Core Viewpoint - The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) is actively collaborating with global regulatory bodies to combat illegal activities of financial influencers, which pose risks to millions of social media users [1][2][3] Regulatory Actions - The SFC has initiated multiple regulatory actions since 2024 to address the illegal activities of financial influencers, including a thematic inspection launched in April 2025 to assess compliance by brokers when hiring financial influencers [3][4] - The SFC plans to issue guidelines to licensed corporations outlining standards for hiring financial influencers and digital platforms for promotion [4] - Specific enforcement actions include the temporary suspension of a financial influencer's license for 16 months due to criminal charges related to providing investment advice without a license [4] Investor Education and Awareness - The SFC emphasizes the importance of personal responsibility among investors, urging them to verify the regulatory status and credibility of financial influencers before making investment decisions [3] - The SFC is conducting educational campaigns to raise awareness about the risks associated with financial influencers and common investment scams, utilizing various media channels and community outreach [6] International Cooperation - The SFC, along with the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO), recognizes that illegal activities of financial influencers are a global issue, necessitating international cooperation to effectively address the problem [2][3]

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