THE GOLD ECONOMY COMES OF AGE! Over the past 5 years the gold economy has grown from a fledgling e- gold pioneered by two lawyers with a vision to an ever-expanding economy with more and more market makers, several gold account custodians, a host of merchants and many other associated businesses on the fringes. With a multi million dollar yearly turn over Gold is now used as a transactional medium for hundreds of uses. You can purchase anything from coffee to computers, pay your phone bill, invest or gamble, pay salaries or subscribe to periodicals. Originally e-gold, as the pioneer in the field was the only gold supplier but now there are a variety of suppliers available and a big range of exchange providers, market makers and cambios to choose from. It is expected that this economy will continue to grow by leaps and bounds over the coming years to become a significant influence in the world markets and, as a result of this, it has been recognized that a formal professional standard of operation and service by exchange providers, market makers and cambios should be put in place as part of the preparation for the expected expansion and new influx of clients. There are currently about 30 Market Makers, Exchange Providers & Cambios (MMs, SPs &Cams) operating in the arena and it is now time to bring them under one umbrella and not only give them the support they deserve but help them to provide a standard of operation for their clients of which they can be proud. This does not mean that their individuality and style or even their pricing structure or the healthy competitive spirit they enjoy will change. Quite the contrary. It will lend them the support against fraud they need, give them the status they have earned and provide a reliable source of business through the eCurrency Trade Association (eCTA) web site they desire. It will also satisfy the expectation of the public for a standard of ethical behavior and professional conduct they can rely on. The pioneering days are now over, the gold economy is an established fact and with over a million dollars a day turnover it is time to move to the next stage.This will be the eCurrency Trade Association Inc. The Purposes of the eCurrency Trade Association include: Provide and maintain a professional standard of ethics & guidelines for the eCurrency and gold economy within which each member can operate securely and their rights may be protected in order to service their clients and customers and the gold economy effectively. Maintain a high standard of entry to the Association. Promote and maintain the highest professional standards of business conduct and practice among it's members All remaining MMs, SPs & Cambios that have not yet applied for membership in the eCTA are invited to do so and to receive accreditation to demonstrate their bona fide status to the world at large. Those who pass the application and the inspection of the Board of Directors will receive their accreditation. This application will need to be applied for on an annual basis. Currently we have 13 Founding Members going through the accreditation process. New customers and existing clients can expect have their expectations met when they seek to find an MM or SP or Cambio whom they can securely trust to provide the standard of service they are looking for. They will be able to find accredited members on the eCurrency Trade Associations (eCTA) web site, currently being developed, or alternatively look for the Seal of Accreditation on their existing providers site and, if that Seal is not present, perhaps seek a site which CAN display the Seal for their own security and peace of mind. The Association has also included a purpose to seek out and expose scammers and those who intend to commit fraudulent acts within the gold economy With current and new process being put into place, the combined weight of the members, affiliated businesses and contacts with the authorities, considerable success is expected in this quarter. The advent of the eCTA in the gold economy will be a boon for all. MarketMakers, Exchange Providers, Cambios, Gold Suppliers, Merchants, Service Providers and Clients alike. It will set the future standard for the gold economy and will provide a criteria by which the economy can be judged and respected by the mainstream. Customers will be able to confidently pick the Market Maker, Exchange Provider or Cambio of their choice knowing they have been carefully screened, have come up shining and have a Seal of Accreditation to show for it. The Market Makers, Exchange Providers & Cambios will have an association that supports them and gives them a status of respectability that encourages more business their way and finally, the Gold Suppliers will see an economy satisfactorily and stably expanding into the future mainstream. This is what we mean when we say ... The Gold Economy Comes Of Age! Michael Moore Vice President (Pro Tem) for the Board of Directors of the eCurrency Trade Association Inc. --- You are currently subscribed to e-gold-list as: archive@jab.org To unsubscribe send a blank email to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
