How do regulated platforms differ from unregulated ones?

Regulated Platforms

- Operate under laws specifically applicable to crowdfunding activities;

- Legal acts establish strict operational standards related to the protection of client interests (e.g., transparency of information, proper risk assessment of projects, etc.);

- Procedures for avoiding and managing conflicts of interest are in place;

- A license/permit from a supervisory authority is required to operate;

- Activities are continuously monitored by a government supervisory authority;

- Periodic activity reports are submitted to the supervisory authority;

- Scheduled and unscheduled operational inspections are conducted.

Unregulated Platforms

- Activities are not governed by special crowdfunding laws;

- Strict client protection standards do not apply: often there is a lack of transparency in project evaluation, information disclosure on the platform, handling customer complaints, etc.;

- Licensing is not required / no specific permits are necessary;

- Activities are not supervised by a dedicated regulatory authority;

- The platform is not accountable to any supervisory authority;

- A higher likelihood of conflicts of interest.

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