Gardner to speak at anti-money laundering forum

By JCK Online Staff

Posted on September 8, 2004

Cecilia L. Gardner, executive director and general counsel of the Jewelers Vigilance Committee, will appear at the 14th Annual Anti-Money Laundering Audit & Compliance Forum Advisory Board, being held Sept. 27 – 30, at The Plaza Hotel, New York City.

The Forum is sponsored by the Institute for International Research, a provider of business information. Attendees include anti-money laundering lawyers, government regulators, law enforcement professionals and banking senior executives.

Gardner will present the topic: “Complying With the PATRIOT Act: Special Challenges for Non-Traditional and High Risk Businesses.” She will discuss guidance of the USA PATRIOT Act, which requires dealers in precious metals, stones and jewels to implement anti-money laundering programs and policies. Nearly all businesses or individuals with $50,000 or more a year in gross proceeds must develop and put into practice anti-money laundering (AML) programs to detect and prevent exploitation by those with criminal intent.