RG 262
Crowd-sourced funding: Guide for intermediaries
Issued 18 October 2018. This guide is for entities providing, or looking to provide, a crowd-funding service as a crowd-sourced funding (CSF) intermediary by operating a platform for CSF offers and investments.
In plain English
This guide explains the rules for businesses running platforms that help people invest in companies through crowd-sourced funding.
RG 262 applies to entities providing crowd-sourced funding (CSF) intermediary services. It explains their obligations when operating a platform for CSF offers and investments. The guide was issued on 18 October 2018 and helps intermediaries understand their responsibilities under the Corporations Act 2001.
Why it matters
If your business facilitates CSF offers, this guide is essential. It helps you comply with ASIC’s requirements and avoid potential issues. Understanding your role as an intermediary is crucial for legal operation.
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Source: https://www.asic.gov.au/regulatory-resources/find-a-document/regulatory-guides/rg-262-crowd-sourced-funding-guide-for-intermediaries/. Rules Mate indexes + summarises; always verify against the regulator's live publication.