21 hours ago · Sebi has decided to stop finfluencers, many of whom make vast sums of money through social media, from doling out advice under the guise of investor education by ordering them to use three-month-old market prices while instructing their followers. The market regulator has also barred registered entities – some of which give finfluencers lakhs of rupees per video …

23 hours ago · The rise of finfluencers on social media platforms has blurred the lines between financial education and investment advice, making it difficult to distinguish credible sources from misleading ones. Without access to live data, many finfluencers are likely to find it difficult to retain subscribers and students, as their business model relies ...

17 hours ago · The regulator has already barred SEBI-registered entities or market intermediaries from associating with unregistered finfluencers as well as prohibited intermediaries from sharing real-time stock ...

1 day ago · The finfluencers with large followings on online platforms like X (formerly called Twitter) and Instagram have become a popular tool even for registered entities like wealth managers and asset management companies to woo new investors. The latest clarifications from the market regulator could be a mortal blow for finfluencers.

5 days ago · “Making investment decisions based solely on information from finfluencers, social media and celebrities may not be a great idea,” an S.E.C. official wrote in a brief.

Jan 24, 2025 · Social media finance influencers, known as “finfluencers,” are making investing accessible to more people, especially younger investors. While that seems positive at first glance, it’s not ...

Jan 22, 2025 · TikTok came back online after Trump paused the ban. While the fate of the app remains to be seen, so-called "finfluencers" are not disappearing.

Feb 1, 2024 · Finfluencers — social media stars who make finance fun — are on the rise. But be careful about which investing gurus you trust.

Oct 22, 2024 · Finfluencers are a type of social media influencer who promote financial products and give advice and insight to their followers. This can include the promotion of investment...

Jul 17, 2024 · The face of financial advice is changing. So-called “finfluencers” or influencers who share financial advice on social media may supercede traditional advice mediums in terms of popularity.