Indian Social Bonds and EU’s Financial Reset, Leland’s Budget Controversy, and Regulating Finfluencers

Shriram Finance unit raises $300 million via social bonds, marking a milestone in the Indian financial market. The EU's approach to private investment in the green transition needs a reset. Leland's proposed $56 million budget sparks controversy. The rise of finfluencers prompts regulators to tighten their grip. Simply Finance explores these topics and their implications for the financial landscape.

Sources:
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/bonds/shriram-finance-unit-raises-300-million-via-social-bonds/articleshow/108616215.cms
https://www.socialeurope.eu/reset-finance-a-new-financial-agenda-for-the-eu
https://www.wect.com/2024/03/19/leland-finance-director-answers-hot-topic-questions-about-proposed-56-million-budget/
https://www.pymnts.com/news/regulation/2024/m1-finance-finra-fine-highlights-regulators-move-to-tighten-grip-on-finfluencers/

Outline:
(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:00:41) Shriram Finance unit raises $300 million via social bonds
(00:02:36) Reset finance: a new financial agenda for the EU
(00:06:01) Leland finance director answers hot topic questions about proposed $56 million budget
(00:09:19) M1 Finance FinRA Fine Highlights Regulators’ Move to Tighten Grip on ‘Finfluencers’