May 14, 2025 | Guidance, Legislation and Policy, News, UK
The UK government introduced significant changes to its financial sanctions framework, effective 14th May 2025. This includes the addition of Art Market Participants (AMPs) being named as ‘relevant firms’ under Sanctions Law (the Sanctions and Money...
Sep 26, 2024 | News, UK, USA
As we celebrate our sixth birthday this month, we take a look at the changing landscape of AML in the art market. This considers two aspects for each year covered: 1) legislation and implementation; and 2) our evolution to meet needs. 2018 Legislation and...
Apr 29, 2024 | EU, News, UK, USA
The 50 percent rule means that if a company is at least 50% owned by a financially sanctioned individual or entity, it is illegal to transact with that company. This is regardless of the value of a transaction or what product or service is being sold. Background...
Dec 5, 2023 | Guidance, Legislation and Policy, News, UK
A new financial reality for some Art Market Participant (“AMP”) businesses in the UK is paying a penalty for late AMP registration with HMRC, the regulator. While unregistered businesses might want to avoid such a fine, the reality is that it is illegal to...
