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Bad investing advice and promissory notes: When can you sue and why

Any combination of stressful circumstances, a high degree of trust, inexperience or internet expertise replacing real expert advice might result in a person ignoring a clear warning sign that they are about to enter less than prudent contractual relations or make a poor investing decision.

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European commission releases proposal to regulate crowdfunding

Crowdfunding Service Providers (CSPs) can provide businesses and individuals with a digital platform to reach out to potential investors for funding. Presently, some EU countries have their own national legislation on crowdfunding while others require CSPs to be licensed and operate under EU frameworks.

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Online advisors: Stand-alone investment managers or tools for portfolio managers?

Online advisors are digital wealth managers. They use information that an investor provides, usually through an online questionnaire, in order to create an investment recommendation.

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