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GOVERNANCE OF EQUITY CROWDFUNDING
As a result of development of the network technologies and horizontal integration of social processes, a new financial instrument - equity сrowdfunding – has been formed. This innovative method ensures over-the-counter offerings, which expands the sphere of public financing to small and medium-sized business. However, implementation of this instrument calls for some changes in legislation for the stock market.
This paper presents a complex analysis of the main changes in the US legislative base, features EU legal standards, and identifies key elements of the economic-legislative regulatory mechanism. In conclusion, current Russian legislation is analyzed - with evaluation of its adaptiveness to changes in accordance with global practices.