Nov 24, 2025 | Guidance, Legislation and Policy, News, UK, Uncategorized
The widely reported accusation that Hauser & Wirth is in breach of The Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) (No. 8) Regulations 2022)*, i.e., ‘Luxury Goods Ban’ is said to be the first court case under this law. This highlights the importance of UK-based Art...
Oct 2, 2025 | EU, News, UK
The Center for Art Law has released the second edition of its comprehensive Anti-Money Laundering Study for Art Market Participants, marking a significant expansion of this essential resource for the global art trade. Published in October 2025, the study has grown...
Sep 30, 2025 | Guidance, Legislation and Policy, News, UK
HMRC’s latest update to its art market risk guidance, now renamed to a risk assessment (‘Understanding money laundering risks and taking action for art market participants’) represents a pivotal moment for compliance in the sector. Here’s...
Aug 7, 2025 | Industry consultations + reports, News, UK
On 31st July 2025, Art Market Participants (AMPs) received an email from HMRC announcing a proposed change to the fees charged for anti-money laundering supervision (AMLS). As a Key Stakeholder supporting AMP businesses of all sizes, we urge you to read the below and...
Aug 5, 2025 | Guidance, Legislation and Policy, News, Press, UK
Over the past year, HMRC has intensified its enforcement of anti-money laundering (AML) regulations across the UK art market. The Art Newspaper and Antiques Trade Gazette, both major publications for the sector, have reported on these developments, outlining the...
Jul 31, 2025 | Guidance, Legislation and Policy, Industry consultations + reports, News, UK
The UK’s 2025 National Risk Assessment (NRA) has been released. Art Market Participants (AMPs) have been downgraded from HIGH to MEDIUM risk for Money Laundering, with key vulnerabilities outlined. Background In 2020, when the NRA was last published, AMPs were...
