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Business
fromThe Globe and Mail
1 week ago

Want to boost your IPO? Today's roadshows involve creating online hype and courting finfluencers

Social-media financial influencers can materially inflate retail demand and IPO valuations, often without formal credentials or disclosure, prompting regulatory penalties and altering market dynamics.
fromFortune
3 weeks ago

Gen Z's love for 'finfluencers' is creating the perfect storm for brands | Fortune

Twenty-six million dollars. That's how much investing platform Robinhood paid out earlier this year after it was found to have breached a range of financial regulations. Amongst them? Failure to properly manage the social media influencers promoting their products. With these so-called "finfluencers" becoming an ubiquitous part of fintech marketing strategies, this eye-watering penalty should serve as a cautionary tale to brands putting content and reach above compliance and risk.
Online marketing
Online learning
fromSocial Media Explorer
1 month ago

How to Use Social Media to Improve Your Financial Planning - Social Media Explorer

Use social media as an entry point for financial education; curate for reputable, educational content, avoid envy triggers, and consult a professional for personalized planning.
Business
fromwww.bloomberg.com
2 months ago

Singapore Warns Content Creators About Giving Financial Advice

Singapore regulator will issue advisory letters to five content creators for possibly providing unlicensed financial advice and introduced guidelines requiring licensing and disclosure of compensation.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 months ago

More and more influencers are offering financial advice. Should you take it? | CBC Radio

Finfluencers provide simplified financial advice to young audiences, but caution is advised by financial experts.
London startup
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago

Meta slowest to remove scam content, says City watchdog

Meta is significantly slower than other platforms in addressing financial scam content.
The FCA highlights the need for faster action against finfluencers promoting scams.
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