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The Western Union Company reports developments in cross-border, cross-currency money movement, payments and digital financial services. Its updates cover consumer, business, financial-institution and government payment services across more than 200 countries and territories, including bank-account, digital-wallet, card and retail-location access.
Recurring news themes include operating results, investor presentations, board governance, capital actions and digital-payment initiatives such as USDPT, the company’s U.S. dollar-denominated payment stablecoin built on Solana and issued by Anchorage Digital Bank. Western Union announcements also describe infrastructure partners for wallet, settlement and financial-operations functions tied to its Digital Asset Network.
Western Union (NYSE: WU) and Intermex (NASDAQ: IMXI) reported progress and a setback on regulatory approvals for Western Union’s pending acquisition of Intermex. The companies received approval from the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS), with Western Union making commitments regarding remittance services and locations in New York after closing.
Also on August 13, 2026, the companies received a letter from the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) suspending the extension of its earlier approval, citing a need to further review the transaction and its impact on California operations. Western Union and Intermex plan to engage promptly with the DFPI to address questions and seek reinstatement of the approval, and they state they remain committed to completing the transaction, aiming to close promptly after DFPI approval is reinstated and remaining customary conditions are satisfied or waived.
Western Union (NYSE: WU) and Intermex (NASDAQ: IMXI) announced an update on regulatory approvals for Western Union’s pending acquisition of Intermex. The companies received approval from the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS), with Western Union making certain commitments regarding remittance services and locations in New York after closing.
On August 13, 2026, the companies also received a letter from the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) suspending the previously granted approval extension. The DFPI cited a need to further review the transaction and examine its impact on California operations. Western Union and Intermex plan to engage promptly with the DFPI to address its questions and seek reinstatement of the approval. They remain committed to completing the transaction and intend to close promptly after DFPI approval is reinstated, subject to remaining customary closing conditions.
Western Union (NYSE: WU), in partnership with Rain, launched Stablecard by Western Union, a digital USDPT wallet combined with a USDPT-backed Visa secured credit card that lets consumers hold, move and spend U.S. dollar value globally.
The product supports USDPT, a U.S. dollar stablecoin issued by Anchorage Digital Bank on the Solana blockchain, redeemable 1:1 for U.S. dollars and fully backed by reserves. Stablecard initially goes live in 37 markets, with Western Union targeting 60+ markets by year-end, and aims to help remittance receivers and everyday spenders store dollar value and spend anywhere Visa is accepted, including via Apple Pay and Google Pay.
Western Union (NYSE: WU) announced that its board of directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.235 per common share. The dividend is scheduled to be paid on September 30, 2026 to shareholders of record as of September 16, 2026.
Western Union (NYSE: WU) reported Q2 2026 revenue of $1.01 billion, down 1% year over year on both a GAAP and adjusted basis. GAAP EPS was $0.24 versus $0.37, and adjusted EPS was $0.31 versus $0.42, reflecting lower CMT retail revenue, lower Consumer Services margins, and higher operating expenses, partly offset by a lower tax rate.
Consumer Services revenue grew 4% (12% adjusted), while Branded Digital revenue rose 7% (6% adjusted) with 25% transaction growth and accounted for 32% of CMT revenue and 43% of CMT transactions. GAAP operating margin declined to 13% from 19% (adjusted 15% vs. 19%).
Western Union continues to pursue regulatory approval for its planned Intermex acquisition and now models a September 1, 2026 closing in its outlook. For full-year 2026, the company forecasts GAAP revenue growth of 3%–5%, adjusted revenue growth of 4%–6%, and adjusted EPS of $1.25–$1.35, assuming stable macro conditions.
Western Union (NYSE: WU) will hold a webcast and conference call on July 30, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. ET to discuss its second quarter 2026 results, hosted by CEO Devin McGranahan and CFO Matt Cagwin. A financial results press release will be issued before the call, with live webcast, presentation materials, and a replay accessible via the company’s Investor Relations website.
Western Union (NYSE: WU) and Intermex (NASDAQ: IMXI) issued an update on the approval process for Western Union’s pending acquisition of Intermex.
Money transmission regulators in 51 applicable U.S. states and territories and all international jurisdictions have granted approval or non-objection, with one U.S. state still pending. The companies remain in active discussions with regulators, including the New York State Department of Financial Services, and expect to close the deal as soon as reasonably practicable after final approval and other customary closing conditions.
Western Union (NYSE:WU) granted inducement awards under NYSE Listing Rule 303A.08 to two new non-executive employees. The awards comprise 267,380 RSUs of common stock, granted June 5, 2026, vesting ratably over three years, and supporting the company’s Beyond strategy in digital product and information security leadership.
Western Union (NYSE:WU) and Bybit have integrated USDPT, a US dollar–denominated stablecoin issued by Anchorage Digital Bank on Solana, into Bybit’s fiat channels. This makes Bybit the first major crypto exchange on Western Union’s USDPT network, enabling faster on/off-ramps in selected Latin American markets.
USDPT is redeemable 1:1 for US dollars and fully reserve-backed, designed for around-the-clock settlement alongside Western Union’s compliance and payout infrastructure. Bybit offers fiat liquidity and one-click buy/sell, aiming to cut settlement times from days to minutes.
Western Union (NYSE:WU) appointed Pedro Alegría as Vice President and General Manager for Mexico and Central America. He will lead regional business and operations strategy, emphasizing digital innovation, sustainable growth, and a customer-centric, omnichannel financial services offering aligned with Western Union’s Beyond strategy.