# Nic Fren

Type: Person

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## Timeline

- **2026-03-16**: ASIC Regulatory Alarm — Financial regulator releases study warning of the risks of algorithmic financial advice for Gen Z.
- **2021**: Platform Fee Surge — Major real estate portals Domain and realestate.com.au significantly increase advertising costs.
- **2020-03-01**: The Risk Management Pivot — Industrial sectors shift from 'cleaning' to 'strategic hygiene' following the global pandemic.
- **2015-01-01**: First Social-Only Property Sale — Nic Fren becomes the first Australian agent to sell a property exclusively via Facebook.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### Gen Z Abandons Search for Algorithmic Advice as ASIC Warns of Finfluencer Risk
2026-03-16 00:12:51 · Sentiment: Negative · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 4

A new ASIC study reveals that 63% of Gen Z now use social media for financial advice, with 64% trusting AI platforms over traditional sources. This shift toward algorithmic discovery is disrupting established gatekeepers in finance and real estate, prompting regulatory concern over misinformation.
Full story: https://getmarketingbrief.com/story/gen-z-finfluencer-ai-financial-advice-trends

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