NEW YORK, Aug.  13, 2026  (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kirby McInerney LLP reminds investors who purchased Wise Group plc (&#34;Wise Group&#34; or the &#34;Company&#34;) (NASDAQ:WSE) securities to contact Lauren Molinaro of

WSE SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Securities Fraud Lawsuit Filed on Behalf of Wise Group plc Investors - Contact Kirby McInerney LLP by September 29, 2026

Wise Group AML/CTF Class Action Could Pressure WSE Shares in Near Term

NEW YORK, Aug. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kirby McInerney LLP reminds investors who purchased Wise...

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    <p>NEW YORK, Aug.  13, 2026  (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kirby McInerney LLP reminds investors who purchased Wise Group plc (&amp;#34;Wise Group&amp;#34; or the &amp;#34;Company&amp;#34;) (NASDAQ:WSE) securities to contact Lauren Molinaro of</p>
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    <h3>AI Summary</h3>
    <p>Wise Group faces a securities class action alleging misstatements and inadequate AML/CTF disclosures around its NASDAQ debut, covering May 11–July 23, 2026. Reuters and OCC licensing headlines have driven U.S. price declines, with a lead-plaintiff deadline of Sept 29, 2026. The litigation could weigh on Wise&#039;s valuation and heighten regulatory scrutiny for its global operations, affecting WSE exposure.</p>
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    <h3>Key Points</h3>
    <ul><li>Wise Group faces securities class action over AML/CTF disclosure failures.</li><li>Lawsuit covers May 11–July 23, 2026. Lead plaintiff deadline Sept 29, 2026.</li><li>Reuters June 1 AML probe referenced. Wise Group stock slid on the news.</li><li>July 24 OCC license denial cited. Wise stock fell on the news.</li><li>Kirby McInerney LLP leads the suit; investors may pursue lead plaintiff.</li></ul>
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    <h3>Companies Mentioned</h3>
    <ul><li><strong>Wise Group plc (WSE)</strong>: Subject of securities class action; potential impact on U.S.-listed securities and market perception; regulatory scrutiny.</li><li><strong>Kirby McInerney LLP (N/A)</strong>: Lead plaintiff counsel; active in securities litigation; may influence case dynamics and investor communications.</li></ul>
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    <h3>Legal</h3>
    <p>Category: Legal. The article revolves around a securities class action and related regulatory headlines, fitting a legal risk/claims framework impacting Wise Group and its trading dynamics on WSE.</p>
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    <h3>Market-Moving</h3>
    <ul><li>US-class-action risk implies potential settlement costs and cash outlays.</li><li>AML/regulatory headlines have historically driven volatility for Wise Group.</li><li>Lead plaintiff deadline Sept 29, 2026 may trigger new disclosures.</li><li>OCC license denial and Reuters report renew regulatory scrutiny.</li></ul>
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    <h3>Key Facts</h3>
    <ul><li>Class Period: May 11–July 23, 2026.</li><li>Lead plaintiff deadline: Sept 29, 2026.</li><li>Reuters report: June 1, 2026; Belgium AML probe referenced.</li><li>OCC license denial: July 24, 2026.</li><li>Stock moves: Jun 1 close $12.10; Jun 3 close $10.72.</li></ul>
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    <h3>Trading Thesis</h3>
    <p>Near-term risk to WSE-listed Wise exposure; monitor settlements/regulatory outcomes in 3–6 months.</p>
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<link type="text/css" rel="stylesheet" href="https://www.globenewswire.com/styles/gnw_nitf.css"></link><p align="justify">NEW YORK, Aug.  13, 2026  (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=BOcNR1ruTin1lBL7-8mgCJd-TuDIudFbylv3mm6gdoqjfpEsLmdG4te-5EFS0CKq6ZugtjwbxxOUUugeUYg1FjPL2u9zx4Y9k7gnMXTLrUM=" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kirby McInerney LLP</a> reminds investors who purchased Wise Group plc ("Wise Group" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/WSE">WSE</a>) securities to contact <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=OOD1QnzEvWGBK5fKeTrXjBSnzUETLZw1dAEL6bTr4HmNvwXwjOTn1RXPF2wwKKTY1zoRMp4ghQWSFczwwpjFQe1xLlbgTulrg2FWG51S2CQmW1jwIEyc_tf30g5Q2pCM" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lauren Molinaro</a> of Kirby McInerney LLP by email at <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=875qMFG5ySiAAgYKswQYhoPBT5rEzCmzjWLZ7a6KGVt7n6EKZ-MzCw7_9u7JuWjUqtu1Hw5jCBzaoyivjK_MTJdYq7Wn357qk3idr3VjF31KPCi3jaPOop-RTNCNmpXS" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">investigations@kmllp.com</a>, or fill out the contact form below, to discuss your rights or interests in the securities fraud class action lawsuit at no cost.</p>  <p align="justify">If you suffered a loss on your Wise Group investments, you have until <strong>September 29, 2026</strong> to request lead plaintiff appointment. Courts do not consider lead plaintiff applications submitted after this deadline. The lead plaintiff oversees the litigation on behalf of the class and may influence key decisions, including litigation strategy and settlement. Courts regularly appoint individual investors as lead plaintiffs, not only institutions. Learn more about the lead plaintiff process and eligibility requirements <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=gXnrOWs0TDfIFt-3s8I7tZarVoiHCxx6i7OkrUlbaWQVNXPkdlQt99d_3p0RrndlFyqHi41tikUCr-Tk5IU3Iz3FTKdRkKhvqL0sZlvkm0A=" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.</p>  <p align="justify">Follow the link below for more information about the lawsuit:</p>  <p align="center">[<a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=I__HMBHgk_F64Ce4LU6UhMJy1SKHDbSrsIgmme5KsILwioRiVqBBxZctVrHAInWtrd_hnq3N43fz62bpEV_8BocDyWafnDWcwZipw7Jg1YII1WUB-LMgUmT9AlxofQlcBDussJXGQV7PSFz-KdfbZUM_dSgHTnfAerF3OEBuzcc=" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CONTACT THE FIRM IF YOU SUFFERED A LOSS</a>]</p>  <p align="justify"><strong>What Is The Lawsuit About?</strong></p>  <p align="justify">The lawsuit has been filed on behalf of investors who purchased securities during the period of May 11, 2026 and July 23, 2026, inclusive ("the Class Period"). The lawsuit alleges that Wise made materially false and/or misleading statements and failed to disclose that, in order to have a successful debut on the NASDAQ, the Company materially understated Wise’s regulatory risks as a result of its materially deficient anti-money laundering efforts and insufficient efforts to prevent the financing of terrorism.</p>  <p align="justify">On June 1, 2026, Reuters published an article entitled "Fintech Wise’s shares fall on Belgian money-laundering investigation." The article reported that London-listed shares in Wise fell by more than 10% on the news that the Brussels Public Prosecutor’s Office was investigating the Company’s European entity in cases involving over $582.5 million in suspicious transactions. The article revealed that the investigation "concerns potential money laundering offences, with alleged links to fraud, corruption and drug trafficking" and "whether Wise Europe’s services were used by international criminal organizations." On this news, Wise’s U.S. stock price fell $0.67 per share, or 5.24%, to close at $12.10 on June 1, 2026. The price then fell $0.56 per share, or 4.6%, to close at $12.10 on June 2, 2026. The stock fell a further $0.82 per share, or 7.1%, to close at $10.72 per share on June 3, 2026.</p>  <p align="justify">On July 24, 2026, <em>The Wall Street Journal </em>published an article entitled "Wise Group Shares Drop After U.S. Regulator Denies License on Shortcomings." The article reported that London-listed shares in Wise fell after the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency denied the Company’s application for a national trust bank license, "citing deficiencies in its program to combat money laundering and terrorism financing." On this news, Wise’s stock price fell $0.75 per share, or 6.2%, to close at $11.33 per share on July 24, 2026.</p>  <p align="center">[<a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=XeN_pplvOC4HGkiDAny5zR7y4cUrTHQBQajZjVNSvC2tePy9ri4ovnk7pb0ppFXQWVHxJjm4f3-TSNvzmZMNLW-fYCmPtJkFdbYJW91y998hIUDTmqrg51axkDfuarfHmLSolIBHqPFrVHcBV8j9yL_GaItlXbg1cDPkyqbSkhn3wQL4z5QMI-FgbJAUkRO2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE CLASS ACTION</a>]</p>  <p align="justify"><strong>What Should I Do?</strong></p>  <p align="justify">If you purchased or otherwise acquired Wise Group securities, have information, or would like to learn more about this investigation, please contact <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=OOD1QnzEvWGBK5fKeTrXjK72Iw5ggHE3KlFy2ZnEDX2DDqjIhgGDoarQFyDyP46nDBRZok0EyCgEnYnMw5H16NjhfCKGBXNRey5y4itksyx-crm_DW5-byFycl00dVX8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lauren Molinaro</a> of <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=BOcNR1ruTin1lBL7-8mgCCqfhc7aNyFVGXxNc8Hjb83jJb8e9ub9E2L8Nz7uMyDZFpLMNLfU6dO_L4BsayMFgVxmdzY3Vy6APJS4SHFZQ8w=" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kirby McInerney LLP</a> by email at <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=875qMFG5ySiAAgYKswQYhoPBT5rEzCmzjWLZ7a6KGVub-LLR7wNWJJQwxIR5g_McGNabNMZzSx3Nw5ljtK15Aq8NqZuHyUy-M-225BlKqXRGFxvNS0fP9N_SN8yis7ht" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">investigations@kmllp.com</a>, or fill out the contact form below, to discuss your rights or interests with respect to these matters at no cost.</p>  <p align="center"><a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=abrmHXOPUyAAw2LXe2fNtTJ5KOXCKL8M8BrBahQcMXTNx1lzT3eAvARoPP4w7k_et8Y3JCA_iZXrNo_YqhhrHYDjRrZm4vhyOH0_Aqvl7UvPRDMjomTNYbLtWvOP3Z7r" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">[HOW CAN I PROTECT MY RIGHTS?]</a></p>  <p align="justify"><a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=BOcNR1ruTin1lBL7-8mgCJd-TuDIudFbylv3mm6gdoobgpTy_DNPGwwJ9y-lP9oOERCpxtLfb2Cg9mcAhI29SlSCAr_A-U32HSXAKKM4G48=" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kirby McInerney LLP</a> is a New York-based plaintiffs’ law firm concentrating in securities, antitrust, whistleblower, and consumer litigation. The firm’s efforts on behalf of shareholders in securities litigation have resulted in recoveries totaling billions of dollars. Additional information about the firm can be found at Kirby McInerney LLP’s <a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=3y9OqYUgLJQ65OkghfXoQhXUmqFKQxCbZDL_speYDVZuxY_amZhWSd8aORsw0uMZvCJY2fhB0MIF0SRKHyipFA==" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">website</a>.</p>  <p align="justify">This press release may be considered Attorney Advertising in some jurisdictions under the applicable law and ethical rules.</p>  <p align="justify">Contacts<br></br>Kirby McInerney LLP        <br></br>Lauren Molinaro, Esq.<br></br>212-699-1171<br></br><a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=i5u6ExGhjopumXITjSSf8e_0NVY653d7u2Cbyi544A4tzGZtnqvxI_kV3dn_y3pGDT5q32xO6NcgI15IBS4g20yAZD-IFYvpbiaxKriFIjI=" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.kmllp.com</a><br></br><a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=i5u6ExGhjopumXITjSSf8RRzOdEyiNrg1mDRYK4aqqSiN_VaPu_txWBOqsAW6OnnRyrypsAZOC__fN4r7_8aio03fOo7s_g_vNOO59n5_bqxdcaQtakC6XihPmv7OaKXch4YYOjp1KUcjmz0Lzw2dg==" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://securitiesleadplaintiff.com/</a><br></br><a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=875qMFG5ySiAAgYKswQYhoPBT5rEzCmzjWLZ7a6KGVvzHybBEfv9s5BWPTizMgPfX-SoeeZtQ7-J73eBUrFkCYCUZirbhqys5oSNJVusY94dRXa5UHj-SGDPhFwEExhS" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">investigations@kmllp.com</a></p> <img alt="" class="__GNW8366DE3E__IMG" src="https://www.globenewswire.com/newsroom/ti?nf=OTgxMDAzMCM3Nzc2MjY0IzIwMjA2Njk="></img> <br></br><img alt="" src="https://ml.globenewswire.com/media/NWNmNTYxMTAtNDAxMy00MTNhLWEwYWQtNzIzN2I5NWZmNDQzLTEwMzE5OTctMjAyNi0wOC0xNC1lbg==/tiny/Kirby-McInerney-LLP.png" referrerpolicy="no-referrer-when-downgrade"></img><p><a href="https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/192da1d1-643f-4eee-b850-dde5b9f2b00f"><img src="https://ml.globenewswire.com/media/192da1d1-643f-4eee-b850-dde5b9f2b00f/small/linkedin-logo-300x300-png.png" border="0" width="147" height="147" alt="Primary Logo"></img></a></p>

Wise Group faces a securities class action alleging misstatements and inadequate AML/CTF disclosures around its NASDAQ debut, covering May 11–July 23, 2026. Reuters and OCC licensing headlines have driven U.S. price declines, with a lead-plaintiff deadline of Sept 29, 2026. The litigation could weigh on Wise's valuation and heighten regulatory scrutiny for its global operations, affecting WSE exposure.

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WSE SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Securities Fraud Lawsuit Filed on Behalf of Wise Group plc Investors - Contact Kirby McInerney LLP by September 29, 2026

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