ASIC Warns ‘Finfluencers’ Over Unlicensed Advice Targeting Young Australians

Four people have been alerted after the Australian Securities and Investment Commission found they were not licensed to provide financial advice.
ASIC Warns ‘Finfluencers’ Over Unlicensed Advice Targeting Young Australians
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Australia’s corporate regulator has warned social media finance influencers that misleading or unlicensed advice could expose them to serious penalties, as younger users increasingly turn to online platforms for investment guidance.

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has issued notices to four unlicensed online financial influencers, also known as “finfluencers,” about promoting financial strategies including claims of high or guaranteed returns.

Rex Widerstrom
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Rex Widerstrom is a New Zealand-based reporter with over 40 years of experience in media, including radio and print. He is currently a presenter for Hutt Radio.