CrowdProperty, a property investment platform, has appointed Richard Sinfield as Head of Compliance. The company said the new hire represents its commitment of the business to operating with the highest ethical standards and levels of transparency.
Seinfield said CrowdProperty has an excellent reputation in the industry and an ambitious growth strategy.
“The team has already shown the value it places on best practice when it comes to compliance and regulation, and I look forward to supporting the business with the exciting opportunities ahead.”
Sinfield is said to have more than 25 years of experience specializing in providing regulatory compliance training and consultancy services to the financial services industry. Sinfield has held roles at Reuters and Bankers Trust before starting his compliance career at Deutsche Bank and then Goldman Sachs.
Sinfield has since worked with national regulatory authorities and law enforcement agencies, retail and investment banks, hedge funds, private equity firms, lawyers, accountants, brokers, real estate companies, and others.
Steve Morgan, CFO at CrowdProperty, commented on the hire:
“Richard’s expertise in compliance is second to none and the experience he brings in training staff and firms on their regulatory obligations and responsibilities will strengthen CrowdProperty’s position as the business continues to drive growth and scale rapidly.”
CrowdProperty is a UK Proptech that has lent more than £270 million since inception. The marketplace platform allows individual investors to earn up to 8% interest on secured loans.