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Regulatory money laundering investigation

Wise (company) under Belgian AML investigation

Analysis based on 16 articles · First reported Jun 01, 2026 · Last updated Jun 02, 2026

Sentiment
-70
Attention
6
Articles
16
Market Impact
Direct
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Market Impact

The investigation into Wise for money laundering concerns has led to a significant drop in its stock price, impacting investor confidence in the fintech sector. The ongoing regulatory scrutiny and potential fines could further depress Wise's market valuation and raise questions about the effectiveness of AML controls across the financial services industry.

Financial services Fintech
Event Summary

Fintech firm Wise is under investigation by Belgian authorities over money laundering concerns, with a probe reportedly involving over 400 million pounds worth of transactions. The Belgium — Brussels prosecutor's office confirmed the investigation, stating it is at an advanced stage and nearing conclusion, focusing on the use of Wise accounts for criminal purposes and non-compliance with anti-money laundering legislation. Following reports by The Bureau of Investigative Journalism, Wise confirmed it is cooperating with the authorities. This news caused Wise's shares to plummet by up to 17.5%, wiping over 1 billion pounds off its market value. This is not the first time Wise has faced regulatory scrutiny; it was previously fined by Abu Dhabi Global Market in 2022 and told to improve processes by the Belgium — National Bank of Belgium. Wise maintains that requests for information are normal and that it takes financial crime seriously, dedicating a third of its workforce to combating it.

Key Actions
97 Belgium — Brussels launched investigation Wise
90 Wise confirmed investigation Belgium — Brussels
90 Wise shares plummeted
30 Abu Dhabi Global Market fined Wise
25 Belgium — National Bank of Belgium found evidence Wise
15 Wise (company) fined
10 Wise moved primary listing Nasdaq-100
Entities Involved
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Wise
Wise is under investigation by Belgian authorities for alleged non-compliance with anti-money laundering legislation, leading to a significant drop in its stock price and reputational damage. This event highlights ongoing scrutiny of its AML controls, following previous fines from other regulators.
Importance 100 Sentiment -75
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Belgium
Belgium, through its public prosecutor's office, is leading the investigation into Wise's alleged money laundering activities, impacting the company's European operations.
Importance 80 Sentiment 0
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Wise
Wise, the Belgium-headquartered European subsidiary of Wise>>>, is the specific focus of the money laundering investigation. Its operations and compliance are under scrutiny.
Importance 80 Sentiment -70
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Belgium — Brussels
The Belgium — Brussels prosecutor's office is conducting the investigation into Wise, focusing on the use of Wise accounts for criminal purposes and non-compliance with AML legislation.
Importance 70 Sentiment 0
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The Bureau of Investigative Journalism
The Bureau of Investigative Journalism reported on the investigation into Wise, bringing the issue to public attention and prompting Wise to confirm the probe.
Importance 40 Sentiment 0
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Abu Dhabi Global Market
Abu Dhabi Global Market previously fined Wise in 2022 for breaching anti-money laundering requirements, indicating a pattern of regulatory issues for the company.
Importance 20 Sentiment 0
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Belgium — National Bank of Belgium
The Belgium — National Bank of Belgium previously found evidence that Wise lacked proof of address for hundreds of thousands of customers, leading to a directive for improvement in its processes.
Importance 20 Sentiment 0
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European Investigative Collaborations
The European Investigative Collaborations>>> network first reported the information about the investigation, which was later confirmed by the prosecutors.
Importance 20 Sentiment 0
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Nasdaq-100
Wise moved its primary stock market listing to Nasdaq-100 last month, seeking a larger market and new investors, but this investigation could impact investor confidence.
Importance 10 Sentiment 0
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Aquis Stock Exchange
Wise has a secondary listing on the Aquis Stock Exchange, and its shares tumbled significantly following the news of the investigation.
Importance 10 Sentiment 0
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Wise (company)
Wise (company), co-founder and chief executive of Wise, was previously fined for failing to inform the City regulator of tax issues, adding to the company's regulatory scrutiny.
Importance 10 Sentiment -20
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