UK Fintech Wise Makes US Trading Debut With Dual Listing

Wise Group Plc is making its trading debut in the US with a Nasdaq listing as the financial technology firm tries to take advantage of a larger stock market and its legions of investors.

The company’s shares will trade under the ticker WSE, according to regulatory filings, marking the culmination of a yearslong plan to open up to more investors. Wise will also relist its shares on the London Stock Exchange for its secondary listing.

For Wise Chief Executive Officer Kristo Kaarmann, the dual listing is designed to increase liquidity and allow for extended trading hours. It also ...