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TikTok exposing children to porn is in breach of UK law, new report says
Researchers set up accounts pretending to be 13-year olds and set relevant filters, but were still able to see pornographic content due to TikTok’s algorithm. Legal experts believe this violates the UK’s Online Safety Act.
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Geopolitical tension a key risk driver for 2025 and beyond
ESMA’s report highlights cyber and hybrid threats, equity and crypto valuations as key risk areas, but points to market resilience and increased investor confidence.
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ASIC roundup: frozen funds, and life insurers urged to step up practices
The Australian Securities & Investments Commission’s latest actions and news, August 18 – 22, 2025.
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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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ESMA wants EU regulators to tackle market abuse in crypto assets
Newly released guidelines on supervision argue for risk-based approach, but one where issues are addressed by regulators.
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TikTok fined $600m by Irish regulator for sending EU user data to China
Fine ruling comes after inquiry looking into the lawfulness of TikTok’s actions.