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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 International Bank has joined the Single Euro Payments Area Instant Credit Transfer (SCT Inst) scheme, enhancing its real-time payment capabilities in Europe. This involvement allows Western Union to provide consumers with real-time money transfer options across 24 countries, ensuring faster and more reliable transactions available 24/7. Over 60% of Western Union's global account payout transactions are now delivered in real-time, demonstrating its commitment to expanding financial service offerings in Europe. This milestone highlights Western Union's role as a key player in the European financial services market.
Western Union (NYSE: WU) has acquired a 15% stake in stc Bank for $200 million, positioning itself in a growing payments technology company and one of the first digital banks in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This investment strengthens Western Union's global consumer ecosystem and enhances its digital growth strategy. The licensing for stc Bank as a digital bank has been approved by the Saudi Council of Ministers and is awaiting regulatory requirements from the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA).
The Western Union Foundation has announced a new USD 3.7 million investment under its Opportunity Beyond Borders initiative, aiming to support nearly 55,000 disadvantaged youth globally. This investment is part of a larger USD 15 million commitment to enhance education and employment opportunities for marginalized young adults. The foundation will also introduce the Hikmet Ersek Scholarship, providing USD 1 million in financial assistance to 85 aspiring WU Scholars. Collaborations with various organizations will offer essential skills training, ensuring broader access to economic opportunities.
The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU) has announced its sponsorship of the Latino Business Action Network through its Western Union Business Solutions unit. This partnership aims to empower Latino entrepreneurs by enhancing business growth via education and research. The initiative aligns with the company's commitment to diversity and inclusion in business. Both Jennifer Garcia, COO of LBAN, and David Renta, Hedging Director at Western Union Business Solutions, expressed enthusiasm for the collaboration's potential to strengthen Latino businesses in the U.S.
Western Union has partnered with Suhyup Bank to facilitate international money transfers in South Korea. This collaboration allows customers to send and receive money at roughly 130 bank locations and over 220 sub-agent sites, aiming to expand to 480 locations this year. The service supports cross-border transactions to over 200 countries, with a planned digital service for Suhyup Bank account holders coming soon. This partnership aims to enhance customer experience and extends Western Union's reach in the market.
The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU) announces the appointment of Gabriella Fitzgerald as President of the Americas Region, effective September 13, 2021. Fitzgerald will lead the company’s growth strategies and expand its market presence across various segments. She brings over 20 years of experience from American Express, where she enhanced growth and profitability in the payments sector. Her focus will be on increasing global cross-border payments and enhancing customer experience. The company aims to leverage Fitzgerald's expertise to strengthen its position in the digital payments landscape.
Western Union has expanded its collaboration with Cebuana Lhuillier to offer digital money transfer services through the eCebuana mobile app. This new service allows users in the Philippines to send and receive international money transfers directly in the app, which also includes a micro-savings account feature. Starting early next year, users will have the option for local and global money transfers. This expansion builds on their prior launch of services at over 2,500 Cebuana Lhuillier locations in the Philippines.
The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU) will present at the Deutsche Bank Technology Conference on September 9, 2021, at 5:50 p.m. Eastern time. CFO Raj Agrawal and Chief Marketing Officer Jay Jaffin will represent the company during the presentation. Investors can access the live webcast on Western Union's investor relations page, with an archived version available post-event. Western Union is a leader in cross-border money movement, connecting businesses and consumers across over 200 countries and territories.
The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU) reported second quarter revenue of $1.3 billion, marking a 16% increase year-over-year. GAAP EPS rose to $0.54 from $0.39, driven by revenue growth and lower tax rates. The company reaffirmed its adjusted financial outlook for 2021, anticipating solid growth, particularly in digital money transfer, expected to surpass $1 billion in revenue. Additionally, WU plans to divest its Business Solutions unit for approximately $910 million in cash, enhancing focus on cross-border consumer payments.
The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU) has entered a definitive agreement with Goldfinch Partners and The Baupost Group to sell Western Union Business Solutions for approximately $910 million in cash. This segment, accounting for around 7% of the company's revenue as of June 30, 2021, will help Western Union focus on its global cross-border payments platform. The deal is expected to close in two stages, with over $800 million anticipated in net proceeds from the first closing, which will support growth initiatives, dividends, acquisitions, and share repurchases.