The Role of Banks in Art Transactions

Responsible Art Market Autumn Conference, Online, 2025

The art market has grown into a global, 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 will bring together market experts to explore how financial institutions can safeguard clients while also enabling art transactions. The aim of this panel is to examine where the risks are, and how we can approach these risks so that banks and the supervisory authority feel more comfortable engaging in the art market.