Written question asked by Vikki Slade (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 3 March 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 9 March 2026 (named day). It was answered by Lucy Rigby (Labour) on Monday, 9 March 2026 on behalf of the Treasury.
Crowdfunding: Regulation
- Question
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To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of the regulatory framework for UK-based online equity crowdfunding platforms.
- Answer
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The government does not comment on individual firms’ commercial activities.
In 2024, the government delivered the Public Offers and Admissions to Trading Regulations which enabled the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to reform the UK Prospectus Regime to make it simpler and more effective. This new regime took effect on 19 January 2026, and will give investors access to better quality information to support their investment decisions.
The regulations also created a new regulated activity of operating a Public Offer Platform (POP). Companies seeking to make public offers of securities outside a public market to a broad investor base, where the value exceeds £5 million, will now need to do so via a POP, ensuring investors receive better information about their investments.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 117580
- Session
- 2024-26
- Grouped for answer
- Yes
- Subjects
- Internet Equity Regulation Crowdfunding
- Link
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- 2026-03-09 11:17:19 +0000
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