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Wise’s Shares Dip Amidst CEO’s Absence and CFO’s Resignation

Wise‘s shares fell after its CFO resigned and its CEO announced he would be taking a leave of absence due to personal reasons. Wise is a UK-based fintech firm that was recently listed on the London Stock Exchange. The company’s shares fell by 6% following the announcement. Wise’s CEO, Kristo Kaarmann, stated that he would be taking a leave of absence due to personal reasons, but did not provide any further details.

The company’s CFO, Mikko Salovaara, resigned from his position, citing personal reasons as well. Wise’s recent listing on the London Stock Exchange was one of the largest tech IPOs in the UK’s history, with the company being valued at over $11 billion. Despite the recent news, Wise’s shares are still up over 20% since the company’s IPO. The company’s future prospects remain strong, with its innovative approach to international money transfers and its growing user base.

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