social media financial promotions

Influencers fined for issuing unauthorised financial promotions

23rd February 2026 Consumer Lending | #social media financial promotions

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) reported a 174% rise in actions against influencers last year, including the first arrests for promoting high-risk investments. The FCA says that financial advice on social media has become increasingly risky, with ‘finfluencers’ promoting dubious financial products, with seven reality TV stars pleading guilty to illegal promotions, receiving fines between…

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social media financial promotions

Influencers fined for issuing unauthorised financial promotions

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