Nine people in Britain have been charged for promoting unauthorised foreign exchange trading schemes on Instagram, involving high-risk contracts for difference (CFDs). They were not authorised to give advice on such trading and now face fines and potential jail time.
Key Points
Nine people charged in the UK for promoting unauthorised foreign exchange trading on Instagram
Promotion of high-risk contracts for difference (CFDs) without authorization
Individuals facing fines and potential jail time for issuing unauthorised financial promotions
Pros
Crackdown on 'finfluencers' promoting risky financial schemes
Regulator taking action against unauthorized financial promotions
Cons
Potential harm to individuals who may have suffered losses due to the scheme