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Supervised Business Register (UK): Is your/another business registered as an Art Market Participant to legally transact?

Dec 20, 2024 | Guidance, UK

Find out if your business – or a colleague with whom you’re doing business, has successfully registered for Money Laundering Supervision. Why is checking the Supervised Business register important? Download the latest Register of Supervised Businesses by...

How AML compliance has changed for art businesses : 2018-2024

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...

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,...

Do non-UK art businesses need to register for UK-based AML Supervision if transacting at art fairs?

Oct 11, 2022 | Guidance

Think that anti-money laundering that has hit the art sector doesn’t apply to your business, as you’re an overseas dealer presenting at a UK fair? Think again – including if you’re based in the European Union. The downloadable guide provided in...

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...