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IPMI NY METRO CHAPTER
SAVE THE DATE

SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 | NEW YORK CITY, USA

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SAVE THE DATE!
IPMI NY METRO CHAPTER
PLATINUM WEEK
SEPTEMBER 17, 2025
3 Times Square
3 Times Square: 42nd, between 6th and 7th Ave
New York, NY 10036
2:30 to 6:30pm

All events are in the same building
Ask for the IPMI NY Metro chapter event

Agenda
3:30 pm Opening remarks
3:45 pm Ben Zhang, Loomis International - The impact of tariffs on the metal industry
4:10 pm Tim Murray, Johnson Matthey - The world of PGM's
4:35 pm James Steel, HSBC - Gold and Silver
5:00 pm-6:30 pm Casual Cocktail Hour/Networking
 

SPEAKERS

IPMI New York Metro chapter

Tim Murray
Director, Precious Metals Management - Johnson Matthey

Tim has spent 36 years with Johnson Matthey in a variety of commercial refining / trading / product roles, with most of the time spent in Johnson Matthey's metals trading business. Currently responsible for JM's metal trading and commercial activities for all four regional desks - U.K., Pennsylvania, Hong Kong, and Shanghai.

IPMI New York Metro chapter

James Steel
Chief Precious Metals Analyst - HSBC

James joined HSBC in May 2006. Previously James ran the New York research department for Refco, a large US commodities brokerage house, specializing in energy and metals. James also worked for The Economist in the Economist Intelligence Unit covering commodity producing nations and on the Middle East desk. He is often quoted in the financial media and frequently appears on Bloomberg and CNBC.

IPMI New York Metro chapter

Benjamin Zhang
Vice President Customs Brokerage Services - Loomis International

Benjamin has been a licensed Customs Broker license for over 8 years. He is a board director of the JFK Brokers and Freight Forwarding Association and is a positive force of continuous improvement building a collaborative community. He is also the Vice President of Customshouse Brokerage Services and the FMC qualifying individual.



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Metro New York Chapter

Our Mission

President: Chiranjit Sapre, Heraeus

The Metro New York Chapter currently has more than 150 members. Our mission is to continue to provide quality programs and top-notch activities for our members and guests, creating a favorable venue for the exchange of ideas and information pertinent to the precious metals' industry as well as an opportunity to socialize.

The Metro New York Chapter gratefully acknowledges the support of the IPMI and its board of directors and looks forward to working with them to our mutual benefit in the future. The chapter is thankful for the support of our members and sponsors.

OFFICERS & DIRECTORS

Officers

President
Chiranjit Sapre

Past President
Miguel Perez-Santalla

Secretary
John Keating

Co-Treasurers
Lynn Davis, FideliTrade
Manoj Sathananthan

Our Directors

Sharon Bachman
Nelson Castellanos
Lynn Davis
James Gavilan
John Keating
Miguel Perez-Santalla
Mitch Rosenberg
CJ (Chiranjit) Sapre
Manoj Sathananthan
Randy Weinerman

 

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