No Diamonds in EU Sanctions on Russia October 12, 2022 Latest measures restrict imports of certain jewelry-related materials. Financial
Belgium Parliament Backs New Banking Law October 2, 2022 Financial services already improving due to prospect of improved legislation and intervention by a European body, says AWDC. Financial
New EU Sanctions Spare Russian Diamonds – Report September 29, 2022 Bloc proposes fresh package of restrictions. Financial
India’s Largest Bank Launches Lab-Grown Lending August 11, 2022 The State Bank of India (SBI) has begun financing synthetics producers and is thought to be the country’s first lender to draw up a formal policy for the sector. Financial
GIA Launches Diamond Origin Service July 28, 2022 The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has begun accepting submissions for a new service providing consumers with source verification for diamonds. Polished
Graff Paid $7.5M to Cyber Hackers: Lawsuit July 10, 2022 Ransom payment — in bitcoin — prevented publication of client data, court document says. Financial | Legal
Major Countries Ban Import of Russian Gold June 27, 2022 US, UK, Canada and Japan work to eliminate funding for Putin’s war on Ukraine. Financial | Legal
A Wake-Up Call from Russia May 10, 2022 Just as Covid-19 catalyzed the move to digital, the war… Legal
The Jewelry Professional’s Guide to Data Security January 20, 2022 Welcome to a special two-part blog series for jewelry businesses,… Legal
