Tagged: wise

January 18, 2023 @ 9:52 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The financial services sector has evolved considerably during the past decade, with many new Fintech startups and banking challengers raising substantial funding to fundamentally improve how consumers perform transactions. Individuals and business organizations across the globe have been moving their activities online, a digital transformation… Read More

January 2, 2023 @ 5:01 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Millions of consumers are offering financial support to friends and family members residing abroad. However, when it comes to getting those (remittances) to the intended recepients, it is a lot more costly than it should be, according to an update from Fintech firm Wise (LSE:WISE)…. Read More

December 13, 2022 @ 10:23 am By JD Alois  |  

Wise (LSE:WISE), a global Fintech enabling the movement of money and aspiring neobank, says it will boost its presence in the US to meet the increasing demand of its services. Based in London, Wise states that it plans to increase its headcount by 250 in… Read More

November 23, 2022 @ 9:03 am By JD Alois  |  

Wise (LON:WISE) has been integrated into the digital banking firm in Hong Kong ZA Bank. According to a note from ZA bank, the partnership between the two firms is the first bank in Hong Kong to provide money transfers with no exchange rate mark up…. Read More

November 14, 2022 @ 10:51 am By JD Alois  |  

Wise (LSE:WISE) has partnered with Deel on a new service that aims to make payroll processing far simpler and faster. Deel has been a Wise Platform partner since 2019. Deel is a company that enables the hiring and payments services for companies hiring international employees… Read More

October 26, 2022 @ 7:56 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Fintech firm Wise (LSE:WISE) is reportedly planning to introduce its Assets investing service across Europe after acquiring an operational license in Estonia. Presently available in the United Kingdom, Assets allows clients to hold cash in their multi-currency accounts in various asset classes, while also being… Read More

September 13, 2022 @ 7:55 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Wise Platform (LSE:WISE) recently launched their newest integration solution, International Receive. As noted in a blog post, customers at partner organizations using International Receive will be able “to quickly, easily and affordably receive cross-border payments, even if their bank is not connected to the SWIFT… Read More

August 1, 2022 @ 8:27 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Wise (LSE:WISE), the international tech firm focused on creating the best way to move funds across the globe, recently announced the appointment of Isabel Naidoo as Chief People Officer. Naidoo joins Wise, one of Glassdoor’s best places to work in the United Kingdom, with considerable… Read More

July 20, 2022 @ 9:41 am By JD Alois  |  

Wise, a global transfers, payments and stealth bank, has reported its Q1 2022 performance. According to the company, it facilitated over £24 billion in transactions during the quarter increasing 49% versus Q1 year prior. In comparison to Q4 2021, Wise delivered a 14% increase (£21.4… Read More

June 29, 2022 @ 7:54 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Taavet Hinrikus, the Co-founder of Fintech firm Wise, has launched Plural, a €250 million (appr. £216 million) investment platform aimed at supporting a new generation of technology startups and digital entrepreneurs. Other founders of the Group reportedly include Songkick businessman Ian Hogarth, tech investor Khaled… Read More

May 31, 2022 @ 12:27 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The team at Fintech Monzo notes that you can now send funds abroad from your Monzo Business account. Monzo confirmed that they have partnered with global Fintech firm Wise (LSE:WISE) in order to give clients a simple, affordable way to send funds overseas. The money… Read More

February 24, 2022 @ 12:10 pm By JD Alois  |  

Wise (LSE:WISE) the global payments, transfer platform, and stealth bank, has moved to appoint an interim Chief Financial Officer following a bike accident involving Matthew Briers, Wise CFO. Wise issued the following statement: To ensure Matthew’s recovery is complete, his return to work will be gradual…. Read More

February 20, 2022 @ 10:17 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Cross-border payments Fintech Wise (LSE:WISE) intends to hire around 150 professionals for its Singapore business offices in 2022. Wise‘s management noted that this includes key roles focused on engineering, product development, design, analytics, compliance, payments and various other operations in order to support ongoing product… Read More

January 30, 2022 @ 9:18 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Wise clients across the globe will now have the option to conduct quick, seamless and cost-effective global fund transfers to Weixin users residing in China from 11 different currencies, including SGD, USD and GBP. Wise (LON:WISE), the international tech firm focused on creating the best… Read More

January 7, 2022 @ 2:27 am By Omar Faridi  |  

If you’ve sent or received a payment from a friend or family member, you might have used either Zelle or Venmo to complete the transaction. These Fintech payment services enable consumers to send and receive local personal payments easily, with simply an email address or… Read More

December 15, 2021 @ 11:23 am By JD Alois  |  

Wise (LSE:WISE) has completed research that concludes international banking undermines the effectiveness of small businesses to expand. A challenge that should come as no surprise to SMEs aiming to expand overseas. Wise states that “broken payments and banking technology remain a barrier to international ambitions.”… Read More

December 14, 2021 @ 5:16 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

European VC firm Sapphire Ventures will significantly expand its European investment activities over the coming year, the company said this week. As part of this expansion, which follows the opening of the firm’s first European office last year, Sapphire promoted Annalise Dragic, currently a principal,… Read More

December 12, 2021 @ 1:05 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Taavet Hinriku, the Co-founder of UK-based Fintech Wise (LSE:WISE) (formerly doing business as TransferWise), has reportedly stepped down from his position as company chairperson and Director. The former CFO at Netflix, David Wells, will be replacing Hinriku with immediate effect (as reported on December 10,… Read More

December 2, 2021 @ 12:52 pm By JD Alois  |  

UK-based Fintech Wise (LSE:WISE) has provided an update on its expansion plans across North America. Yesterday, it was revealed that the Wise Card is now available in  Canada but the fast-growing firm has other items on its roadmap. Wise notes that its New York City… Read More

December 1, 2021 @ 11:39 am By JD Alois  |  

Wise (LSE:WISE), formerly doing business as Transferwise, has launched its “Wise Card” in Canada. Wise states that Canadians may now spend money around the world and shop online knowing they’re getting the best exchange rate along with low fees. Wise started as Fintech focusing on… Read More