Elizabeth Asmerom Asfaha / Are YOU, An Unlawful Finfluencer? Ep 531

Elizabeth Asmerom Asfaha / Are YOU, An Unlawful Finfluencer? Ep 531

July 12, 2026 · 31 min · Episode 531

About this episode

The episode discusses the risks of providing regulated financial advice on social media and features an interview with Elizabeth Asmerom Asfaha from the FMA.

Could you get in trouble with the FMA? From podcast hosts to social media commenters, it's easy to cross the line and end up providing regulated advice - you might think it's just an opinion, but it might cost you $200k to share it. Elizabeth Asmerom Asfaha , Regulatory Services Advisor at the FMA joins me on this one, where I consider ' am I in trouble too? '. Read some guides here for investors/consumers, or here for finfluencers/advisers. The information provided is for general information only. The Financial Markets Authority does not assume any responsibility for giving legal or other professional advice and disclaims any liability arising from the use of the information. If you require legal or other expert advice you should seek assistance from a professional. Book in a free 15-min phone call with Darcy Ungaro (financial adviser). Sign up to the fortnightly newsletter! Thank You Swyftx : W ith over 1 million customers across New Zealand and Australia. Ask yourself …”Where can crypto take you?". Check out Swyftx . Provincia : Whether you're looking to invest, or you have a commercial property that needs better management - they the true one-stop shop for wholesale…

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