FinEx Club Featured: Navigating 2026's Mega Trends – Gold Boom, Rate Normalization & Yuan Strength

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What will really happen to gold & silver after their historic 2025 explosion? Will the Fed keep cutting — or slam on the brakes under new leadership? Is the RMB about to enter a powerful, sustained appreciation phase — and who stands to benefit most?

Key discussion points:

Will the Historic Precious Metals Surge Continue into 2026?

• Gold +70% and silver +170% in 2025 — one of the strongest rallies since the 1970s

• What’s driving the momentum?

• Silver’s hidden accelerator: explosive industrial demand from solar, EVs & AI

• Missed 2025? Could precious metals now be the must-have diversifier & inflation shield for 2026 portfolios?

The U.S. Rate Cut Cycle in 2026: Continuity with Uncertainty

• Fed easing widely expected to continue — but how far and how fast?

• Massive wildcard: Jerome Powell’s term ends May 2026, Trump nominates successor — dovish or hawkish pivot ahead?

• Reflation risks rising: tariffs, fiscal expansion, sticky inflation — could they derail the cutting cycle?

• Fed independence debates heating up — what does this mean for bond yields, equities & the dollar?

  
  

Navigating the RMB Trend in 2026: Appreciation Expectations Firm Up

• The big shift is already underway: yuan stronger than 7 per USD

• Stabilized U.S.-China relations lowering tail risks — but tariffs & global demand still loom

• PBOC managing volatility — setting the stage for controlled, powerful appreciation

• Actionable opportunities: RMB assets, Chinese equities, FX plays — who’s positioned to capture the inflows?

Don’t miss your chance to hear unfiltered views on the three most talked-about macro trades heading into 2026.

Register today — before the next big move catches the market off guard.

Organized by FinEx Club’s Financial Market Committee

Speaker Biography — Damien Han

Damien Han

Head of Sales, Asia-Pacific

MKS PAMP

Damien Han is the Head of Sales for Asia-Pacific (APAC) at MKS PAMP, one of the world’s most respected precious metals refiners, traders, and mints. Based in Hong Kong, Damien joined the company in October 2025, a strategic appointment that reflects MKS PAMP’s commitment to deepening its presence across Asia and strengthening Hong Kong’s role as a global trading hub.

With almost 30 years of industry expertise, Damien is recognized for his deep understanding of global precious metals markets, spanning commercial strategy, trading, risk management, client engagement, and market development. Prior to joining MKS PAMP, he served as Head of Precious Metals Sales – Greater China at ICBC Standard Bank, based in Singapore, where he supported market participants across the entire bullion value chain and held multiple senior roles tracing back to Standard Bank Group as Senior Vice President of Precious Metals Trading, where he managed global trading books, executed trades across various exchanges, and provided market insights and advisory services to institutional clients worldwide. His earlier experience includes trading and sales roles at HSBC and Republic National Bank of New York, building a strong foundation across regional and international markets. 

Academically, Damien holds an MBA with Distinction from the University of Hull and a Bachelor’s degree in Business (Banking) from Nanyang Technological University, where he also held several leadership and community roles.

As a guest speaker, Damien brings a unique combination of global market perspective, frontline trading experience, and strategic leadership. His insights into APAC market dynamics, global liquidity flows, and the evolving role of precious metals—both as financial instruments and strategic assets—make him a respected voice among industry leaders, policymakers, and institutional market participants.

In his current role, he leads MKS PAMP’s APAC sales strategy and client engagement, championing collaborative partnerships and innovative approaches that advance the precious metals ecosystem across the region.

Ken (Kin Tai) Cheung

Co-chairman, Financial Markets Committee, FinEx Club

Ken Cheung is a highly recognised foreign exchange (FX) strategist and macroeconomist with more than 12 years of specialized experience in foreign exchange markets and macroeconomic analysis, primarily within leading corporate and investment banking institutions in Asia.

Most notably, he served as Chief Asia FX Strategist at Mizuho Bank, where he led FX strategy across the region, delivering actionable insights on currency movements, global macro drivers, interest rate differentials, and cross-asset implications for institutional clients, corporates, and investors. His work focused on major Asian and G10 currencies, with particular emphasis on dynamics in the Greater China region, including the Chinese yuan (RMB), Hong Kong dollar, and their interplay with global factors like U.S. monetary policy and geopolitical shifts.

Ken is a prominent voice in financial media, frequently quoted and interviewed for his sharp, data-driven perspectives on FX trends. He has appeared regularly on top-tier international outlets such as Bloomberg, Reuters, and CNBC, as well as influential local Hong Kong publications including the Hong Kong Economic Journal (信報) and Hong Kong Economic Times (香港經濟日報). His commentary often covers timely topics like RMB internationalization, USD/Asia crosses, safe-haven flows, and central bank policies. Reflecting his extensive media footprint and thought leadership, his personal profile on the Bloomberg Terminal has amassed up to 116 pages of search results—highlighting the depth and frequency of his contributions to market discourse.

Academically, Ken holds both a Bachelor’s degree and a Master’s degree in Economics from The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK), one of Asia's leading institutions for economic research. He earned the prestigious Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation in 2012, underscoring his rigorous analytical foundation and commitment to the highest standards in investment and financial analysis.

Today, Ken continues to share forward-looking insights on global FX and macro trends, including through platforms like FinEx Club, where he provides expert commentary on key markets such as gold, interest rates, and the RMB—helping investors navigate complex, evolving environments in 2026 and beyond. His blend of banking experience, media presence, and academic credentials makes him a trusted authority for institutional and professional audiences in Hong Kong and across Asia.