Antwerp's diamond offices raided

News  |  www.nationaljewelernetwork.com | Oct 22, 2008

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http://www.nationaljewelernetwork.com/njn/content_display/colored_stones/e3ia885e08d50203148dd9d03013ba14378

Gardner to Present AML Report to World Bank

News  |  www.jckonline.com | Oct 17, 2008

Cecilia L. Gardner will present an overview of the U.S. jewelry industry’s response to government regulations requiring the industry to develop and execute anti-money laundering programs to The World Bank, Financial Market Integrity Group on Oct. 30.

http://www.jckonline.com/article/CA6606221.html

Diamond Miner Alrosa Tries to Make the Cut

News  |  www.israelidiamond.co.il | Sep 11, 2008

“Along with standard requirements to potential diamond clients, the new edition requires availability of information in respect of shareholders, management and other persons who are members of the same group, including the ultimate beneficiary, as is provided for by the competition laws.

http://www.israelidiamond.co.il/English/News.aspx?boneId=918&objid=4043

U.S. FinCEN Issues New Guidance for Jewelry Dealers

Blog  |  jewelryblogger.com | Mar 11, 2008

At the Jewelers Vigilance Committee’s (JVC) ongoing anti-money laundering (AML) seminar series: Anti-Money Laundering Update: What's Next and What You Need To Know, James H. Freis, Jr. Director, Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), issued the first additional guidance for the jewelry

http://jewelryblogger.com/2008/03/11/us-fincen-issues-new-guidance-for-jewelry-dealers.aspx

Untitled Page - Czech Republic Signs New KPCS Law

CZECH PRESIDENT SIGNED NEW LAW IMPLEMENTING KPCS PRINCIPLES STATEMENT OF CZECH GEMOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION (CGA), JANUARY 26, 2005 New law allows harmonizing trade in rough diamonds regulation with money laundering and combat against financing of terrorism.

http://www.diamonds.net/news/ExportItem.aspx?ArticleID=11235&Action=Print

JVC Partners with AGS, AGTA and JBT on Patriot Act Kit Discount

JVC reserved the best price for JVC members, however. JVC's discount to associations is valid until Jan. 1, 2006, which is also the deadline for industry companies to become AML compliant. "The JVC maintains ethics and integrity in our industry by promoting legal compliance.

http://www.professionaljeweler.com/archives/news/2005/070705story1.html

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Our media library allows you access our reports, press releases, briefing documents, videos and audio clips. You are able to search for the information you need by using the menu to the left of your screen. Go to corruption in oil, gas and mining

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JVC to Present Legal Compliance Seminar in NY

News  |  www.jckonline.com | Sep 24, 2008

Jewelers Vigilance Committee is presenting “Legal Compliance is NOT Optional” education seminar to members of the New York City’s 47th Street Business Improvement District and the surrounding area, Oct. 29, 2008, at 9:30 a.m.

http://www.jckonline.com/article/CA6598999.html?industryid=46017

Report States that Global Jewelry Spending will Rise 35% by 2013

News  |  www.israelidiamond.co.il | Sep 7, 2008

will grow by 35% to $318 billion by 2013. The Asia Pacific region will help compensate for a U.S. market that is expected to be weak through 2010. Asia-Pacific markets will account for $41 billion worth of all jewelry market growth by 2013, constituting more than half of its overall growth.

http://www.israelidiamond.co.il/English/News.aspx?boneId=918&objid=4023

JVC Lists Countries with AML Laws

News  |  www.jckonline.com | Aug 19, 2008

The Jewelers Vigilance Committee has compiled a list of countries that have laws in place to prevent money laundering in the jewelry industry. The list is available on the JVC Web site.

http://www.jckonline.com/article/CA6588822.html