Wise stories
Hidden travel fees cost Aussies as banks overcharge
3 days ago
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78% of Australians face hidden bank fees abroad, with traditional banks charging up to seven times more than fintech providers like Wise.
Aussies slammed with hidden fees while using bank cards abroad
3 days ago
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New research reveals 78% of Aussie travellers face hidden bank card fees abroad, with charges costing some up to AUD $4,000 annually on holidays.
UK fintech hiring to surge 32% in 2025 amid compliance demand
4 days ago
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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investment
UK fintech hiring is set to surge 32% in 2025, driven by rising demand for compliance, cybersecurity, and engineering roles amid regulatory shifts.
Kiwis save on festive shopping with online global deals
Fri, 3rd Jan 2025
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This holiday season, Kiwis have ramped up international online spending, with transactions spanning 149 countries, seeking better deals amidst rising costs.
Morgan Stanley partners with Wise to boost FX settlements
Thu, 26th Dec 2024
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Morgan Stanley has partnered with Wise to enhance its foreign exchange settlement capabilities, marking a first for an investment bank in this area.
Exclusive: Survey reveals NZ SMEs struggle with international expansion costs
Fri, 29th Nov 2024
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A Wise survey reveals New Zealand SMEs face significant hurdles in global expansion, particularly high costs and hidden fees in international payments.
Kiwis lack awareness of high fees in international transfers
Wed, 4th Sep 2024
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payment technologies
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Wise's research reveals 29% of Kiwis lack understanding of international money transfer fees, and calls for NZ government regulation to ensure transparency.
Payhawk to boost London workforce by 44% following revenue spike
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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financial systems
UK fintech company Payhawk aims to expand its London team by 44% following a successful year and the acquisition of its UK EMI Licence.
REGnosys & WISE partner to tackle gender inequality in tech sector
Fri, 23rd Feb 2024
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risk & compliance
REGnosys partners WISE, a social enterprise, to combat gender inequality in technology by improving young women's awareness of STEM careers and amplifying female role models in the sector.
Swift and Wise join forces to expand cross-border payment options
Tue, 19th Sep 2023
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The collaboration will help financial institutions provide a greater range of choice to their customers for cross-border payments.
Wise Platform improves cross-border money management
Thu, 29th Jun 2023
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fintech
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commerce systems
Wise Platform has launched a new way to help enterprises and their customers with cross-border money management.
Wise partners G-P for faster, low-cost contractor payments
Thu, 23rd Feb 2023
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digital transformation
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martech
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commerce systems
The new partnership gives customers autonomy, enabling payments in most countries and currencies at the time, frequency and currency of their choice.
Wise partners with Tencent to provide international money transfers through Weixin
Wed, 2nd Feb 2022
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Tencent Financial Technology and Wise are teaming up to allow international money transfers to China through Weixin, the Chinese version of WeChat.
COVID-19 and international banking stalls NZ business global expansion
Wed, 12th Jan 2022
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New Zealand businesses face challenges in expanding overseas due to COVID-19 and international payments, says Wise Business research.