Home2026

2026

  • Changes to the Money Laundering Regulations — what to review for art market participants

    • June 29, 2026
    • Posted by: FCS Compliance
    • Category: Art Market, News
    No Comments
    The front of the UK Treasury building

    The Money Laundering Regulations change on 30 June 2026. What galleries, dealers and auction houses should review — including the £10,000 art-market threshold.

    read more

  • Changes to the Money Laundering Regulations — what to review

    • June 29, 2026
    • Posted by: FCS Compliance
    • Category: News, Property Market
    No Comments
    The front of a white stone building

    The Money Laundering Regulations change on 30 June 2026. What estate and letting agents need to review — including the new £10,000 threshold.

    read more

  • BOOMs and AML Compliance: Why Senior People in Estate and Letting Agencies Matter

    • June 8, 2026
    • Posted by: Stephen Williamson
    • Category: Blog, Property Market
    No Comments
    Business owners, officers and managers for AML.

    When estate and letting agency businesses think about anti-money laundering compliance, the focus often falls on the people dealing with clients day to day. That is understandable. However, there is another group that should not be overlooked: beneficial owners, officers and managers, commonly known as BOOMs.

    read more

  • From Suspicion to Submission: How to File a SAR the Right Way

    • June 8, 2026
    • Posted by: Jen Siwicki
    • Category: Art Market, Blog, Property Market
    No Comments

    A practical step-by-step guide to submitting high-quality SARs that meet UKFIU expectations and avoid common reporting pitfalls.

    read more

  • Art Market Participants: OFSI Sanctions Reporting Threshold Set in Pounds Sterling — Effective Immediately

    • May 13, 2026
    • Posted by: FCS Compliance
    • Category: Art Market, News
    No Comments

    The UK’s OFSI sanctions reporting threshold for Art Market Participants has switched from Euros to Pounds. Learn what this means for your firm and what you need to update.

    read more

  • The Broker Boom: Why Flexibility in Estate Agency Comes with Higher Compliance Stakes

    • May 6, 2026
    • Posted by: Caroline Walters
    • Category: Blog, Property Market
    No Comments
    broker feature image

    AML compliance for estate agents in broker models. Learn how affiliate, hybrid and independent brokers stay compliant—and turn it into a competitive edge.

    read more

  • Are You Aware of Your Personal Liability as a MLRO in the Art Market?

    • May 6, 2026
    • Posted by: Rena Neville
    • Category: Art Market, Blog
    No Comments

    Understand your personal liability as an MLRO in the art market. Learn key risks, responsibilities and practical steps to stay compliant with UK AML regulations.

    read more

  • Are You Aware of Your Personal Liability as an MLRO in Estate Agency?

    • May 1, 2026
    • Posted by: Jen Siwicki
    • Category: Blog, Property Market
    No Comments

    Are you personally liable as an MLRO in estate agency? Understand your risks and responsibilities and take our quick quiz to assess your exposure.

    read more

  • Iran-Related Risk: A Timely TF and PF Reminder for UK Estate Agency Businesses

    • April 7, 2026
    • Posted by: Caroline Walters
    • Category: Blog, Property Market
    No Comments
    Looking down from satellite middle east

    Recent events in Iran are a reminder for UK estate agents to review TF, PF and sanctions controls. See the practical compliance steps to take now.

    read more

  • Record Retention in the Art Market: Key Takeaways from HMRC’s Latest Webinar

    • April 2, 2026
    • Posted by: Rena Neville
    • Category: Art Market, News
    No Comments
    Illuminated 3d Folder on motherboard

    HMRC clarifies AML record retention for art market participants. Learn what to keep, for how long, and common pitfalls from a recent HMRC webinar.

    read more