Abstract
This paper examines recent updates to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regulatory environment as they pertain to Indian-origin retail investors and diaspora-focused financial channels commonly labeled in popular discourse as "Indian aunty" investor communities. It analyzes how regulatory changes affect retail investor behavior, information flows within community networks, and market outcomes. The study combines policy review, behavioral finance literature, and illustrative case examples to offer recommendations for policymakers, platforms, and community leaders.
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