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Wise forecasts that by 2026 agentic AI will run core business tasks, pushing firms to embed tools, tighten oversight and rethink outsourcing.

Wise forecasts five shifts to speed up cross-border payments by 2026, as new rules, tech links and customer demands reshape the market.

New data shows Vietnam charges Kiwi travellers the highest ATM fees globally, with average third-party costs of 27.1% per withdrawal, the biggest worldwide.

Wise urges New Zealand MPs to end NZD $667m annual losses from hidden foreign exchange fees by enforcing transparency in bank currency conversion costs.

Fintech firms are reshaping finance with programmable money, using stablecoins and smart contracts for faster, borderless, 24/7 value transfer globally.

This holiday season, Kiwis have ramped up international online spending, with transactions spanning 149 countries, seeking better deals amidst rising costs.

Morgan Stanley has partnered with Wise to enhance its foreign exchange settlement capabilities, marking a first for an investment bank in this area.

A Wise survey reveals New Zealand SMEs face significant hurdles in global expansion, particularly high costs and hidden fees in international payments.

Wise's research reveals 29% of Kiwis lack understanding of international money transfer fees, and calls for NZ government regulation to ensure transparency.

The collaboration will help financial institutions provide a greater range of choice to their customers for cross-border payments.

The new partnership gives customers autonomy, enabling payments in most countries and currencies at the time, frequency and currency of their choice.

Tencent Financial Technology and Wise are teaming up to allow international money transfers to China through Weixin, the Chinese version of WeChat.

New Zealand businesses face challenges in expanding overseas due to COVID-19 and international payments, says Wise Business research.