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Finfluencers bridge financial advice gap

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 18 MAY 2023
... monitoring and supervision obligations as an AFSL holder and still meet the spontaneity and authenticity that you need in social media?" As a result, content has become paramount to the firm's operations. "We can either amplify our content or [the finfluencer's] ...

Super funds must prioritise member experience: Consultant

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 MAY 2023
... leverage new technologies and innovate are likely to provide better member experiences," Bathi said. He also said social media continues to be the top choice of members for engaging with their superannuation funds. According to a 2018 IQ Group survey ...

Finfluencer receives jail sentence

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  THURSDAY, 4 MAY 2023
A finfluencer who used social media to manipulate the share price of 20 different listed stocks was handed jail time and a $40,000 fine. Gabriel Govinda, known online as Fibonarchery, received two and a half years imprisonment for market manipulation ...

Future Super accused of greenwashing via Facebook post

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 2 MAY 2023
... continuing to focus on greenwashing broadly, in statements to the market, disclosure documents, marketing material and on social media. Industry using social media to promote green claims are not immune from ASIC action. "We expect the industry to be ...

Finfluencer barred from running online advice business

CHLOE WALKER  |  FRIDAY, 14 APR 2023
... have the benefit of these protections. "Anyone who recommends financial products or provides financial advice on social media must ensure they are complying with the law and may face ASIC enforcement action when they are not," she said. "Financial services ...

BT, Striver partner to tackle adviser shortage

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 APR 2023
... it plans to raise awareness on career pathways in advice by showcasing experienced advisers through podcasts and social media channels. "We want to help attract a new generation of advice professionals and showcase the value of advice and the difference ...

Taskforce exposes rising dangers for retail investors

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 31 MAR 2023
... have further fuelled retail trading growth. However, the taskforce raised concerns over the growing influence of social media on retail trading decisions, which leads to increased vulnerabilities around fraud risk. The rising popularity of crypto-asset ...

HESTA hires from MLC Super for GM role

ELIZABETH FRY  |  MONDAY, 27 FEB 2023
... forward to collaborating across the Fund to continue helping our members achieve a better financial future." Posting on social media, the recruit said the time has come for her to spread her wings and begin a new adventure. "To everyone, I have had the ...

MAX Awards 2023: Nominations open

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  TUESDAY, 21 FEB 2023
... Year - Consumer Print Campaign of the Year - Trade Product Launch of the Year Public Relation Agency of the Year Social Media Campaign of the Year Video Campaign of the Year Website of the Year Last year's awards recognised 137 finalists. On the ...

Commonwealth Super Corp hires former MTAA investments lead

ELIZABETH FRY  |  FRIDAY, 17 FEB 2023
... started a new position as senior manager of operational risk at Commonwealth Superannuation Corporation. In a post on social media, Brown said after a couple of contract roles as a project officer that lasted 18 months in total, the opportunity to become ...