IT IS A TRUTH, almost universally acknowledged, that technological change is always a few steps ahead of regulations. The capital markets are no exception, which is why regulators the world over are a busy lot as they try to keep pace with the changes.
Whether it is India's own Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi), the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of the US, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) in the UK, or the Australian Securities & Investments Commission (ASIC), one particular concern appears to be on top of their minds-the growing influence of financial influencers, or finfluencers.
Put simply, these are individuals who influence the financial investment decision of a person or entity by doling out content typically through social media platforms like YouTube, Instagram, Telegram, or X (formerly Twitter).
In India, finfluencers barged onto the capital markets arena in 2020, when they received a significant boost after the Covid-19 pandemic and subsequent lockdowns. Confined to the comfort of their homes and relieved from the drudgery of the daily commute, salaried professionals suddenly found time for side hustles or trading in the markets, leading to a huge increase in the number of retail investors in the stock market, who either sought to make a quick buck or were forced to reconsider their investment approach considering the uncertainty that suddenly enveloped them.
And the market obliged. After a steep plunge in March 2020, it rallied stupendously for the rest of the year, fuelling the increase in first-time investors. That, in turn, created a hunger for investment advice, and finfluencers filled the breach. Cut to 2023, and some of the top finfluencers have attained cult status, boasting follower counts that dwarf those of some of the biggest brokerage firms.
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