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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.
The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU) announced that CEO Hikmet Ersek and CFO Raj Agrawal will host a webcast and conference call on May 4, 2021, at 4:30 p.m. ET to discuss Q1 2021 financial results, with a press release at 4:00 p.m. ET. The event registration is required and can be done at least five minutes before the start. Interested participants can also listen by dialing +1 (888) 317-6003 within the U.S. or +1 (412) 317-6061 internationally. The webcast can be accessed at the company's investor relations website.
The Western Union Foundation has announced a first-quarter investment of over USD 1.25 million aimed at mobilizing youth for jobs in the healthcare sector, enhancing COVID-19 vaccine education and distribution, and supporting economic recovery through workforce training. This initiative is part of its Opportunity Beyond Borders commitment, which has already invested USD 6 million to support 200,000 individuals across 33 countries during 2020. Notable programs include vaccine education in Kenya and India, and workforce training in Mexico, Jordan, and Lebanon.
The Western Union Foundation announced a $6 million investment to aid 200,000 people across 33 countries, focusing on training and education for migrants, refugees, and international students, alongside disaster and COVID relief. The 2020 Global Philanthropic Impact Report underscores community activation. Additionally, the Foundation's 'Opportunity Beyond Borders' commitment involves a $15 million investment over three years to help migrant youth attain sustainable employment. In 2020, 64% of Western Union employees contributed nearly $2 million to various charitable causes.
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The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU) announced its participation in the Wolfe Fintech Forum on March 10, 2021, at 3:00 p.m. Eastern time. CFO Raj Agrawal and President Shelly Swanback will provide insights during the presentation. Investors can access the event via webcast on Western Union's website, with an archived version available shortly after.
Western Union is a leader in cross-border money movement, connecting over 200 countries and territories with its financial network.
The Western Union Foundation has committed USD 500,000 to support the Aspen Institute's Global Opportunity Youth Network and the National Partnership for New Americans. This initiative is part of the Foundation's USD 15 million commitment to the Opportunity Beyond Borders program, aimed at aiding about 40 million migrant and refugee youth facing challenges due to COVID-19. The funding will develop leadership skills, digital training, and create a youth leadership curriculum, fulfilling the need to empower migrant youths as valuable contributors to the economy.
The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU) will present at the Evercore ISI Payments & Fintech Innovators Forum on March 4, 2021, starting at 2:45 p.m. Eastern time. CEO Hikmet Ersek and CFO Raj Agrawal will lead the presentation, which investors can listen to via a webcast at www.westernunion.com.
Western Union, a leader in cross-border money movement, operates in over 200 countries and territories, offering access to billions of bank accounts and millions of digital wallets.
Western Union Business Solutions has announced an expansion of its global capabilities, enhancing payment services for business clients. The integration of SWIFT Global Payment Initiative allows for greater visibility and faster transactions. Additionally, the WU Mass Payments API now supports 130 currencies, enabling financial institutions to streamline operations and manage international payments more efficiently. Scott Johnson, Head of Product, emphasized the importance of speed, traceability, and reliability in payments, positioning Western Union as a key player in cross-border financial flows.
The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU) has entered a multi-year agreement with Advance America to integrate Western Union’s digital and retail money transfer services. This partnership will provide Advance America's customers with 24/7 access to global financial services through an online portal and at 1,400 retail locations. Customers will benefit from a wide range of payment options, including transfers to bank accounts and cash pickups at numerous locations. The services are expected to launch in mid-2021, enhancing convenience and accessibility for users.
The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU) announced its participation in the KBW Fintech Payments Conference on February 23, 2021, at 2:40 p.m. Eastern time. CFO Raj Agrawal will make comments during the presentation. Investors can access the presentation via a live webcast on Western Union's investor relations webpage, with an archived version available shortly after.
Western Union is a leader in cross-border money movement, operating in over 200 countries and territories with access to more than 130 currencies.