Art Market AML Update: Your 2026 Need-To-Know Guide
Free Webinar | Tuesday 10 January 2026 | 12:00 - 1:00pm | Online
About the Webinar
Do you know what happened in 2025 and how to prepare for 2026 in the UK AML landscape?
2025 was a big year for AML in the UK, with key changes that had a big impact on the Art Market, including a number of criminal enforcement actions and an increase in civil penalties and fines. However, the biggest change was the amended AML Government Guidance for the Art Market.
As early as January, some of last year's changes will have already taken effect, and more changes are expected over the next few months, so it's important to look ahead to know what to prepare for in 2026. The Government have also indicated that there will be amendments in 2026 to the UK ML Regulations, signifying another big year for AML and the Art Market. This webinar will help prepare you for what's to come.
Your host, Rena Neville, will talk you through:
HMRC penalties published in 2025 and what to expect for 2026
Highlights of HMRC’s 2025 updated Art Market Guidance
Expected 2026 changes to Government Art Market Guidance and how they affect your businesses
Impact on AMPs having become part of the OFSI-regulated sector as of May 2025
Sanctions Lists: Which UK sanctions list must now be checked, and which US and EU lists to check
Expected 2026 amendment to UK Money Laundering Regulations
Expected 2027 EU change to the definition of Work of Art
Who we are
FCS Compliance
We are established specialists in the provision of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) compliance services, consultancy and training for businesses covered by the Money Laundering Regulations – including art galleries, dealers and other art market participants as well as estate agents and law firms.
Our services are used by leading organisations, large and small, across the UK and major industry associations that demand the very highest standards.
Rena Neville
Head of FCS Compliance Art Division
Rena is a qualified lawyer and art market AML specialist. She enjoyed a 30-year career at Sotheby's becoming their first Global Compliance Director, having previously served as their European General Counsel and Global Head of Litigation. She benefits from a unique combination of art world and international legal experience. Leading the FCS Compliance Art Division, Rena assists many Art Market Practitioners providing them with the practical information and tools they need to ensure they and their firms are meeting the legal AML compliance obligations