FinTech Regulation: The new European Regulatory Framework for Crowdfunding Campaigns Remember the days when crowdfunding was all the craze? Praised as a way to deliver much needed funding to start-ups when credit was scarce and a way to allow everyone to invest in the next Spotify or Airbnb, it soon hit several roadblocks that blocked …
One step closer to a European Crowdfunding Framework Read More »
For many years, Europe has been a major center for international finance, something which has been fostered by the rise of financial technology. Crowdlending has witnessed an explosive growth recently both in size and usage, leading to speculation that the sector could be a threat to the traditional financial institutions such as banks. P2P growth …
What Role Does Peer to Peer Lending have in the Economy? Read More »
Today is the day that the new crowdfunding rules for P2P lending platforms come into force. With great anticipation the industry has tried to prepare itself for the impact as the new rules seek to address a number of essential aspects of the business models of crowdfunding platforms. An increasingly complex sector, platforms making decisions …
The UK’s New P2P Lending Rules: Storm In A Water Glass or Game Changer? Read More »
In a scene of PURE, UNBRIDLED RAGE that is playing out in towns and cities all over the country today, rabid protestors have disguised themselves as an unbothered, totally typical high street. #BritainHasExploded pic.twitter.com/ujn76TdtS3 — The Independent is for shithouses (@WelshDalaiLama) October 31, 2019 Now, that we have agreed on another extension to Brexit and …
What happened to the EU Crowdfunding Regulation? Read More »
Fundraising for RegTechs looks at the specifics of financing companies in this sector. While all start-ups are different there are some basic aspects that apply to all of them and the sectors they operate in. Jochen Heussner looks at them for PlanetCompliance and tells you how to get the ball rolling. One of the major …
The EU Parliament has proposed to bring ICOs under its Crowdfunding rules. The new ICO rules come with several caveats and a number of flaws. When the European Commission published its proposal for a “Regulation on European Crowdfunding Service Providers (ECSP) for Business” as part of a package of measures to deepen the Capital Markets …
Will Initial Coin Offerings fall under new European Crowdfunding rules? Read More »
Following a post-implementation review of its crowdfunding rules, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is opening a consultation on new rules for loan-based crowdfunding platforms. The changes the FCA is proposing are designed to address the ways in which the loan-based crowdfunding model has developed since the FCA last reviewed the sector in December 2016. The …
FCA proposes changes to rules for crowdfunding platforms Read More »
The Commission has published an Action Plans on Sustainable Finance, FinTech and a proposal for a Regulation on Crowdfunding that wants keep Europe at the peak of global innovation and competition. The new European Crowdfunding Rules want to create a level playing field across the Union and finally help this form of financing to fulfil …
The European Commission has today unveiled an Action Plan on how to harness the opportunities presented by technology-enabled innovation in financial services (FinTech). The Commission writes in its statement that “Europe should become a global hub for FinTech, with EU businesses and investors able to make most of the advantages offered by the Single Market …
Italy was amongst the first countries to introduce dedicated equity crowdfunding regulations in 2013. The success of this form of alternative finance has been modest though as rules stifled innovation and hindered the success of crowdfunding campaigns. Recently the Italian Regulator, Consob, has launched another review and consultation of the rules, but does that mean …
The Italian Crowdfunding rules – another year, more updates Read More »
Planet Compliance is a B2B media site and directory focused on covering business regulations and highlighting the top compliance software applications. Fortune 500 brands, major consultancies, and small businesses rely on Planet Compliance’s content, reports, and analysis when reviewing various solutions to ensure their company and clients comply with various business regulations.
The full legal disclaimer can be found here:
View Disclaimer
© 2024 PlanetCompliance. All Rights Reserved.
Disclaimer | Privacy
Add your article to Planet Compliance.
