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ARTICLE · 06 JULY 2017

CSF Regulations: The How to Guide, Part 2 - for CSF Intermediaries

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A CSF intermediary operates a CSF platform and this article summarises the entity's obligations under CSF Regulations.

AustraliaFinance and Banking
Michelle Eastwell
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Our most recent alert delved into the new crowd-sourced equity funding (CSF) regime and what form an offer document must take for an eligible CSF entity to raise funds. If you wish to operate as a CSF intermediary you will also be subject to the Corporations Amendment (Crowd-sourced Funding) Regulations 2017 (CSF Regulations). Partner, Michelle Eastwell and Law Graduate, Felicity Dunstone summarise the obligations of a CSF intermediary under the CSF Regulations.

What is a CSF Intermediary?

A CSF Intermediary (CSFI) is an intermediary entity that operates a CSF platform. The intermediary must hold an Australian Financial Services licence (AFSL) with an authorisation to provide a CSF service, and will be subject to the AFSL obligations under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) (Act).

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