bay
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Day Two – Tuesday, 18th October
09:00 – 10:15 Session 6: PGM Growth in Asia
Moderator, John Cullen, Precious Metals Management, Johnson Matthey
Outlook for the Auto Catalysts Market in China
Henry Liu, General Manager, Johnson Matthey
Driving Platinum Demand within Asian Jewellery Markets
Huw Daniels, CEO, Platinum Guild International
Platinum Retail Business Overview in Japan
Kate Harada, Officer, General Manager, TANAKA Holdings
Asia's Impact on the PGM Market and Prices, Now and In the Future
Beresford Clarke, Head of Research (PGMs), SFA (Oxford) Ltd
10:15 – 11:00 Coffee Break
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11:00 – 12:15 Session 7: Producers and Refiners: The Challenges of Financing and Managing Price Risk
Moderator –Courtney Lynn, Vice President, Investor Relations and Treasurer, Coeur Mining, Inc.
Panel
Richard G Hayes, CEO, The Perth Mint
John Welborn, CEO & Managing Director, Resolute Mining Limited
Stuart Murray, Non Executive Chairman and Director, Sylvania Platinum Limited
12:15 – 13:15 Session 8: Responsible Gold Guidance Session
Panel
Carolyn Duran, PhD, Director, Global Supply Management, Intel
Kevin Telmer, Executive Director, Artisanal Gold Council
David Higgins, Head of Interpol's Illicit Markets and Environmental Security Sub-Directorate
13:15 – 14:30 Lunch
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14:30 – 15:45 Session 9: Future Thoughts: Potential Pathways for the Precious Metals
People and Power: The Forces Shaping Asia’s Key Economies
Andrew Staples, Director, Economist Corporate Network, South-East Asia, The Economist Group
Panel
John Levin, Global Head of Metal Sales, ANZ Bank
Bob (Hiroyuki) Takai, Executive Officer, Sumitomo Corporation and President & CEO, Sumitomo Corporation Global Research Co. Ltd
Chris Watling, CEO & Chief Market Strategist, Longview Economics
Tim Gardiner, Managing Director, Head of Global Precious Metals The Toronto-Dominion Bank
15:45 – 16:15 Coffee Break
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16:15 – 17:15 Session 10: Delegate Feedback & Closing Session
Moderator – Ruth Crowell, LBMA Chief Executive
Wrap Up/Conference Review
John Reade, Gold Strategist & Partner, Paulson Europe
David Jollie, Market Analysis Manager, Anglo American
Conference Closing Remarks
Ruth Crowell, LBMA Chief Executive
Prizes Presentation: Best Speaker and Feedback Session Participant
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