New anti-money laundering regulations targeting the art market are creating unintended consequences for legitimate small businesses. Interior designers, niche retailers, and independent sellers of collectibles face stringent compliance requirements originally designed to combat financial crimes. These enterprises struggle with expensive reporting obligations and administrative burdens, raising questions about whether broad regulatory frameworks effectively distinguish between high-risk criminal activities and lawful commercial operations in specialized sectors.

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