Regulation of the model types of crowdfunding: China's experience and its applicability in Russia

Abstract

This article is dedicated to assessment of the experience of regulation of crowdfunding market in China, as well as its applicability and adaptation in Russia. The key goal consists in conducting a comparative analysis of the approaches towards regulation of crowdfunding in China and Russia. The relevance is define by enactment of the law of August 2, 2019. N.259-FZ “On Attraction of Investments via Investment Platforms and On Introducing Amendments to Separate Legislative Acts of the Russian Federation”. The research is based on the international and Russian statistical data, conceptual reports of the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO), Cambridge Center for Alternative Finance, and the Bank of Russia. The conclusion is made that it is China that China holds the leading position in the world crowdfunding market. Most widespread in China is Peer-to-peer (P2P) lending via digital platforms. The absence of special regulation led to an investment boom that lasted until 2017, followed by the bankruptcy of a multiple platforms and projects. Strengthening of the state control entailed reduction in alternative financing. The authors formulate recommendations for improving the regulatory approaches towards crowdfunding. The use of RegTech and SupTech technologies is considered as promising direction.