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Introducers vs. Intermediaries: Are you caught as a UK Art Market Participant?

Feb 10, 2023 | Guidance

Do you think that you – or a colleague, are not caught as an Art Market Participant (“AMP”) because you or they are only acting as an introducer in transactions? If taking an active role, including an introductory one, and receiving financial value,...

How do you conduct AML at an art fair?

Sep 16, 2022 | Guidance

Before anti-money laundering became a reality for art businesses, ArtAML™ founders Susan J Mumford and Chris King were asking and addressing the question. Such events can be a crucial activity for galleries and dealers (see the Art Basel annual reports for statistics...

When will the U.S. art market be regulated for AML? The U.S. Treasury findings released: Study of the Facilitation of Money Laundering and Terror Finance Through the Trades in Works of Art

Feb 6, 2022 | Guidance, Industry consultations, News, Opinion, Policy + Consultations, USA

At last, the findings from the 2021 U.S. study on the potential application of anti-money laundering in the art sector have been published. This article accordingly highlights top-level insights from the U.S. Treasury’s 40-page ‘Study of the Facilitation of Money...

What risks does the art market face of being the target of money laundering? Findings of the National Risk Assessment 2020 (UK)

Feb 6, 2022 | Guidance, Industry consultations, Policy + Consultations, UK

An early attempt at highlighting vulnerabilities the art market faces of financial crimes was included in the National Risk Assessment 2020 (UK). ArtAML was involved as a key stakeholder, and we therefore understand the challenges that were faced in presenting...

Might you (unknowingly) be an Art Market Participant?

Aug 18, 2021 | Guidance

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...