Crowdfunding watchdogs want to tighten up the rules to protect peer-to-peer lenders and equity investors.
As the value of crowdfunding investments increases with more than 100 platforms completing deals worth £2.7 billion last year, the Financial Conduct Authority wants to check the market is safe for lenders and backers.
Crowdfunding is a way for individuals to invest small amounts into financially supporting individuals, organisations or businesses.
