🚨 Wise waves goodbye to Florida

What we’ll cover today:

✅ Wise shuts down in Florida—what’s behind the move?

✅ Square’s European head steps up as Ireland’s fintech leader—what’s next?

✅ Upcoming fintech events you can’t afford to miss!

✅ Fintech leaders weigh in on the latest industry shifts!

Square’s John O’Beirne Takes Charge of Irish Fintech Scene 🇮🇪💰

Square’s European head, John O’Beirne, is now the chair of the Fintech and Payments Association of Ireland (FPAI), a key player in Ireland’s fintech industry.

🚨 Breaking News:
John O’Beirne, a veteran at Square (Block Inc.), steps up as FPAI’s new chair, aiming to boost Ireland’s fintech growth and global presence.

⚡Wire Simplified:

• Square’s John O’Beirne is the new chair of FPAI, Ireland’s key fintech body.

• His goal? Help fintech startups scale, attract investments, and make Ireland a bigger fintech hub.

• FPAI connects major banks, startups, and regulators in Ireland’s financial sector.

• Ireland’s fintech industry is booming, with global players eyeing expansion.

• O’Beirne’s leadership could bring new regulations, funding, and tech innovation to Ireland’s financial scene.

✔ Straight to the Point:
John O’Beirne’s new role could accelerate Ireland’s fintech growth, but can he balance innovation and regulation without slowing down progress?

Wise Waves Goodbye to Florida Office 🌴🚪

Wise, the global money transfer giant, is shutting down its Florida office as part of a plan to restructure its Americas operations.

🚨 Breaking News:
Wise is consolidating its U.S. servicing teams, meaning the Florida office will close. The company says this move will improve efficiency.

⚡Wire Simplified:

• Wise is closing its Tampa, Florida office to streamline operations in the Americas.

• The decision is part of a broader strategy to cut costs and centralize teams.

• Some employees will relocate, but job cuts might happen.

• Wise still has a strong U.S. presence, with operations in Austin and New York.

• The move comes amid increasing competition in the cross-border payments space.

✔ Straight to the Point:
Wise is tightening its operations, betting that a leaner setup will boost efficiency—but will this move actually improve customer service?

Singapore FinTech Festival 2025
The Singapore FinTech Festival is one of the world's largest FinTech events, bringing together industry leaders, startups, and investors to discuss the future of financial technology. The event features conferences, exhibitions, and networking opportunities.
Date: November 9–13, 2025 | Location: Singapore

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Paris Fintech Forum 2025
The Paris Fintech Forum is a leading European event in the FinTech sector, bringing together CEOs, founders, and investors from around the world to discuss the future of finance. The event features panels, keynotes, and networking opportunities.
Date: January 28–29, 2025| Location: Paris, France

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Africa Fintech Summit 2025
Africa Fintech Summit unites the African FinTech ecosystem, including startups, investors, regulators, and banks, to discuss innovation and growth in financial technology on the continent.
Date: April 17–18, 2025 | Location: Nairobi, Kenya

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