UK fintech Wise ditches London primary listing for US

Thursday 05 June 2025 7:34 am | Updated: Thursday 05 June 2025 7:35 am Share Facebook Share on Facebook X Share on Twitter LinkedIn Share on LinkedIn WhatsApp Share on WhatsApp Email Share on Email Wise’s move is the latest snub to London markets....

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UK fintech Wise to switch main listing to New York