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Fintech Company Wise Under Investigation in Belgium for Money Laundering

Estonian-founded fintech company Wise is under investigation by Belgian prosecutors over concerns regarding its money laundering controls, causing its shares to fall. This probe follows a broader European focus on financial crime prevention.

1 Jun, 08:08 — 1 Jun, 17:07
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BBCHigh6h ago

Wise under investigation over money laundering control concerns

Wise says it is working with the Brussels prosecutor's office but that "no specific findings have been shared with us to date".

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bloombergHigh12h ago

Wise Shares Tumble as Firm Faces Queries From Belgian Prosecutor - Bloomberg.com

Wise Shares Tumble as Firm Faces Queries From Belgian Prosecutor  Bloomberg.com

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FTVery High10h ago

Wise shares slump as Belgian prosecutor probes fintech

Share fall comes following a report that money transfer group is being investigated over money laundering concerns

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The GuardianMostly Factual6h ago

Wise investigated in Belgium over money-laundering control concerns

International money transfer service’s shares tumble as it confirms discussions with prosecutor’s office Business live – latest updates Wise, the UK-based international money transfer service and darling of the London fintech scene, has confirmed it is answering questions from Belgian prosecutors investigating money laundering, sending its shares tumbling. In a statement to the stock market, Wise said it was “currently working with the Brussels prosecutor to respond to queries about our bus...

By Rob Davies

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The IndependentMostly Factual5h ago

Wise under investigation in Europe over money laundering controls

The fintech firm confirmed it was responding to questions from Belgian authorities.

By Holly Williams

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YahooMostly Factual3h ago

Wise stock falls as Belgian prosecutors probe money laundering

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channel-news-asiaMostly Factual5h ago

Fintech Wise's shares fall on Belgian money-laundering investigation 

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seeking-alphaMixed8h ago

Wise stock tumbles after media report on probe in Belgium over suspicious transactions

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Daily SabahMixed7h ago

Money transfer giant Wise hit by laundering probe, shares slide

Belgian prosecutors announced Monday that they were in the advanced stages of an investigation into money transfer giant Wise, on suspicions that criminals used its accounts for mo...

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err-newsMostly Factual5h ago

Estonian-founded Wise hit by Belgian money laundering investigation

The European arm of U.K.-based money transfer company Wise is under investigation in Belgium over suspected money laundering involving more than €500 million.

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First report: bloomberg · 1 Jun, 08:08Full coverage: 21 · 10hWindow: 10h
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bloomberg1 Jun, 08:08First to report

Wise Shares Tumble as Firm Faces Queries From Belgian Prosecutor - Bloomberg.com

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FT1 Jun, 09:18

Wise shares slump as Belgian prosecutor probes fintech

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le-figaro1 Jun, 11:16

La justice belge enquête sur le géant des transferts d’argent Wise pour des soupçons de blanchiment

nos1 Jun, 11:40

Belgische justitie doet onderzoek naar betaaldienst Wise wegens witwassen

seeking-alpha1 Jun, 11:54

Wise stock tumbles after media report on probe in Belgium over suspicious transactions

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delfi-lt1 Jun, 12:55

Belgijos prokurorai tiria „Wise“

Daily Sabah1 Jun, 13:03

Money transfer giant Wise hit by laundering probe, shares slide

BBC1 Jun, 13:12

Wise under investigation over money laundering control concerns

The Guardian1 Jun, 13:34

Wise investigated in Belgium over money-laundering control concerns

err-news1 Jun, 14:16

Estonian-founded Wise hit by Belgian money laundering investigation

channel-news-asia1 Jun, 14:17

Fintech Wise's shares fall on Belgian money-laundering investigation 

faz1 Jun, 14:36

Fintech-Kurs stürzt ab: Geldwäsche-Ermittlungen gegen Wise

The Independent1 Jun, 15:03

Wise under investigation in Europe over money laundering controls

daily-mirror-lk1 Jun, 15:10

Court orders charges against Jacqueline in Sukesh money laundering case - Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka

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Yahoo1 Jun, 17:07

Wise stock falls as Belgian prosecutors probe money laundering

der-standard1 Jun, 17:09

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orf1 Jun, 18:02Latest update

Nach Kunstraub im Louvre weist mögliche Spur nach Belgien