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Internet finance in China: Half lava? Half ocean?

Internet finance in China: Half lava? Half ocean?

Bian, Jing ORCID: 0000-0002-2846-6529 (2014) Internet finance in China: Half lava? Half ocean? Journal of International Banking Law & Regulation, 29 (12). pp. 743-750. ISSN 1742-6812

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Abstract

This article, aims to investigate the newly developed internet finance in China, and to explore the reason, advantages, and risks associated with it. Starting from the discussion of the fast growth of internet finance, the article analyses the typical internet finance operating models in China; for instance, Yu’e Bao, P2P lending platforms, and Crowdfunding. The newly established Shenzhen (Futian) Internet Financial Industrial Park is studied. The article goes further to examine and identify the driving force, growth path, and market scandals. Last but not least, based on the observations of this research, some suggestions for future development are introduced.

Item Type: Article
Uncontrolled Keywords: China, crowdfunding, financial regulation, fund management, internet
Subjects: H Social Sciences > HG Finance
Faculty / School / Research Centre / Research Group: Faculty of Liberal Arts & Sciences
Faculty of Liberal Arts & Sciences > Business, Human Rights and the Environment Research Group (BHRE)
Faculty of Liberal Arts & Sciences > School of Law & Criminology (LAC)
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Last Modified: 19 Jun 2020 22:07
URI: http://gala.gre.ac.uk/id/eprint/24296

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