About this webinar:

The UK’s high-value property sector continues to be a global hotspot for money laundering. Since 2016 alone, over £6 billion in suspicious funds have flowed through British Overseas Territories to purchase UK property.

With new regulations set for 14th May 2025, letting agents face increased scrutiny, tighter obligations, and a greater need for robust AML processes to stay compliant.

Creditsafe’s compliance platform is built to simplify complexity, helping letting agents stay ahead of ever-changing AML obligations, without slowing down onboarding or service delivery.

Join Chris Hutchings, Head of Risk & Compliance, and Sara Rogers, as they break down the key AML changes impacting letting agents and the wider property sector and why automation is key.

They’ll also demonstrate how Creditsafe transforms manual due diligence checks into instant decisions.

What we’ll cover:

  • Money laundering in the UK
  • Why compliance automation matters
  • The key upcoming changes
  • New core obligaitons
  • How letting agents can prepare
  • How Creditsafe is supporting letting agents

Your Speaker:

Speaker

Chris Hutchings
Head of Compliance & Risk

Chris has a demonstrated history of working multiple roles within the information services industry. He is skilled in negotiation, strategy, business planning, AML/KYC and product management. With strong industry experience and a global market understanding stemming from working in both the UK and USA, he is key in supporting entities throughout the EMEA, APAC and the Americas. Chris has a proven track record of bringing innovative products to market across multiple entities globally and ensuring the constant improvement in functionality and revenue.

Our speakers:

Sara Rogers
Strategic Account Director

With over 17 years of experience in credit risk and compliance, Sara works closely with companies across a range of industries to help them meet complex regulatory requirements through proactive monitoring and data-driven decision-making. By leveraging Creditsafe’s tools, Sara enables businesses to identify potential risks early, strengthen due diligence processes, and maintain ongoing compliance with evolving regulations. Her extensive background and client-focused approach make her a trusted advisor for organisations aiming to stay financially secure and fully compliant in a fast-changing business landscape.

Chris Hutchings
Head of Risk & Compliance

Chris has a demonstrated history of working multiple roles within the information services industry. He is skilled in negotiation, strategy, business planning, AML/KYC and product management. With strong industry experience and a global market understanding stemming from working in both the UK and USA, he is key in supporting entities throughout the EMEA, APAC and the Americas. Chris has a proven track record of bringing innovative products to market across multiple entities globally and ensuring the constant improvement in functionality and revenue.

Our speakers:

Christopher Hutchings
Head of Risk | Creditsafe UK & IE

Chris has a demonstrated history of working multiple roles within the information services industry. He is skilled in negotiation, strategy, business planning, AML/KYC and product management. With strong industry experience and a global market understanding stemming from working in both the UK and USA, he is key in supporting entities throughout the EMEA, APAC and the Americas. Chris has a proven track record of bringing innovative products to market across multiple entities globally and ensuring the constant improvement in functionality and revenue.

Katie Gillespie
Compliance & Policy Manager | National Association of Jewellers

Katie is an experienced Compliance Manager with a demonstrated history of working in the luxury goods and jewellery industry. Katie is responsible for implementing Codes of Practice into NAJ policy, this enables NAJ members to maintain commercially successful and legally compliant businesses. Katie is skilled in Complaint Management, Mediation, Compliance Management, Retail Management, Regulatory Compliance, Customer Service and Diplomacy.

Scott Williams
Head of Membership Services | National Association of Jewellers

Scott heads up the Membership team, helping shape professional excellence for the NAJ's members, delivering value-added services and providing access to resources for all members. His role aligns with compliance and regulation, which fits with the Association's three pillars of compliance, profit and responsibility.

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