Unauthorized Forex Trading Schemes on Instagram

SOURCE finance.yahoo.com
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
  • Risk of fines and jail time for those involved