This action is part of the regulator's broader effort to address the risks posed by unregulated financial advice on social media platforms. Court date set in FCA 'Finfluencers' trial Alongside the interviews, the FCA has issued 38 alerts against social media accounts operated by finfluencers, flagging concerns that these accounts may be unlawfully promoting financial services. The regulator's action comes amid rising concerns about the influence of social media on young people's financial decisions. Nearly two-thirds (62%) of 18- to 29-year-olds follow financial influencers on p...
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