Sep 16, 2021 | Guidance, Legislation and Policy
HMRC as the UK’s regulator for money laundering has published risk guidance. The findings are the result of getting to know specific situations faced by the industry. The publication presents two tables that show: > Risks common to all Art Market...
Aug 18, 2021 | Guidance, Legislation and Policy
There are many individuals dealing in art who don’t yet realise that they’re Art Market Participants (“AMPs”) according to the Money Laundering Regulations (UK). Some surprising yet frequent examples include:- Interior designers- Art advisors / consultants whose...
Jul 2, 2021 | Guidance, Legislation and Policy
Many Art Market Participants are being asked to register people in the business they didn’t know were subject to the regulations. This screenshot from an Art Market Participant registration page on gov.uk provides important insight (see more tips below): What...
May 27, 2021 | Guidance, Legislation and Policy, News, Press, UK
In June 2019, ArtAML Co-Founders Susan J Mumford and Dr. Chris King participated in the HM Treasury Consultation for the Transposition of the 5th Money Laundering Directive into UK law. In the official response, they asked for clarity about the situation for artists....
May 17, 2021 | Guidance, Legislation and Policy, UK
One of the art market’s greatest concerns about anti-money laundering (AML) regulations is the potential loss of confidentiality surrounding clients. The obligation to reveal the identity of the buyer (ultimate beneficial owner or UBO in AML jargon) to another dealer...
Apr 6, 2021 | Guidance, Legislation and Policy, News, Press
What a difference a global sensation can make: ‘NFTs’ (non-tangible tokens) have gone from a relatively obscure acronym to a 24/7 obsession in the art world and beyond. While interested observers struggle to come to terms which what NFTs actually are and...
