#2021-1735Modernization of Crowdfunding Framework
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This law updates the rules for crowdfunding in France, aligning them with EU regulations. It simplifies procedures for service providers and enhances investor protection. The law affects crowdfunding platforms, investment advisors, and individual investors in France by streamlining the authorization process and expanding acceptable financial products.
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Key Changes
- Aligns French crowdfunding rules with EU regulations
- Simplifies authorization process for crowdfunding service providers
- Enhances investor protection measures
Obligations
What this law requires
Crowdfunding service providers must obtain authorization from the Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF) in accordance with EU Regulation 2020/1503
Crowdfunding service providers whose activity includes loan facilitation must obtain prior approval from the Autorité de contrôle prudentiel et de résolution (ACPR) in addition to AMF authorization
For onerous loans in participatory financing, the conventional interest rate must be of a fixed nature and not exceed the threshold set in article L. 314-6 of the Consumer Code, subject to article L. 314-9
Financial products offered through crowdfunding services must not exceed the threshold fixed in article 1(2)(c) of EU Regulation 2020/1503
The AMF must supervise and control approved crowdfunding service providers and consult the ACPR when the provider's activity includes loan facilitation