On 27 November, RAM was pleased to host a Conference on “The Role of banks in art transactions”.
The art market has grown into a multi-billion dollar industry where trust, transparency, and liquidity are paramount. Banks play a critical yet often understated role in shaping this ecosystem – whether through financing, due diligence, risk management, or compliance with anti-money laundering frameworks. In recent years, financial institutions have become increasingly vigilant in their approach to art transactions, reflecting both regulatory demands and the need to protect clients’ interests.
This panel brought together market experts to explore how financial institutions can safeguard clients while also enabling art transactions. The aim of this panel was to examine where the risks lie and how we can address them so that banks and the supervisory authority feel more comfortable engaging in the art market.
Speakers
Mark Dogson, Secretary General, the British Antique Dealers’ Association
Noberto M. Birchler, Senior Manager, SO-FIT
Dr. Enzo Bastian, Author or the recently published book “Le rôle de la banque et du commerçant d’art dans la lutte contre le blanchiment d’art au sein du marché de l’art”
Moderator
Dr. Anne Laure Bandle, Partner, Borel & Barbey, RAM Task Force member, Director, Art Law Foundation
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