Trust your doctor, check your broker: The overlooked risk in financial advice

Trust your doctor, check your broker: The overlooked risk in financial advice

You submit documents not just once but repeatedly over time. Failure to do so can result in your accounts being frozen, blocking further transactions. This rigorous process is part of anti-money laundering guidelines ensuring institutions have up-to-date customer information. The KYC paradox However, while institutions verify your credentials, you seldom scrutinize the qualifications of those … Read more

Sebi’s game plan to regulate influencers may involve social media giants like Google

Sebi’s game plan to regulate influencers may involve social media giants like Google

MUMBAI : India’s markets regulator has devised a seven-point plan to regulate the growing tribe of financial influencers, said Kamlesh Varshney, full-time member of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi), at the FICCI’s 21st Annual Capital Markets Conference (CAPAM) on Friday. Varshney added that the plan has seven elements, including a mixture of … Read more

Sebi is regulating influencers. What if they’re also mutual fund distributors?

Sebi is regulating influencers. What if they’re also mutual fund distributors?

Mutual fund distributors, registered with the Association of Mutual Funds in India (Amfi), traditionally earned commissions through direct client interactions. However, influencers are now increasingly tapping into their extensive online followings to generate leads, merging finance with social media savvy. While some rely solely on mutual fund distribution, others diversify with paid partnerships and online … Read more