Wirecard, the fintech behind a 2 billion accounting scandal, leaves the DAX by August 21 after a new rule kicks in

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German fintech Wirecard will be removed from the DAX blue chip index after a new rule kicks in on August 19.

German stock operator Deutsche Boerse said all German insolvent firms will be removed from DAX, with 2 days trading notice, effective August 19.

Wirecard filed for insolvency in June after an audit revealed a 2 billion-hole in its accounts.

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German fintech Wirecard, which was brought down by 2 billion accounting scandal, is one of many insolvent firms that will be removed from DAX, according to a new rule announced Wednesday.

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