Earlier this week, reports emerged that Swedish fintech Klarna was once again preparing to list on the New York Stock Exchange.
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August 29, 2025
Is Klarna ready to IPO?
The fintech reportedly plans to float as soon as next month
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Tom Matsuda is a fintech reporter at Sifted and writes our weekly fintech newsletter. Find him on X and LinkedIn

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