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P2P lending: UK rule changes

P2P lending: UK rule changes

By Jonathan Lawrence

The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has issued its recommendations for changes to P2P lending regulations for loan-based crowdfunding platforms. Based on the FCA’s findings it invites responses to rule changes for loan-based firms which cover proposals to:

  • ensure investors receive clear and accurate information about a potential investment and understand the risks involved;
  • ensure investors are adequately remunerated for the risk they are taking;
  • provide transparent and robust systems for assessing the risk, value and price of loans, and fair/transparent charges to investors; and
  • promote good governance and orderly business practices.

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