A distinct subset of social media influencers called “finfluencers” (short for “financial influencers”) has emerged in the recent past. According to the Advertising Standards Council of India (“ASCI”), “finfluencers” are individuals who disseminate information and advice on various financial topics, ranging from securities investment to personal finance and insurance, via social and digital media platforms.Continue Reading From Likes to Licenses: Regulating Finfluencers Amidst Stricter Norms
In November, India opened its doors to foreign universities and institutes by permitting them to set up campuses in the country.
The light-touch ‘The UGC (Setting Up and Operation of Campuses of Foreign Higher Educational Institutions in India) Regulations, 2023’ (“2023 Regulations”), are in line with the commitments set out in the National Education Policy, 2020 (“NEP”), and the government’s vision of internationalisation of education in India.Continue Reading Crackling News: India allows Foreign Higher Educational Institutions to set up in-country campus