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TopicFinfluencers

Topic: finfluencers

Meet the finfluencers straddling tightrope between self-regulation & racking up more followers

Their casual and chatty style is a bit hit with followers; critics warn their advice can sometimes be misleading as SEBI cracks whip on some 'finfluencers' violating norms.

‘Influencers’ are the first source of new investors for financial advice. It’s not risk-free

While social media has brought increased access to financial literacy and advice through memes and metaphors, the quality can be inconsistent, surface level and susceptible to fraud.

Brokerages & hedge funds make a killing as India’s inexperienced youth flocks to the equity market

Indians aged 20-30 are trading in options market in droves, but know nothing about it & so keep losing money. If losses mount, it could undo gains India saw in investment culture, analysts fear.

Millionaire influencer BitBoy’s fall has lessons — ‘perfect example of why crypto needs regulation’

Ben Armstrong, better known as 'BitBoy', was ousted from his company last August and subsequently accused of extortion, theft, sexual harassment and workplace violence. He had 1.5 million followers on YouTube.

Who is Ravisutanjani Kumar, ‘finfluencer’ once tagged by Modi, now accused of ‘faking’ degrees

Ravisutanjani Kumar, a rising finance influencer who’d even grabbed Union minister Piyush Goyal's attention this month, has countered claims that he lied about his qualifications.

SEBI invites public comments in bid to clamp down on finfluencers & their undeclared revenue streams

Markets regulator has sought comments on proposed rules that would effectively ban unregistered finfluencers from dispensing investment advice. Comments welcome till 15 Sept.

How do you spot a fake ‘finfluencer’? Red flags include penny stocks, get-rich-quick schemes

Admitting to rise of fake influencers indulging in practices that lead to followers losing money, finfluencers say consumers must be 'alert' but also feel govt needs to regulate the space.

On Camera

Aamir Khan and Salman Khan are still dodging and deflecting the age question, 20 yrs later

On the first episode of Two Much With Kajol and Twinkle, Aamir Khan and Salman Khan were confronted with another hypocrisy: age gaps. And they didn't come out looking good.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

With MiG-21’s exit, India’s squadron strength hits 6-decade low. What are IAF’s plans for the Tejas

While the IAF remains committed to the Tejas programme and has placed orders for 180 Tejas Mk1A, the force is eagerly waiting for the Tejas Mk 2 version.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.