--- title: Are Finfluencers Regulated? Changing Finance for Good? [Chills 206 ft David Wu & ‪Sethisfy‬] description: Join The Financial Coconut for insights on personal finance, investing, and wealth-building strategies. 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Changing Finance for Good? \[Chills 206 ft David Wu & ‪Sethisfy‬\] ![Picture of The Financial Coconut](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Square%20(2)-3.png?width=50&name=Square%20(2)-3.png) [The Financial Coconut](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/blog/author/the-financial-coconut) Share: [facebook-f icon](http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/blog/chillswithtfc-206) [linkedin-in icon](http://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/blog/chillswithtfc-206) [envelope icon](mailto:?body=https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/blog/chillswithtfc-206) [Share this page](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url=https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/blog/chillswithtfc-206) [![Follow The Financial Coconut](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/46975693/interactive-182431637553.png)](https://cta-service-cms2.hubspot.com/web-interactives/public/v1/track/redirect?encryptedPayload=AVxigLL2CjCe42iR2RH2MpVX0Ej%2BKJQ%2F3A0Z7pXnUs35To%2Bo6nbKcpBVq9I98X5NUungVEwfs5YCKuM%2FaP97VxIITkTlihT57%2F%2F4XDW9rT3VR4MatSLDi%2BMU5mbQqihfX3LRRz83ij8K19OiD8UXy8sdct4t0Q%3D%3D&webInteractiveContentId=182431637553&portalId=46975693)   Dive into the recent controversy around financial influencers and regulation in Singapore with guests: - David Wu, Minimalist in the City / Financial Coach - financial advisor and minimalism blogger - Seth from Sethisfy - financial content creator Highlights: - What really happened behind the headlines? - The blurry lines between financial advice and education - The unique challenges faced by financial content creators - Where do finfluencers fit in Singapore's financial ecosystem? This candid discussion offers insider perspectives on the financial content creation space, regulatory considerations, and what it means for consumers. Tune in for an engaging conversation that goes beyond the headlines. **What We Discuss:** - [02:05](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uzrpNjCsZdg&t=125s) - Could you provide an overview of the incident that has brought the issue of finfluencer regulation into discussion? - [15:34](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uzrpNjCsZdg&t=934s) - What defines financial advice for finfluencers, and how should they be regulated fairly? - [20:24](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uzrpNjCsZdg&t=1224s) - Should finfluencers be held to the same regulatory standards as financial advisors? - [35:13](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uzrpNjCsZdg&t=2113s) - Should lifestyle influencers who promote financial products be held to the same standards as dedicated financial influencers? - [39:49](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uzrpNjCsZdg&t=2389s) - Should a finfluencer’s personal opinion be considered regulated financial advice? **Episode Resources:** - [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/episode/7gaWFeY61jfK0oKTQnwd9l?si=rs8TRIBVRJCvgjcEp8h5zA) - [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uzrpNjCsZdg) - [Apple podcast](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/are-finfluencers-regulated-changing-finance-for-good/id1487004505?i=1000689452167) New episodes every [Thursday](https://www.thefinancialcoconut.com/blog/tag/chills-with-tfc) Share us your thoughts on this episode and let us know what do you want to hear next. 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