Peer-to-peer: Difference between revisions

Latest revision as of 19:26, 3 September 2024

(P2P).

Peer-to-peer describes relationships or structures between relative equals, usually without a direct intermediary.

For example, peer-to-peer lending is direct lending and borrowing between non-financial businesses, contrasted with traditional bank-based lending.

Sometimes written 'peer to peer'.

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 (P2P).
-Peer-to-peer lending is direct lending and borrowing between non-financial businesses, contrasted with traditional bank-based lending.
+Peer-to-peer describes relationships or structures between relative equals, usually without a direct intermediary.
-Some commentators predict there will be substantial losses on peer-to-peer lending, following inadequate due diligence.
+For example, peer-to-peer lending is direct lending and borrowing between non-financial businesses, contrasted with traditional bank-based lending.
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 == See also ==
-*[[C2C]]
 *[[Crowdfunding]]
 *[[Cryptocurrency]]
+*[[Customer-to-cash]]  (C2C)
 *[[Due diligence]]
+*[[Financial intermediary]]
+*[[Intermediary]]
 *[[P2P]]
 *[[Peer coaching]]
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 [[Category:Accounting,_tax_and_regulation]]
-[[Category:The_business_context]]
 [[Category:Corporate_finance]]
+[[Category:Financial_products_and_markets]]
 [[Category:Investment]]
 [[Category:Long_term_funding]]
-[[Category:Financial_products_and_markets]]
+[[Category:The_business_context]]