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Wise to Rebase Primary Listing in US, Preserving London Access

The fintech firm cites strategic benefits including potential inclusion in major US indexes ahead of a shareholder vote

A smartphone with the Wise logo is placed on a laptop in this illustration taken on July 14, 2021. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration
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Overview

  • It intends to shift its main stock exchange designation from London to New York while retaining a secondary listing on the London Stock Exchange.
  • The proposal will be put to shareholders in the coming weeks at a special meeting to secure approval for the dual-listing structure.
  • Wise expects the move to enhance liquidity and boost its eligibility for major US equity indexes.
  • For the year ending March 31, the company reported a 26 percent increase in cross-border transaction volumes to £145.2 billion and a 21 percent rise in active customers to 15.6 million.
  • The decision underscores a broader trend of UK firms bypassing London listings following moves by Cobalt Holdings, Unilever and Shein.