[Hong Kong's First Case of Unlicensed Investment Advice Sentencing: Financial 'Influencer' Sentenced to Six Weeks in Prison] The Eastern Magistrates' Court of Hong Kong has sentenced financial 'influencer' Chau Pak Yin to six weeks in prison for providing investment advice without a license. Chau created and managed paid chat groups via social apps, violating relevant laws. This case marks the first instance in Hong Kong where someone has been sentenced to imprisonment for offering unlicensed investment advice. The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) disclosed that Chau collected a total of HK$43,680 from group members and stated that it will continue to crack down on similar illegal activities and hold offenders accountable.