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Strengthening EU Capital Markets: 7th Key Performance Indicators, November 2024

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Published on 19 November 2024, the seventh edition of AFME’s annual Capital Markets Union: Key Performance Indicators report arrived when the EU articulated its agenda for the next five years. A need to urgently amplify efforts to grow EU capital markets to boost the competitiveness of the EU economy has already been well presented during 2024, not least […]

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An overview of tools and funding opportunitites for IP protection

Intellectual Property /

The European Union (EU) provides various tools and funding opportunities to support startups and SMEs in protecting their intellectual property (IP). Here’s an overview: EUIPO – Ideas Powered for Business: European Patent Office (EPO): European IP Helpdesk: Eurostars: Enterprise Europe Network (EEN): Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs: European Innovation Council (EIC): EU Customs Enforcement of IP

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Unlock Your SME’s Potential with the EUIPO IP Scan

Intellectual Property /

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) often overlook the importance of Intellectual Property (IP) in their growth strategies. However, protecting your innovations, branding, and creative outputs can be crucial to standing out in competitive markets. The EUIPO IP Scan is a valuable resource specifically designed to help European SMEs identify, protect, and manage their IP assets

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Crowdfunding Service Providers in the Context of Non-Bank Financial Intermediation

ECSPR Monitor /

The European Crowdfunding Service Provider Regulation (ECSPR) establishes a tailored framework for Crowdfunding Service Providers (CSPs), distinguishing them from traditional financial institutions and Non-Bank Financial Intermediaries (NBFIs). This distinction is crucial in understanding CSPs’ role within the financial ecosystem; CSPs are regulated by a bespoke European Law. The Position of CSPs under the ECSPR The

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Market Performance: A Data-Driven Analysis of ECSPR Investment Trends

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In 2023, the European Crowdfunding Service Providers Regulation (ECSPR) market achieved a total investment exceeding €1.1 billion, reflecting a diverse and evolving financial landscape across various sectors and countries. The distribution of transactions reveals a trend toward smaller-scale investments, with a frequency peak in lower-value transactions. This suggests that while a broad range of investment

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Compliance with DORA

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The Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA), a cornerstone of the European Commission’s Digital Finance Package, aims to bolster the financial sector’s resilience against ICT-related risks. Recognizing the critical role of digital infrastructure in the financial ecosystem, DORA sets out comprehensive requirements for managing ICT risks, reporting incidents, and ensuring continuous operational resilience. For European Crowdfunding

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Conflicts of Interest and “Skin in the Game”

ECSPR Monitor /

The European Crowdfunding Service Providers Regulation (ECSPR) focuses on managing conflicts of interest to ensure transparency, fairness, and integrity in the crowdfunding industry. This is crucial for maintaining trust and supporting the success of fundraising SMEs. Conflict of interest policies are designed to prevent situations where the interests of the platform or its employees could

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Obstacles in IP when Fundraising

Intellectual Property /

When fundraising, the relationship between intellectual property (IP) protection and securing investment presents both opportunities and challenges. The complexities of IP within the fundraising process are different for each company and situation, therefore it is difficult to generalise. Yet, we hope to be able to offer some general insights for entrepreneurs aiming to leverage their

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Empowering Local Dreams: The Impact of Crowdfunding on Rural Development in Spain

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Brussels, 16 May 2024: A new report by EUROCROWD titled “Crowdfunding’s Role in Catalysing Local and Rural Development in Spain” in collaboration with the Universidad Camilo José Cela, UAM Universidad Autonoma de Madrid Centro de Investigación sobre Justicia Administrativa, and Simbiosis HUB, delves into the extensive impact of crowdfunding on local and rural development across Spain.

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The Role of ECSPR in Investor Protection

ECSPR Monitor /

One of the central objectives of the European Crowdfunding Service Providers Regulation (ECSPR) is to establish clear rules and safeguards to protect investors using crowdfunding platforms. Below is a detailed, factual breakdown of the obligations imposed on crowdfunding service providers to ensure investor protection. Definition of Investor Under ECSPR, an investor is defined as any

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