Article 8
Information to be considered in assessing of the business model and strategy of crowdfunding projects or project owners
When assessing the credit risk of crowdfunding projects or project owners, crowdfunding service providers shall consider the following information in relation to the crowdfunding project’s business model and business strategy:
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the project owner’s knowledge of the business sector relating to the crowdfunding project and experience in similar projects; |
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the feasibility and sustainability of the business plan linked to the crowdfunding project; |
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an analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of the crowdfunding project; |
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the degree of competition in the business sector in which the crowdfunding project is taking place; |
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the type of customers and their geographical location. |