Tagged: wise

October 24, 2024 @ 9:21 am By JD Alois  |  

There has been much discussion of the Open Banking rules announced by the US Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). While many support the new regulations, which aim to empower consumers to control their financial services data—allowing when and by whom to use the information—some are concerned about having a… Read More

October 21, 2024 @ 11:16 am By JD Alois  |  

Global Fintech Wise (LSE:WISE) says it has expanded its global regulatory footprint as it provides transfers and payments around the world. Wise, based in the UK, has long been a top Fintech that streamlines the process of moving money around the world – typically faster… Read More

October 20, 2024 @ 7:45 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

UK-headquartered Fintech Wise (LSE:WISE) has reportedly gained direct access to Japan’s payment clearing network. As first reported by Reuters, Wise is said to have become the first foreign company to receive approval for direct access to Japan’s bank payment clearing network (know as Zengin). Wise has… Read More

September 22, 2024 @ 9:16 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Swift and Wise  (LSE:WISE) says they will increase cross-border payment options for financial institutions and their customers, enabling payments sent via Swift to be completed over Wise with end-to-end transparency. Financial institutions seeking to innovate their offerings “will be able to route Swift payment messages… Read More

August 12, 2024 @ 10:20 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Wise Payments Ltd. intends to begin signing up new clients in India for global remittances following a pause. This will be done to potentially acquire a larger share of a market that’s reportedly grown to $32 billion. The London-headquartered Fintech has stopped taking additional clients… Read More

April 19, 2024 @ 6:45 am By Omar Faridi  |  

UK-based Fintech Wise (LSE:WISE) has shared key updates from January-March 2024. The Wise Q1 2024 update has released important highlights for the Fintech platform. Here’s a few highlights: Wise says it helped customers “save an estimated £447,518, 882 in Q1.” Wise further claims that it… Read More

April 10, 2024 @ 1:54 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Nubank Ultravioleta, the seamless experience provider for high-income Nubank (NYSE: NU) customers, announces its entry into the travel segment with the pre-launch of its Global Account, in partnership with Wise Platform, which is Wise’s (LSE:WISE) global infrastructure solution for banks and large companies. Starting now,… Read More

April 6, 2024 @ 12:07 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

UK Fintech Wise (LSE:WISE) has shared its newest partnership with Swan, a European firm focused on embedded finance. Swan enables companies across Europe to easily “embed banking features such as accounts, cards, and payments into their own product.” However, one thing was missing “from their offer;… Read More

March 28, 2024 @ 11:08 am By JD Alois  |  

Yesterday, CI reported on a new circular issued by the US Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) warning international transfer firms to stop adding “junk fees” to the transfers and demanding greater transparency in the process. Misinformation in the industry is frequent, and some providers abuse… Read More

March 11, 2024 @ 8:00 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Simon Taylor, an experienced Fintech strategist, notes that the latest Fintech results season is witnessing Wise (LSE:WISE) really “hitting its stride.” As HSBC competitor Zing launches, Wise revenue is “up 23% YoY and its above its IPO price.” Simon Taylor has examined why Wise revenuers… Read More

March 8, 2024 @ 8:18 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Mox has partnered with Wise Platform in order to launch low-cost and transparent international payments. Wise (LSE:WISE) confirmed in a blog post that it is launching its new collaboration with Mox Bank Limited, a virtual bank in Hong Kong. With this integration, Mox customers can… Read More

February 3, 2024 @ 8:29 am By Michael Wong  |  

Wise, the UK-based Fintech stealth bank that was formerly known as TransferWise, has officially expanded its operations into the Philippines with the launch of Wise Pilipinas. In a significant move to bolster its board, Wise Pilipinas has welcomed Isabel Ridad, founder of Monetize, as its… Read More

January 3, 2024 @ 8:41 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Dwayne Gefferie, a strategist helping payments companies with scaling operations, has commented on why he thinks UK Fintech Wise (LSE:WISE) and Revolut need to take HSBC‘s new initiative seriously. According to Gefferie, if HSBC‘s announcement of their new venture Zing teaches us anything, it is… Read More

December 5, 2023 @ 8:11 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Allica Bank (LSE:WISE) has partnered with Wise Platform, Wise’s global payment infrastructure for banks and major enterprises, in order “to offer our established business customers a simple and low-cost way to send money overseas.” Now clients can seamlessly make and “manage their global payments directly… Read More

November 14, 2023 @ 9:30 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Wise plc (LSE:WISE) has posted unaudited interim results for the six months ended September 30, 2023. Wise is a leading Fintech based in the UK but providing services globally. In the first six months of this year, Wise says that it continued “to make progress… Read More

November 13, 2023 @ 8:07 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Wise (LSE:WISE) has reportedly been forced to place a freeze on onboarding new business clients across the United Kingdom and Europe because of “high demand” for services. This latest update comes after the Fintech firm had “deactivated” all US business cards this past week. Wise,… Read More

September 19, 2023 @ 11:52 am By JD Alois  |  

Swift, a global financial messaging service that is used by just about everyone to transfer value, has partnered with Wise (LSE:WISE) – a stealth bank that got its start in low-cost transfers. According to a statement by Swift, the partnership will enable users to complete… Read More

July 19, 2023 @ 7:33 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Global Fintech Wise plc (LSE:WISE) has shared its latest Q1 FY24 trading update, noting that the firm is now off to a good start to the year “with continued strong customer growth.” As noted in a release, Wise reports the following key results: 33% YoY… Read More

July 7, 2023 @ 12:34 pm By JD Alois  |  

The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has commented on the rate spread between what banks are receiving in interest rate returns and what they are giving their deposit holders.  The regulator said in a studied, underwhelming tone that the “decision-making has been slow” for banks… Read More

June 16, 2023 @ 11:36 am By JD Alois  |  

IndusInd Bank has integrated Wise to enable efficient and low-cost payments and transfers. IndusInd Bank reports a customer base in India of around 34 million, with 2606 Branches/Banking Outlets and 2878 ATMs spread across geographical locations of the country. Wise is a stealth bank that… Read More