Intermediaries ⇒

: They bridge the gap between those with surplus resources (lenders, knowledge senders) and those in need (borrowers, recipients).

: They must have robust systems to ensure all parties follow applicable laws and standards, which protects investors from legal or reputational damage. intermediaries

: Intermediaries manage and diversify risks for their clients, such as a mutual fund spreading an investor's capital across various stocks to reduce the impact of a single failure. : They bridge the gap between those with