As is tradition, the opening session of the LBMA/LPPM Global Precious Metals Conference in Kyoto began with opening remarks from LBMA – Dr. Paul Fisher OBE (Chair) and Ruth Crowell (CEO) – and Dr. Jonathan Butler (LPPM). Unusually, though, this year’s opening session included a metaphorical ‘passing of the baton’ as Paul Fisher stepped aside and welcomed Peter Zoellner as the new Chair. Paul remarked that he was “more than happy to hand the reins over to someone so capable,” while Ruth took the chance to thank Paul for his “wisdom, strategy, and dedication to LBMA” over an impressive nine-year stint. Peter responded ... (full story)