May 27, 2021 | Guidance, News, Policy + Consultations, 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, 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, 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...
Jan 4, 2021 | Guidance, Our solution
We frequently hear art market participants ask if money laundering is really an issue for the industry. While it’s still early days for the implementation of the 5th Money Laundering Directive that required member states (at the time including the UK) to bring in...
Sep 2, 2020 | Guidance, UK
Following the announcement that UK Art Market Participants have been given until 10th June 2021 to register with HMRC, what can you do to get ready? See tips below from the ArtAML Team. Be sure to note that the legislation is in force. To get support with secure and...
Mar 3, 2020 | Guidance, UK
Keen to have a handy guide for AML in the art market? Our publication ‘How well do you know your clients? A visual guide to anti-money laundering for the art market for Private Sales’ does just that. Download your copy >> AML for the Art Market...
