Fears are growing over the lack of regulation of equity-based crowdfunding, with some experts warning of a scandal waiting to happen.
In the past few years, crowdfunding websites – which allow investors collectively to fund small firms – have become an increasingly popular way for fledgling enterprises to raise money. The sector has already grown into a £500million industry.
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