Jardines Galleries • Compliance

Committed to Responsible Trade

Jardines Galleries is committed to complying with legal and regulatory obligations under the Financial Intelligence Centre Act (FICA), Act No. 38 of 2001 (South Africa). As a dealer in high-value goods, we uphold strong anti-money laundering (AML) and customer due diligence (CDD) standards.

Important: No purchase, consignment, or grading submission will be processed without meeting required compliance checks where applicable.

1. Introduction

Jardines Galleries complies with the Financial Intelligence Centre Act (FICA), Act No. 38 of 2001, and related regulations. We recognise the importance of responsible trade and apply customer verification procedures designed to deter money laundering, fraud, and unlawful activity.

2. Customer Due Diligence (CDD)

To comply with South African legislation, Jardines Galleries performs mandatory Know Your Customer (KYC) checks. Depending on the transaction, these may include:

  • Valid identification documents (ID or Passport)
  • Proof of address (utility bill or bank statement not older than 3 months)
  • Source of funds or wealth (for high-value transactions)
  • Declaration of beneficial ownership (where applicable)
Processing rule: No purchase, consignment, or grading submission will be processed where compliance requirements apply and the required documents have not been provided.

3. Data Privacy & POPIA Compliance

All client information collected for compliance purposes is securely stored and handled in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA).

  • We do not share your data with third parties for marketing or unrelated purposes.
  • Data is shared only when required by law or authorised by the client.

4. Reporting Obligations

In accordance with FICA and related regulations, Jardines Galleries may:

  • Report suspicious and unusual transactions to the Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC)
  • Report cash transactions exceeding R49,999 in line with prescribed thresholds
  • Maintain transaction and client records for a minimum of 5 years

5. Questions

For questions regarding compliance or customer verification, contact us:

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