An interview with Siobhan Whitehouse, Director – Compliance, Risk & Financial Crime (UK) at Republic Europe

Tell us more about Republic Europe

Republic Europe is Europe’s leading private investing platform that enables individuals to invest in startups, growth companies, and, if eligible, top VC funds, as well as supports entrepreneurs in all sectors to raise capital from their communities, angels and institutional investors.

Republic Europe is part of the global Republic ecosystem – a collection of optimised financial services built upon a globally compliant investment infrastructure to support micro-transactions on an unprecedented scale that includes a Digital Merchant Bank, a Global Equities Marketplace and a Capitalisation Team.

Why did Republic Europe decide to join the UKCFA?

Having the collective support from industry members has proved invaluable. Together we are defending the interests of UK crowdfunding and the alternative finance sector.

Tell us your current take on the industry, what works well and what present or future issues might affect the industry? 

The last couple of years has seen the sector go through a period of an unprecedented volume of regulatory change, which isn’t going to slow down any time soon. Through our connection with the UKCFA we can remain at the forefront, understanding and adapting to regulatory changes. 

If you’d like to learn more about Republic Europe or speak with Siobhan directly, please visit Republic Europe.