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Wise Seeks NY Listing Amid Governance Concerns

7/22/2025

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Wise intends to relocate its primary listing from London to New York for improved capital access.
Co-founder Taavet Hinrikus expresses concerns about governance and proposed dual-class voting rights.
Hinrikus's firm, Skaala Investments, criticizes the lack of transparency in bundled resolutions, risking shareholder trust.
The shareholder vote, needing 75% approval, remains uncertain and may influence Wise's governance structure.

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Story summary

Wise intends to relocate its primary listing from London to New York for improved capital access.
Co-founder Taavet Hinrikus expresses concerns about governance and proposed dual-class voting rights.
Hinrikus's firm, Skaala Investments, criticizes the lack of transparency in bundled resolutions, risking shareholder trust.
The shareholder vote, needing 75% approval, remains uncertain and may influence Wise's governance structure.