ADK Offers WFDB Affiliated Diamond Bourse Members Free Entrance in May and June

The Antwerpsche Diamantkring (ADK) is offering free entrance to its exchange hall in May and June 2009 to all diamantaires who are non-members of Belgian diamond bourses but who hold a 2009 membership card at diamond exchanges affiliated to the World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB). The ADK is one of four diamond exchanges located in Antwerp. It is the only bourse with an exchange hall dedicated to the rough diamond trade.

 

David Wahl, president of the ADK, stated: "The decision to waive the daily entrance fee for a two-month period was made due to the fact that we recognize the importance of taking steps to stimulate diamond trade in these trying times. We trust that this gesture will encourage diamantaires to visit Antwerp."

 

Avi Paz, president of the WFDB, noted: "I applaud the initiative shown by the ADK board of directors in taking this decision. It is encouraging to see diamond bourses and their executive committees trying to find various solutions to promote growth.  I am sure that other bourses will follow suit and find novel ways to increase traffic to their diamond exchanges."