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Finfluencer Receives First Custodial Sentence in Hong Kong for Unlicensed Telegram Advice
- The finfluencer earned $5,580 from subscribers who paid for investment tips and stock discussions.
- The UK FCA highlighted one case where finfluencers promoting an offshore-regulated firm caused £75M losses.
Friday, 07/11/2025 | 10:03 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
FCA Reports £75M CFD Loss for 90K Retail Investors at One Firm Promoted by Finfluencers
- According to the regulator, CFD rules protect 400K investors yearly, providing £267M–£451M in value.
- The regulator blocked 1.6K websites, removed 50 apps, and targeted over 1.5K finfluencers.
Thursday, 30/10/2025 | 10:49 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
“If Something Sounds Too Good To Be True, It Probably Isn't”: Cyprus Market Chief Warns on Finfluencers and AI Frauds
- CySEC is currently reviewing 16 crypto license applications, as the Chairman calls for vigilance against social media fraud.
- Chair Theocharidis spoke with Forbes about the growing problem of fraudulent investment platforms promoted on social media.
Monday, 13/10/2025 | 08:13 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
FCA Applies New Tech to Handle 3,200% More Financial Promotions Reviewed in Three Years
- The regulator removes over 50 apps, including from Google Play, and suspends 1,600 websites.
- Over 1,500 firms had their authorisations cancelled, a 20% rise from 2023.
Thursday, 10/07/2025 | 15:21 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Q2 Recap: Tariffs Boosted Trading, MT China Crashed. Will Q3 Bring Football More CFD Brands?
- What happened in Q2? Brokers boomed with tariff volatility, but MetaTrader's crash in China exposed vulnerability.
- Can the iForex IPO become London's lucky charm? Will we see more CFD brands on the shirts of UK football teams?
Thursday, 03/07/2025 | 06:34 GMT by
Arnab Shome
3 Arrests, 3 Criminal Proceedings: FCA Cracks Down on “Rogue Finfluencers”
- The British regulator is leading a group of nine agencies in a global crackdown on illegal finfluencers.
- Its warning alerts led to over 650 content takedown requests on social media platforms.
Friday, 06/06/2025 | 10:18 GMT by
Arnab Shome
ESMA Is Curious About Retail Investors' Habits: What's Coming?
- Paul Golden weighs in on the pan-European regulator's recent interest in the know about the engagement of retail investors in the capital markets.
- He also explores the UAE's license requirement for finfluencers and capital levels of prop trading firms.
Friday, 06/06/2025 | 06:57 GMT by
Paul Golden
Finfluencers Telling You What to Trade? UAE Says Not Without a Licence
- The licence covers investment advice, analysis, and content on financial products, platforms, and assets.
- Studies from the UK and Germany show investors risk poor decisions trusting unverified finfluencers online.
Wednesday, 28/05/2025 | 10:18 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
FCA Warns Tech Firms Not Doing Enough to Stop Illegal Forex Finfluencers
- The regulator urges a rise from two to five years for promoting unauthorised financial schemes.
- Recently, the regulator charged individuals for promoting unauthorised forex schemes, with trials set for 2024 and 2027.
Thursday, 01/05/2025 | 09:35 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Why Gen Z Treats Bitcoin Like Air Fryers—And Why It's Terryfing
- A new study reveals young people make investment decisions as casually as buying kitchen appliances.
- This alarming trend shows Gen Zers treating complex financial products with the same impulsivity as viral consumer goods.
Wednesday, 18/12/2024 | 09:57 GMT by
Damian Chmiel
FCA Flags 38 Finfluencers amid Surge in Financial Scams Targeting Youth
- The regulator is questioning 20 finfluencers over potential illegal financial promotions.
- Two-thirds of 18- to 29-year-olds follow influencers, and most trust their financial advice.
Monday, 21/10/2024 | 23:01 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Crypto Young Investors: BaFin Study Reveals over 50% Trust Social Media and Finfluencers
- The study found that 32% of respondents invested in cryptocurrencies in the past two years.
- Social media users are more likely to invest in diverse asset classes, especially cryptocurrencies, than non-users.
Monday, 23/09/2024 | 11:52 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
58% of UK Investors Choose Professional Guidance over 'Finfluencers’
- Amid the uncertainty, 80% of UK retail investors value managing their investments for market agility.
- 81% prioritize seeking expert advice, indicating a shift towards traditional financial guidance.
Thursday, 02/05/2024 | 15:56 GMT by
Tareq Sikder
Retail Traders Trust Finfluencers More than Friends and Family, Study Finds
- Peter Robinson is the most popular finfluencer internally, while Trader Ton leads among Britons.
- Male traders are more likely to listen to friends’ recommendations, while female traders trust family more.
Tuesday, 30/04/2024 | 05:00 GMT by
Arnab Shome
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