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Wise under investigation in Europe over money laundering controls

The fintech firm confirmed it was responding to questions from Belgian authorities.

Evening Standard

Wise investigated in Belgium over money-laundering control concerns

International money transfer service’s shares tumble as it confirms discussions with prosecutor’s office

The Guardian - UK

Wise under Belgian investigation over alleged money laundering control failures

Belgian investigators are examining whether the firm's services were used by criminal groups to launder proceeds from suspected fraud, corruption and drug trafficking.

Euronews

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Wise shares under pressure as Belgian authorities question firm

The fintech firm confirmed it was responding to questions from the Belgian prosecutor.

The Independent UK

Wise Lays Out Post-Nasdaq Growth Plan, Targets Banks With Payments Platform

Wise (LON:WISE) executives used an investor presentation in New York to outline the company’s growth strategy following its Nasdaq listing, emphasizing its cross-border payments infrastructure, expanding product suite and medium-term financial targets. Founder and CEO Kristo Käärmann said Wise was

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The Best International Payment Platforms in Switzerland for 2026

For international Swiss companies, moving money across borders is a daily challenge that involves exposure to foreign currencies.

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Plans to move Wise stock market listing to US approved by High Court judge

In July last year, Wise’s co-founder, Taavet Hinrikus, described the firm’s plans as ‘inappropriate and unfair’.

Evening Standard

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What is EU-INC and its plan to make European businesses borderless?

Ursula von der Leyen announced the EU-INC, promising a 48-hour digital incorporation framework to unify Europe’s fragmented market.

Euronews

Mini-revival in London IPOs is a relief but return of confidence is slow

Payments firm Wise snubbed the UK in 2025 but the RAC and software giant Visma are forecast to float this year

The Guardian - UK

Unblock Your Savings: Why Blockchain Will Cut Your Cross-Border Transaction Fees by 30%

Reduce your cross-border transaction fees by up to 30% with blockchain-powered payments. Learn how Wise, Revolut, and Ripple help freelancers, small businesses, and global payers save money and send funds faster.

International Business Times UK

More than 300,000 Australians had Centrelink payments cancelled illegally, new analysis shows

Peak body for community legal centres finds number of payments suspended due to IT glitch higher than department initially identified

The Guardian - AU

Western Union Wants to Launch Its Own Stablecoin. Does That Make WU Stock a Buy Here?

The legacy financial institution is mulling a USD-backed stablecoin offering.

Barchart

Fake savings ads: ‘One of the most sophisticated scams we have seen’

People tricked into depositing cash which is then siphoned off by fraudsters impersonating financial firm Wise and others

The Guardian - UK

The Government needs to Wise up over stock market decline - and soon

Scrapping stamp duty and ISA reform are urgently needed if we are to reverse this embarrassing trend

Evening Standard

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Benzinga

Wise Secures US Listing Approval, But Proxy Adviser Oversight Sparks Governance Concerns: Report

British fintech Wise Plc (OTC:WIZEY) secured shareholder approval this week for its controversial move to a U.S. primary listing, but the victory exposed significant shortcomings among proxy advisory firms that could concern institutional investors.

The Guardian - UK

Shareholders of UK fintech Wise vote to move main stock market listing to US

Co-founder Kristo Käärmann gains enhanced voting rights in controversial move

The Guardian - UK

Wise is bundling co-founder’s voting rights into ballot on US listing. It deserves to lose

Claims the two issues are inextricably entwined reads as self-interested waffle

Evening Standard

Wise co-founder condemns ‘inappropriate and unfair’ US listing proposals

Taavet Hinrikus wrote a letter to shareholders through his investment vehicle Skaala Investments OU urging them to vote against the proposals.

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Everybody Loves Your Money

10 “Secure” Payment Apps That Have Been Hacked This Year

In an increasingly digital world, payment apps have become the go-to method for everything from splitting dinner bills to running entire businesses. These apps promise high-end encryption, multi-factor authentication, and ironclad security—but the truth behind the headlines tells a different story.

International Business Times UK

Wise Favours US for Primary Stock Listing: Is This Goodbye for Its London Listing?

Kristo aims to accelerate its mission by gaining strategic and financial benefits, such as increasing brand awareness in the US.

The Guardian - UK

Wise goes to the US. Will its founder’s supercharged voting rights follow?

It’s odd that the move comes as a ‘sunset clause’ that allows Kristo Käärmann enhanced rights here approaches expiry

Evening Standard

European stocks mixed after hawkish ECB rate cut

The FTSE 100 index closed up 9.75 points, 0.1%, at 8,811.04.

Fortune

Fintech giant Wise plans to shift main listing to New York as London sheds innovative companies

Wise's listing shift underscores years of pain. "U.K. stock market continues to take a succession of blows to the head," one expert said.

The Independent UK

London suffers £10bn stock market hit as major firm to leave for the US

Wise reported rising profits and a new direction as they pursue a US listing

The Guardian - UK

Stock exchange dealt another blow as £12bn fintech ditches main London listing

Money transfer service Wise will move primary listing to US and dual list shares to try to lure more investors

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