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Fintech Connect 2025: Leveraging finfluencer marketing without compromising compliance
Panel at Fintech Connect 2025 in London discussed the role and impact of ‘finfluencers’, and how to regulate unauthorized digital content.
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ASIC roundup: Charges in Telegram pump and dump group, and permanent ban
The Australian Securities & Investments Commission’s latest actions and news, June 9 – 13, 2025.
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OPINION: Will UK Online Safety Act be a toothless tiger in the battle against fraud?
As the digital landscape continues to evolve, social media platforms are empowering fraudsters to exploit the vulnerable and gullible.
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FCA work in review: June 5-11, 2025
Our at-a-glance guide to a busy week of FCA activity.
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FINRA penalizes broker-dealer firm for social media, finfluencer missteps
FINRA alleged that influencers’ communications were not fair and balanced and included misleading or unwarranted statements.
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Imitative trading strategies exacerbating potential investor risk
IOSCO report also delves into the advantages of strategies like copy trading, mirror trading and social trading being adopted by investors.
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Finfluencers pose a challenge for regulatory oversight
IOSCO points to their growing reach, which in turn is leading to concerns about conflicts of interest, fraud and unsuitable recommendations.
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Swedish FSA lists four areas of consumer protection priorities for 2025
Finansinspektionen has announced it will investigate unsuitable savings, such as crypto and advice from finfluencers.