Compliance & Legal Framework
World Gold Diamonds maintains a rigorous, multi-layered compliance programme covering anti-money laundering, customer verification, responsible mineral sourcing, export controls, data protection and commercial terms — in full alignment with international regulatory standards.
Last reviewed: August 2026Our Policies
Compliance Documents
Each policy is maintained and reviewed regularly to reflect current legislation, international best practice and the evolving risk landscape of the precious minerals trade.
Anti-Money Laundering Policy
Our AML framework governs transaction monitoring, suspicious activity reporting and compliance with FATF Recommendations across all gold and diamond trading activities.
Know Your Customer (KYC) Policy
Mandatory customer due diligence procedures applied to every buyer, seller and intermediary before any transaction is initiated or contract is executed.
Responsible Sourcing Policy
Governance of our mineral supply chain to prevent association with conflict, human rights violations, environmental damage or illegal mining activities.
Export Compliance Policy
Regulatory controls governing all international shipments — export licensing, customs declarations, sanctions screening and LBMA-aligned documentation standards.
Privacy Policy
How World Gold Diamonds collects, processes, stores and protects personal data submitted through our website and during commercial transactions.
Terms & Conditions
The legal terms governing use of the World Gold Diamonds website, service engagements, trading relationships and all commercial correspondence.
International Standards
Regulatory Frameworks
Our compliance programme is built on internationally recognised frameworks governing the precious metals and gemstone trade.
FATF Recommendations
Full alignment with the Financial Action Task Force 40 Recommendations on AML and counter-terrorism financing.
Kimberley Process (KP)
All rough diamond exports certified under the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme. Conflict-free guarantee.
LBMA Standards
Gold trading and documentation aligned to London Bullion Market Association responsible gold guidance.
OECD Due Diligence Guidance
Mineral supply chain due diligence conducted per the OECD Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains.
UN / OFAC Sanctions
All counterparties screened against UN, OFAC, EU and national sanctions lists before engagement.
GDPR & POPIA
Personal data handled in compliance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation and South African POPIA.
Compliance Enquiries
Compliance & Legal Contact
For compliance-related enquiries, document requests or regulatory due diligence questions, please contact our compliance desk directly.