Alternative Finance Business-Models: Online Platforms
Journal Title: Financial Markets, Institutions and Risks - Year 2017, Vol 1, Issue 3
Abstract
The article explores the essence of alternative finance, describes the main models of alternative financing for business and individual borrowers. The key characteristics of alternative finance models are determined and their classification according to these criteria is proposed. The analysis of the modern development of the basic models of alternative finance in the regions of the world is carried out.
Authors and Affiliations
Pavlo Rubanov, Alfredo Marcantonio
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