Western Union Co (N:WU)

Apr 10, 2024 04:05 pm ET
Western Union to Release First Quarter 2024 Results on April 24
The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU) announced today that Chief Executive Officer Devin McGranahan and Chief Financial Officer Matt Cagwin will host a webcast and conference call to discuss first quarter 2024 results on April 24, at 4:30 p.m. ET. A press release highlighting the financial results will be issued at approximately 4:05 p.m. ET the same day.
Mar 12, 2024 12:08 pm ET
CEO Devin McGranahan Selects Western Union Scholar of the Year
The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU) and the Western Union Foundation are proud to recognize Arian Hajihassani as our CEO Scholar of the Year, the organization’s highest scholarship award for the 2023-2024 school year.
Mar 05, 2024 08:00 am ET
Visa and Western Union Announce Expanded Collaboration Transforming How Money Travels Cross-Border
Today, Visa (NYSE: V) announced a 7-year agreement with Western Union (NYSE: WU). Under the new deal, Western Union customers will be able to send money to their family and friends’ eligible Visa cards and bank accounts in 40 countries across five regions1.
Mar 04, 2024 08:00 am ET
Western Union to Present at the Wolfe Research FinTech Forum on March 14
The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU) today announced that the Company will present at the Wolfe Research FinTech Forum on Thursday, Mar. 14. The presentation will begin at 3:20 p.m. Eastern Time and will include comments from Devin McGranahan, Chief Executive Officer.
Feb 22, 2024 04:05 pm ET
Western Union to Present at the Citi FinTech Conference on February 27
The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU) today announced that the Company will present at the Citi FinTech Conference on Tuesday, Feb. 27. The presentation will begin at 1:15 p.m. Eastern Time and will include comments from Matt Cagwin, Chief Financial Officer.
Feb 21, 2024 08:00 am ET
Western Union and Mercado Pago Alliance Extends to the United States and Canada
Western Union and Mercado Pago today announced growth in their existing relationship, giving United States and Canadian customers ability to send money from Western Union’s mobile app, its website, or from one of its retail locations to Mercado Pago wallet accounts in Mexico.
Feb 13, 2024 09:30 am ET
BanCoppel Teams With Western Union to Receive Remittances Using Mobile App
BanCoppel and Western Union today announced a new service for customers in Mexico to receive remittances digitally. Through the BanCoppel mobile app, which is available for Android and iOS, customers who receive cash remittances up to USD $2,999...
Feb 06, 2024 04:05 pm ET
Western Union Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Results
The Western Union Company (the “Company” or “Western Union”) (NYSE: WU) today reported fourth quarter and full year 2023 results.
Jan 23, 2024 04:05 pm ET
Western Union to Release Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Results on February 6
The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU) announced today that Chief Executive Officer Devin McGranahan and Chief Financial Officer Matt Cagwin will host a webcast and conference call to discuss fourth quarter 2023 results on Feb. 6, at 4:30 p.m. ET. A press release highlighting the financial results will be issued at approximately 4:05 p.m. ET the same day.
Dec 12, 2023 04:20 pm ET
Western Union Appoints Finance Executive Julie Cameron-Doe to its Board of Directors
The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU) today announced the appointment of Julie Cameron-Doe to the Company’s Board of Directors, effective December 12.
Dec 12, 2023 04:05 pm ET
Western Union Announces $0.235 Quarterly Dividend
The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU) announced today that its board of directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.235 per common share, payable December 29, 2023, to stockholders of record at the close of business on December 20, 2023.
Nov 14, 2023 04:05 pm ET
Western Union to Present at the UBS Global Technology Conference on November 28
The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU) today announced that the Company will present at the UBS Global Technology Conference on Tuesday, Nov. 28. The presentation will begin at 3:35 p.m. Mountain Time and will include comments from Matt Cagwin, Chief Financial Officer.
Oct 25, 2023 04:05 pm ET
Western Union Reports Third Quarter 2023 Results
The Western Union Company (the “Company”) (NYSE: WU) today reported third quarter 2023 results.
Oct 11, 2023 04:05 pm ET
Western Union to Release Third Quarter 2023 Results on October 25
The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU) announced today that Chief Executive Officer Devin McGranahan and Chief Financial Officer Matt Cagwin will host a webcast and conference call to discuss third quarter 2023 results on Oct. 25, at 4:30 p.m. ET. A press release highlighting the financial results will be issued at approximately 4:05 p.m. ET the same day.
Oct 04, 2023 08:00 am ET
Western Union and Cencosud Announce Partnership to Send Remittances Abroad Through Jumbo and Santa Isabel Supermarkets
Cencosud, one of the leading retailers in the Americas, and Western Union, a global leader in international money transfer services, announced a partnership for sending remittances abroad. This new service is being implemented in Jumbo and Santa Isabel supermarkets in Chile and will enable customers to send money quickly and securely to more than 200 countries around the world.
Oct 04, 2023 05:00 am ET
Western Union Enables International Money Transfers for Morocco Earthquake Victims and Relief Donations
Western Union today announced that consumers can now use its international money transfer services to send donations directly to the Government of Morocco’s special fund in support of victims and relief efforts.
Sep 21, 2023 04:05 pm ET
Suzy Deering Appointed to Western Union Board of Directors
The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU) today announced that Suzy Deering has been appointed to the Company’s Board of Directors, effective Sept. 21.
Sep 15, 2023 04:00 am ET
Western Union Supports Relief Efforts in Libya
Western Union today announced its response to support the people and communities affected by the severe floods triggered by Storm Daniel in Libya on Sunday, Sept. 10.
Sep 14, 2023 08:05 am ET
Western Union Foundation Announces Commitment to Drive $500 Million in Wage Gains
The Western Union Foundation today announced Prosperity Beyond Borders, its new social impact commitment to drive $500 million in aggregate wage gains for people who currently lack access to economic mobility. Prosperity Beyond Borders is a multi-year commitment supporting individuals who have migrated from underserved communities and connecting them with the skills and access necessary to attain better jobs and increased earnings.
Sep 13, 2023 04:00 am ET
Western Union Supports Earthquake Relief Efforts in Morocco
Western Union today announced its response to support the people and communities affected by the devastating earthquake that hit the Al-Haouz region of Morocco on Friday, 8 September.
Sep 12, 2023 08:00 am ET
Western Union and Elektra Join Forces to Receive Money in Mexico via Chatbot
Western Union and Elektra are expanding their money transfer service options for their users to receive money in Mexico by sending a message via Chatbot. Following a few steps, users with an active account at Banco Azteca are now able to collect the money sent to them from the US using this new capability.
Sep 07, 2023 04:31 am ET
Western Union Opens First Concept Store in Jordan
Western Union today launched its inaugural “concept store” in Jordan. The opening is in collaboration with Al Sadat & Al Hindi Exchange. The innovative “concept store” is the first of its kind introduced by a money transfer operator in the country. It offers a high-quality, Western Union-branded experience to customers in a high-traffic location, through personalized, reliable and convenient services as they send and receive money.
Aug 22, 2023 04:05 pm ET
Western Union Highlights Continuing ESG Progress in 2022 Report
The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU) today released its 2022 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report, spotlighting the Company’s ongoing commitment to advance its ‘Evolve 2025’ strategy and actions aligned with its key ESG priorities.
Aug 21, 2023 04:05 pm ET
Western Union to Present at the Goldman Sachs Communacopia and Technology Conference on September 5th
The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU) today announced that the Company will present at the Goldman Sachs Communacopia and Technology Conference on Tuesday, September 5, 2023. The presentation will begin at 4:25 p.m. Pacific Time and will include comments from Matt Cagwin, Chief Financial Officer.
Jul 26, 2023 04:05 pm ET
Western Union Reports Second Quarter 2023 Results
The Western Union Company (the “Company”) (NYSE: WU) today reported second quarter 2023 results.
Jul 19, 2023 04:05 pm ET
Western Union Announces $0.235 Quarterly Dividend
The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU) announced today that its board of directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.235 per common share, payable September 29, 2023, to stockholders of record at the close of business on September 15, 2023.
Jul 11, 2023 08:00 am ET
Western Union: Nearly 2 in 5 migrants living in Canada state that without being able to send money back home their family would be in poverty
DENVER, July 11, 2023 /CNW/ -- New research released today by Western Union has revealed that nearly 2 in 5 (35%) migrants living in Canada believe their friends or family would be in poverty if it wasn't for them sending regular payments back home.
Jul 10, 2023 08:05 am ET
Western Union to Release Second Quarter 2023 Results on July 26, 2023
The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU) announced today that Chief Executive Officer Devin McGranahan and Chief Financial Officer Matt Cagwin will host a webcast and conference call to discuss second quarter 2023 results on July 26, 2023, at 4:30 p.m. ET. A press release highlighting the financial results will be issued at approximately 4:05 p.m. ET the same day.
Jun 28, 2023 08:00 am ET
Western Union México and Fundación Dondé Partner Up to Provide Cross-Border Remittance Services in Mexico
Western Union and Fundación Dondé, a Private Assistance
Jun 13, 2023 02:46 am ET
Western Union and Department of Migrant Workers Sign MoU in Support of Overseas Filipino Workers
Western Union and the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) today announced that they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to support the international remittance needs of Overseas Filipino Workers. The MoU bolsters Western Union’s relationship with the DMW, while demonstrating its commitment to the country and supporting the financial needs of Filipinos worldwide.
May 25, 2023 04:05 pm ET
Western Union to Present at the Bank of America Global Technology Conference on June 8th
The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU) today announced that the Company will present at the Bank of America Global Technology Conference on Thursday, June 8, 2023. The presentation will begin at 1:30 p.m. Pacific Time and will include comments from Matt Cagwin, Chief Financial Officer.
May 18, 2023 04:05 pm ET
Western Union to Present at the Bernstein Strategic Decisions Conference on June 1st
The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU) today announced that the Company will present at the Bernstein Strategic Decisions Conference on Thursday, June 1, 2023. The presentation will begin at 3:30 p.m. Eastern Time and will include comments from Devin McGranahan, President and Chief Executive Officer.
May 12, 2023 04:05 pm ET
Western Union Announces $0.235 Quarterly Dividend
The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU) announced today that its board of directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.235 per common share, payable June 30, 2023, to stockholders of record at the close of business on June 16, 2023.
May 09, 2023 08:00 am ET
Western Union Foundation Celebrates Connecting 50,000 People to Economic Opportunities
The Western Union Foundation announced that it invested more than US$20 million, reaching more than two million people worldwide and connecting 50,000 individuals to economic opportunities, as part of its recently concluded Opportunity Beyond Borders commitment.
May 08, 2023 04:05 pm ET
Western Union to Present at the JP Morgan Global Technology, Media and Communications Conference on May 22nd
The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU) today announced that the Company will present at the JP Morgan Global Technology, Media and Communications Conference on Monday, May 22, 2023. The presentation will begin at 8:40 a.m. Eastern Time and will include comments from Devin McGranahan, President and Chief Executive Officer.
May 02, 2023 04:05 pm ET
Western Union Reports First Quarter 2023 Results
The Western Union Company (the “Company”) (NYSE: WU) today reported first quarter 2023 results.
Apr 18, 2023 04:05 pm ET
Western Union to Release First Quarter 2023 Results on May 2, 2023
The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU) announced today that Chief Executive Officer Devin McGranahan and Chief Financial Officer Matt Cagwin will host a webcast and conference call to discuss first quarter 2023 results on May 2, 2023, at 4:30 p.m. ET. A press release highlighting the financial results will be issued at approximately 4:05 p.m. ET the same day.
Mar 29, 2023 08:00 am ET
Western Union Appoints Priscila Nogueira to Lead its Colombia Business Operations
Western Union today announced the appointment of Priscila Nogueira as general manager for its Colombia business. Nogueira currently serves in the same capacity overseeing Western Union’s Brazil, Chile, Paraguay and Uruguay businesses.
Mar 28, 2023 08:00 am ET
Western Union Appoints Claudia Reyes Armebianchi as General Manager for Mexico and Central America
Western Union today announces the appointment of Claudia Reyes Armebianchi as general manager for Mexico and Central America, effective immediately.
Mar 27, 2023 08:00 am ET
Western Union Expands its Service Offering Across Peru
Western Union announced today an expansion of its services across Peru, offering customers more ways to send and receive money in a fast, convenient and innovative way.
Mar 22, 2023 08:34 am ET
Index Launch: Remittances Play a Powerful Role in Consumers’ Financial Planning
As global populations navigate macroeconomic headwinds, consumers expect remittances to play an even stronger role in their current and future financial planning. According to Western Union’s inaugural Global Money Transfer Index launched today, 64% of money transfer consumers send and/or receive money once
Mar 20, 2023 04:18 am ET
Western Union Money Transfers Now Available on MoMo App
Western Union and MoMo today announced a strategic collaboration enabling customers to receive Western Union money t
Mar 14, 2023 08:00 am ET
Western Union Earns Three Recognitions for ESG Efforts
The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU), a leader in cross-border money movement, has received three distinctions for its efforts in advancing its environment, social and governance (ESG) strategy.
Mar 02, 2023 04:05 pm ET
Western Union to Present at the Wolfe FinTech Forum on March 14
The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU) today announced that the Company will present at the Wolfe FinTech Forum on Tuesday, March 14, 2023. The presentation will begin at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time and will include comments from Devin McGranahan, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Matt Cagwin, Chief Financial Officer.
Mar 02, 2023 08:00 am ET
Western Union Expands Initial Test Service from the United States to Cuba
Western Union (NYSE: WU) today announced a major expansion of its pilot program providing money transfer services from the U.S. to Cuba.
Mar 01, 2023 08:00 am ET
Western Union and 7-Eleven México Announce Strategic Alliance to Send and Receive Money Cross-Border
Western Union, a leader in cross-border, cross-currency money movement and payments, and 7-Eleven Mexico, the world's largest convenience store chain, today announced a strategic alliance to help facilitate cross-border money transfer capabilities in Mexico.1
Feb 24, 2023 03:00 am ET
Western Union and Beforepay Offer ‘Send Now, Pay Later’ Service to Consumers for International Money Transfers
Western Union and Beforepay today announced a first-of-its-kind collaboration, allowing consumers to boost their cross-border money transfers by accessing reliable, ethical and affordable short-term lending. Consumers can ‘Send Now, Pay Later’ by borrowing up to AUD 2000 through Beforepay’s wage-advance product on Western Union’s digital chan
Feb 22, 2023 08:00 am ET
Western Union and Regions Bank Renew Agreement for Global Money Transfer and Payment Services
Western Union (NYSE: WU) and Regions Bank (NYSE: RF) announced a five-year extension to their origina
Feb 07, 2023 04:05 pm ET
Western Union Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2022 Results
The Western Union Company (the “Company”) (NYSE: WU) today reported fourth quarter and full year 2022 results.
Jan 25, 2023 04:05 pm ET
Western Union Appoints Matthew Cagwin as Chief Financial Officer
The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU) today announces the appointment of Matthew (Matt) Cagwin as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective January 20, 2023. Cagwin had served as the Company’s interim CFO since September 2022.
Jan 24, 2023 08:00 am ET
Western Union to Release Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2022 Results on February 7, 2023
The Western Union Company (“the Company”) (NYSE: WU) announced today that Chief Executive Officer Devin McGranahan and Chief Financial Officer Matt Cagwin will host a webcast and conference call to discuss fourth quarter and full year 2022 results on February 7, 2023, at 4:30 p.m. ET. A press release highlighting the financial results will be issued at approximately 4:05 p.m. ET the same day.
Dec 21, 2022 06:46 am ET
Study: Almost 60% of Saudi Arabia Consumers Choose Only Digital Money-Transfer Platforms, but Choice Still Matters
Consumers in Saudi Arabia predominantly view digital money transfers as the preferred way to send money now and in the future, according to research commissioned by Western Union. Yet many still want the power to choose between online and retail (in-person) experiences - depending on their convenience and needs. Exclusive insights show that today almost 60% of consumers who send money abroad prefer digital money-transfer services, compared to 22% who want choice, and 17% who send cash through retail channels only.
Dec 16, 2022 05:18 am ET
Study: 76% of UAE’s Consumers Expect to Send More Money Internationally in the Coming Year
Citizens and residents of the United Arab Emirates (the UAE) expect to transfer more money internationally in the next 12 months, according to a study commissioned by Western Union. Exclusive insights show that 76% of consumers who send money and 75% of consumers who receive money, respectively, expect to transfer and collect even more funds over the next year.
Dec 08, 2022 04:05 pm ET
Western Union Announces $0.235 Quarterly Dividend
The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU) announced today that its board of directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.235 per common share, payable December 30, 2022, to stockholders of record at the close of business on December 19, 2022.
Nov 21, 2022 12:00 am ET
Study: Consumers Seek Choice for How and When They Transfer Money Internationally
Tech-savvy Filipinos seek choice above all for their future international money transfer needs, according to the results of a study commissioned by Western Union. Exclusive insights show that while 44% of consumers currently prefer to receive money transfers through digital platforms, almost 70% want to be able to choose how they collect their funds in the future – be it in cash or digitally.
Nov 18, 2022 08:00 am ET
Western Union to Present at the Credit Suisse Technology Conference on November 30th
The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU) today announced that Devin McGranahan, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Matt Cagwin, Interim Chief Financial Officer, will present at the Credit Suisse Technology Conference on Wednesday, November 30, 2022. The presentation will begin at 1:40 p.m. Mountain Standard Time and will last for approximately 30 minutes.
Nov 02, 2022 08:00 am ET
Western Union and Walgreens Extend Collaboration Agreement
Western Union (NYSE: WU) and Walgreens today announced a renewed five-year agreement to their long-standing relationship. As a result, consumers will continue to have access to Western Union Money Transfer and bill payment services at nearly 9,000 Walgreens locations across the United States.
Nov 01, 2022 04:05 pm ET
Western Union Reports Third Quarter 2022 Results
The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU) today reported third quarter 2022 financial results and reaffirmed its full year financial outlook.
Oct 27, 2022 04:00 am ET
Western Union and NymCard Partner in the UAE
Western Union and NymCard today announced that they have signed a partnership that will enable FinT
Oct 20, 2022 07:00 am ET
Western Union Unveils Evolve 2025 Strategy and Provides Three-Year Financial Outlook at 2022 Investor Day
The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU) (the “Company”) will host a meeting with investors and analysts today where it will detail the Company’s Evolve 2025 strategy that connects to its purpose by bringing high-value, accessible financial services to the world’s aspiring populations.
Oct 19, 2022 04:05 pm ET
Western Union Reports Preliminary Third Quarter 2022 Results Ahead of Its Upcoming Investor Day
The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU) (the “Company”) today reported selected preliminary results for the third quarter of 2022 and reaffirmed its full-year 2022 financial outlook ahead of its upcoming Investor Day to be held in New York City on October 20, 2022. The Company plans to release final comprehensive third quarter results on November 1, 2022.
Sep 28, 2022 09:00 pm ET
Western Union Launches International Money Transfers for Weixin Users in China
Western Union today announced that it has launched inbound international money transfers for Weixin
Sep 20, 2022 08:00 am ET
Western Union to Host Investor Day on October 20, 2022
The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU) will host an investor day on Thursday, October 20, 2022, in New York City. Presentations will begin at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time and conclude at approximately 12:30 p.m. Eastern Time. During the meeting, President and Chief Executive Officer Devin McGranahan and other members of the Executive Leadership Team will provide an update on the Company’s long-term strategy followed by a Q&A session.
Sep 12, 2022 08:00 am ET
Western Union Expands its Digital Wallet to Latin America
Following a successful introduction of its digital banking offering in Europe in February 2022, Western Union (NYSE: WU) is gearing up to launch in Latin America. The Company announced the acquisition of Te Enviei, a Brazil-based digital wallet that will accelerate the time to market of Western Union’s financial ecosystem offerings in Brazil.
Aug 23, 2022 05:00 am ET
Western Union in Mali Reactivates Money Transfer Services to and from ECOWAS Countries
Western Union today announced that it has relaunched money transfer services for customers in Mali seeking to send and receive money from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). The move reinforces Western Union’s commitment to Mali and to enabling cross-border money movement for customers in the country.
Aug 18, 2022 08:00 am ET
Western Union and Alsuper Join Forces to Offer Money Transfer Services in Northern Mexico
Western Union and Alsuper today announced an agreement to offer cross-border money transfer services at 80 Alsuper supermarket locations across Northern Mexico, including Chihuahua, Durango, Coahuila, and Zacatecas. Alsuper operates under the AirPak network.
Aug 17, 2022 06:00 am ET
Western Union and Woodforest National Bank Renew Agreement to Offer Global Money Transfer Services
Woodforest National Bank customers can now take advantage of both retail and digital money transfer capabilities through
Aug 16, 2022 08:10 am ET
Western Union Announces Departure of Chief Financial Officer, Raj Agrawal
The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU) announces the departure of Raj Agrawal, Chief Financial Officer (CFO). After a 16-year tenure at Western Union, Agrawal is moving to Arrow Electronics to serve as its Chief Financial Officer. He will leave Western Union September 2, 2022.
Aug 09, 2022 08:00 am ET
Western Union and Visa Bolster Their Global Partnership
Western Union today announced an update to its existing partnership with Visa, expanding its integration with Visa Direct, Visa’s real-time1 money movement network, into Western Union’s United States network.
Aug 03, 2022 04:05 pm ET
Western Union Reports Second Quarter 2022 Results
The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU), a global leader in cross-border, cross-currency money movement and payments, today reported second quarter 2022 financial results and updated its full year financial outlook.
Jul 20, 2022 08:00 am ET
Western Union Introduces Enhanced Cross-Border Remittance Experience in Chile
Western Union today announced advances to its service offerings in Chile. With Western Union, customers can use both digital and physical channels to move money cross-border to more than 200 countries and territories.
Jul 19, 2022 04:00 pm ET
Western Union Announces $0.235 Quarterly Dividend
The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU), a global leader in cross-border, cross-currency money movement and payments, announced today that its board of directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.235 per common share, payable September 30, 2022, to stockholders of record at the close of business on September 16, 2022.
Jul 14, 2022 06:07 pm ET
Western Union to Release Second Quarter 2022 Results on August 3, 2022
The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU), a global leader in cross-border, cross-currency money movement and payments, announced today that Chief Executive Officer Devin McGranahan and Chief Financial Officer Raj Agrawal will host a webcast and conference call to discuss second quarter 2022 results on August 3, 2022, at 4:30 p.m. ET. A press release highlighting the financial results will be issued at approximately 4:05 p.m. ET the same day.
Jun 29, 2022 08:00 am ET
Western Union Highlights ESG Progress and Recognitions Received
The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU) today released its 2021 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report, spotlighting the Company’s ongoing commitment to advancing its strategy and actions aligned with key ESG priorities.
May 24, 2022 08:00 am ET
Western Union to Present at the Bernstein Strategic Decisions Conference on June 2nd
The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU) today announced that the Company will present at the Bernstein Strategic Decisions Conference on Thursday June 2, 2022. The presentation will begin at 11 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time and will include comments from Devin McGranahan, President and Chief Executive Officer.
May 19, 2022 02:58 pm ET
Western Union Announces $0.235 Quarterly Dividend
The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU) announced today that its board of directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.235 per common share, payable June 30, 2022, to stockholders of record at the close of business on June 16, 2022.
May 19, 2022 08:00 am ET
Western Union Shares Fresh Insights on Today’s Migrants
Western Union (NYSE: WU) released new data today exploring the perspectives and motivations of migrants* in the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, France, Japan and the United Arab Emirates.
May 10, 2022 08:00 am ET
Western Union to Present at the J.P. Morgan Global Technology, Media and Communications Conference on May 23rd
The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU), a global leader in cross-border, cross-currency money movement and payments, today announced that the Company will present at the J.P. Morgan Global Technology, Media and Communications Conference on Monday, May 23, 2022. The presentation will begin at 2:30 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time and will include comments from Devin McGranahan, President and Chief Executive Officer.
May 05, 2022 10:00 am ET
Western Union Teams with PagaPhone to Expand Cross-Border Money Transfer Channels From the U.S. to Mexico
Today, Western Union customers have even more ways to send and receive money from the United States to Mexico thanks to an agreement between Western Union and
May 03, 2022 08:00 am ET
Western Union and SuperGIROS Team to Provide Colombians with Greater Access to Cross-Border Money Movement
Western Union and SuperGIROS, part of the
Apr 29, 2022 07:00 am ET
Western Union Expands Collaboration with UK Post Office to Offer Retail Cross-Border Money Transfers
Western Union (NYSE: WU) announced today that it is expanding its collaboration with the UK Post Office to provide retail cross-border money transfers. This alliance is part of the Company’s continued enhancement of its omni-channel offering, serving its customers across the full range of physical and digital touchpoints and channels.
Apr 28, 2022 04:05 pm ET
Western Union Reports First Quarter 2022 Results
The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU), a global leader in cross-border, cross-currency money movement and payments, today reported first quarter 2022 financial results and updated its full year financial outlook.
Apr 14, 2022 08:00 am ET
Western Union to Release First Quarter 2022 Results on April 28, 2022
The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU), a global leader in cross-border, cross-currency money movement and payments, announced today that Chief Executive Officer Devin McGranahan and Chief Financial Officer Raj Agrawal will host a webcast and conference call to discuss first quarter 2022 results on April 28, 2022, at 4:30 p.m. ET. A press release highlighting the financial results will be issued at approximately 4:05 p.m. ET the same day.
Mar 10, 2022 09:25 am ET
Western Union Suspends Operations in Russia and Belarus
The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU) stands with the world in condemning the unprovoked and unjustified invasion of Ukraine. All of us share the shock, disbelief, and sadness around this tragedy and humanitarian disaster. Our hearts go out to the people of Ukraine and to our colleagues, customers, agents, and partners who have been impacted.
Mar 04, 2022 08:00 am ET
Western Union Completes First Closing of its Business Solutions Divestiture
The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU), a global leader in cross-border, cross-currency money movement and payments, today announced the Company has completed the first closing of the divestiture of its Business Solutions segment to a consortium of Goldfinch Partners, LLC (“Goldfinch”) and The Baupost Group, LLC (“Baupost”) for approximately $910 million in cash.
Feb 24, 2022 08:00 am ET
Western Union to Present at the Wolfe FinTech Forum
The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU), a global leader in cross-border, cross-currency money movement and payments, today announced that the Company will present at the Wolfe FinTech Forum on Thursday, March 10, 2022. The presentation will begin at 9:45 a.m. Eastern Standard Time and will include comments from Devin McGranahan, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Raj Agrawal, Chief Financial Officer.
Feb 18, 2022 08:00 am ET
Western Union to Present at the Evercore ISI Payments & Fintech Innovators Forum
The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU), a global leader in cross-border, cross-currency money movement and payments, today announced that the Company will present at the 6th Annual Evercore ISI Payments & Fintech Innovators Forum on Friday, March 4, 2022. The presentation will begin at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time and will include comments from Raj Agrawal, Chief Financial Officer.
Feb 10, 2022 04:05 pm ET
Western Union Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2021 Results
The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU), a global leader in cross-border, cross-currency money movement and payments, today reported fourth quarter and full year financial results and provided its 2022 full year financial outlook.
Feb 10, 2022 04:01 pm ET
Katapult Announces Appointments of Joyce Phillips and Jane J. Thompson to Board of Directors
Katapult, a lease-to-own platform that integrates with major e-commerce platforms to power online shopping for non-prime customers, today announced the appointment of Joyce Phillips and Jane J. Thompson to its Board of Directors, effective...
Jan 27, 2022 08:00 am ET
Western Union to Release Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results on February 10, 2022
The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU), a global leader in cross-border, cross-currency money movement and payments, announced today that Chief Executive Officer Devin McGranahan and Chief Financial Officer Raj Agrawal will host a webcast and conference call to discuss fourth quarter and full year 2021 results on February 10, 2022, at 4:30 p.m. ET. A press release highlighting the financial results will be issued at approximately 4:05 p.m. ET the same day.
Dec 07, 2021 12:40 pm ET
Western Union Announces $0.235 Quarterly Dividend
The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU), a global leader in cross-border, cross-currency money movement and payments, announced today that its board of directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.235 per common share, payable December 31, 2021, to stockholders of record at the close of business on December 17, 2021.
Dec 03, 2021 06:51 pm ET
Signature Bank, SolarEdge Technologies and FactSet Research Systems Set to Join S&P 500; Others to Join S&P MidCap 400 and S&P SmallCap 600
NEW YORK, Dec. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- S&P Dow Jones Indices will make the following index changes to the S&P 500, S&P MidCap 400, and S&P SmallCap 600 to ensure each index is more representative of its market capitalization range. The changes will be effective prior to the open of trading on Monday, December 20, 2021 to coincide with the quarterly rebalance:
Nov 15, 2021 08:30 am ET
Western Union Announces Devin B. McGranahan as New Chief Executive Officer
The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU), a leader in cross-border, cross-currency money movement and payments, announces the appointment of Devin B. McGranahan as new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). After a comprehensive succession planning process, the Board of Directors has appointed McGranahan to succeed Hikmet Ersek as CEO by year end 2021. McGranahan has also been appointed to the Board of Directors. After 21 years at Western Union, including the past 11 years as CEO, Hikmet Ersek (61) announced his retirement from the role as CEO and Director of Western Union by December 31st, 202
Nov 12, 2021 08:00 am ET
Western Union and Mastercard Expand Global Partnership
The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU), a global leader in cross-border, cross-currency money movement and payments, and Mastercard, a global technology company in the payments industry, have bolstered their decade-long strategic partnership. The deepened partnership expands Mastercard Send integration into Western Union’s global money movement network, and also Mastercard’s Cross-Border Services delivery via Western Union Business Solutions. It represents the latest iteration of Western Union’s digital partnership strategy to become the world’s leading global financial network.
Nov 09, 2021 08:00 am ET
Western Union to Present at the Citi FinTech Conference
The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU), a global leader in cross-border, cross-currency money movement and payments, today announced that the Company will present at the Citi FinTech Conference on Monday, November 15, 2021. The presentation will begin at 3:45 p.m. Eastern time and will include comments from Raj Agrawal, CFO.
Nov 04, 2021 04:22 am ET
Western Union Expands Payout into Bank Accounts with Metrobank
Western Union, a global leader in cross-border, cross-currency money movement and payments, has announced
Nov 02, 2021 04:05 pm ET
Western Union Reports Third Quarter Results
The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU), a global leader in cross-border, cross-currency money movement and payments, today reported third quarter financial results and updated its 2021 full year financial outlook.
Nov 02, 2021 08:00 am ET
Western Union Advances Global Consumer Ecosystem
The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU), a global leader in cross-border, cross-currency money movement and payments, today announces the advancement of its consumer ecosystem strategy with the launch of WU Shop, a shopping platform, in Germany and Austria. Additional countries, including the U.S., are planned to go live in the fourth quarter. Additionally, the Company is tracking toward the launch of its digital banking pilot in Germany and Romania by year-end.
Oct 19, 2021 08:00 am ET
Western Union to Release Third Quarter Results on November 2, 2021
The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU), a global leader in cross-border, cross-currency money movement and payments, announced today that Chief Executive Officer Hikmet Ersek and Chief Financial Officer Raj Agrawal will host a webcast and conference call to discuss 2021 third quarter results on November 2, 2021, at 4:30 p.m. ET. A press release highlighting the financial results will be issued at approximately 4:00 p.m. ET the same day.
Oct 14, 2021 08:30 am ET
Western Union Names Shannon Armbrecht Chief Diversity and Talent Officer
The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU), a global leader in cross-border, cross-currency money movement and payments, today announced the appointment of Shannon Armbrecht as its first Chief Diversity and Talent Officer. Armbrecht commences her role with immediate effect, reporting directly to Richard Williams, Chief People Officer.
Oct 13, 2021 09:50 am ET
Western Union Expands Real-time Payments in Europe
Joining SCT Inst allows Western Union to offer its consumers—across the 24 countries and more than 2,300 financial institutions that take part in the SCT Inst scheme—additional real-time money transfer and payment options, available 24/7, providing more choice and convenience and further improving speed and reliability. Progressively, SCT Inst participation will enable consumers using Western Union’s global financial network, spanning more than 200 countries and territories, to send and receive real-time payments to/ from the scheme’s participating countries and financial institutions.
Oct 12, 2021 04:05 pm ET
Western Union Expands Global Ecosystem with Completion of Investment into stc Bank
The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU), a global leader in cross-border, cross-currency money movement and payments, today announced it has completed its acquisition of a minority stake in stc Bank (formerly operating as Saudi Digital Payments Company, or stc pay, which was a leading digital wallet service provider in Saudi Arabia) and is in the process of laun
Sep 28, 2021 06:00 am ET
Western Union Foundation Funds Education for Underserved Youth
The Western Union Foundation today announced its latest USD 3.7 million Opportunity Beyond Borders investment in skills training, resources, and a new scholarship fund, helping prepare nearly 55,000 disadvantaged and displaced youth to compete in the global economy. This is the latest investment in the Foundation’s Opportunit
Sep 20, 2021 08:00 am ET
Western Union Business Solutions Supports Latino Business Action Network
The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU), a leader in cross-border, cross-currency money movement and payments, today announced sponsorship support of the Latino Business Action Network by its Western Union Business Solutions unit.
Sep 14, 2021 08:00 am ET
Western Union Names Gabriella Fitzgerald President, Americas
The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU), a global leader in cross-border, cross-currency money movement and payments, today announced the appointment of Gabriella Fitzgerald as President, Americas Region. Effective September 13, 2021, Gabriella will lead Western Union’s business in the region, driving the company’s market development and growth across all products, channels and customer segments. She will join the Executive Team and will report directly to Western Union CEO Hikmet Ersek.
Sep 05, 2021 09:00 pm ET
KYODAI Remittance Launches B2B Cross-border Payments for Corporate Customers with Western Union
The Western Union Company, a leader in cross-border, cross-currency money movement and payments, has announced that KYODAI Remittance will begin utilizing services from Western Union Business Solutions to fulfill business to business (B2B) cross-border payments for corporate customers.
Sep 05, 2021 08:00 pm ET
Western Union Launches Digital Money Transfer Services with Cebuana Lhuillier in the Philippines
Western Union, a global leader in cross-border, cross-currency money movement and payments, and C
Sep 02, 2021 06:00 am ET
Western Union to Present at the Deutsche Bank Technology Conference
The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU), a global leader in cross-border, cross-currency money movement and payments, today announced that the Company will present at the Deutsche Bank Technology Conference on Thursday, September 9, 2021. The presentation will begin at 5:50 p.m. Eastern time and will include comments from Raj Agrawal, CFO, and Jay Jaffin, Chief Marketing and Digital Officer.
Aug 10, 2021 09:00 pm ET
Western Union and PERA HUB to Offer Digital Money Transfers with UnionBank
Western Union, a global leader in cross-border, cross-currency money movement and payments, and PERA HUB, a leading provider of financial services, today announced the integration of Western Union’s digital money transfer capabilities into the
Aug 04, 2021 04:05 pm ET
Western Union Reports Second Quarter Results
The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU), a global leader in cross-border, cross-currency money movement and payments, today reported second quarter financial results and reaffirmed key components of its 2021 financial outlook, while also updating certain metrics for the planned termination of the Company’s pension plan, resulting in the recognition of non-cash expenses, and the planned divestiture of Western Union Business Solutions. In its announcement of the planned divestiture, Western Union separately communicated today that it has reached a definitive agreement to sell its Business Solutions
Aug 04, 2021 04:04 pm ET
Western Union Announces Agreement to Sell Western Union Business Solutions to Goldfinch Partners and The Baupost Group for Approximately $910 Million in Cash
The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU), a global leader in cross-border, cross-currency money movement and payments, together with Goldfinch Partners, LLC (“Goldfinch”), a private equity firm investing in businesses at the forefront of digital transformation, and The Baupost Group, LLC (“Baupost”), a $31 billion Boston-based investment firm, today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement, under which a consortium of Goldfinch and Baupost will acquire Western Union Business Solutions for approximately $910 million in cash.
Jul 22, 2021 02:15 pm ET
Western Union Announces $0.235 Quarterly Dividend
The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU), a global leader in cross-border, cross-currency money movement and payments, announced today that its board of directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.235 per common share, payable September 30, 2021, to stockholders of record at the close of business on September 16, 2021.
Jul 21, 2021 04:05 pm ET
Western Union to Release Second Quarter Results on August 4, 2021
The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU), a global leader in cross-border, cross-currency money movement and payments, announced today that Chief Executive Officer Hikmet Ersek and Chief Financial Officer Raj Agrawal will host a webcast and conference call to discuss 2021 second quarter results on August 4, 2021, at 4:30 p.m. ET. A press release highlighting the financial results will be issued at approximately 4:00 p.m. ET the same day.
Jun 29, 2021 07:27 am ET
Western Union Collaborates with Leading French Fintech Linxo to Launch Digital Money Transfers
Western Union, a leader in cross-border, cross-currency money movement and payments, has collaborated with Linxo, a leading budget management and bank account aggregation application in France, to enable users to make local and cross-border payments through Western Union’s platform.
Jun 22, 2021 06:00 am ET
Western Union Releases 2020 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report
The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU), a global leader in cross-border, cross-currency money movement and payments, today released its 2020
Jun 15, 2021 06:00 am ET
Western Union Powers Black Education and Business Opportunities
As communities around the nation prepare to celebrate the Juneteenth holiday, Western Union (NYSE: WU), in partnership with the Western Union Foundation, announced two new initiatives aimed at supporting future and current business leaders from the Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) community. Project Finish Line, an extension of the Foundation’s WU Scholars program, funds scholarships to BIPOC students working to complete their higher education, many of whom are attending historically black colleges and universities in the United States. Additionally, the Foundation took part in he
Jun 10, 2021 06:00 am ET
Western Union Accelerates Digital Money Movement for Postal Networks Worldwide
Western Union (NYSE: WU), a global leader in cross-border, cross-currency money movement and payments, continues to make significant headway in expanding its digital platform to provide enhanced services for global customers by enabling national postal networks around the world to offer international digital money transfer services.
Jun 08, 2021 06:00 am ET
Western Union to Present at the Morgan Stanley US Financials, Payments & CRE Conference
The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU), a global leader in cross-border, cross-currency money movement and payments, today announced that the Company will present at the Morgan Stanley US Financials, Payments & CRE Conference on Tuesday, June 15, 2021. The presentation will begin at 2:45 p.m. Eastern time and will include comments from Shelly Swanback, President, Product and Platform, and Brad Windbigler, Head of Treasury and Investor Relations.
Jun 03, 2021 06:00 am ET
Western Union to Present at the Bank of America Global Technology Conference
The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU), a global leader in cross-border, cross-currency money movement and payments, today announced that the Company will present at the Bank of America Global Technology Conference on Thursday, June 10, 2021. The presentation will begin at 4:00 p.m. Eastern time and will include comments from Raj Agrawal, CFO, and Shelly Swanback, President, Product and Platform.
May 19, 2021 09:00 am ET
Western Union Services Now Live in Nearly 4,700 Walmart Stores
Walmart and Western Union (NYSE: WU), today announced that customers can now transfer funds to friends, family and loved ones from nearly 4,700 stores across the United States or to more than 200 countries and territories.
May 18, 2021 06:00 am ET
Western Union to Present at the J.P. Morgan Global Technology, Media and Communications Conference
The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU), a global leader in cross-border, cross-currency money movement and payments, today announced that the Company will present at the J.P. Morgan Global Technology, Media and Communications Conference on Tuesday, May 25, 2021. The presentation will begin 2:10 p.m. Eastern time and will include comments from Hikmet Ersek, CEO, and Raj Agrawal, CFO.
May 17, 2021 06:00 am ET
IRIS Software Group and Western Union Partner to serve Global Payroll & Payments Worldwide
IRIS Software Group, one of the UK’s largest software companies, and Wes
May 14, 2021 01:00 pm ET
Western Union Announces $0.235 Quarterly Dividend
The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU), a global leader in cross-border, cross-currency money movement and payments, announced today that its board of directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.235 per common share, payable June 30, 2021 to stockholders of record at the close of business on June 16, 2021.
May 14, 2021 06:00 am ET
Western Union to Present at the Barclays Emerging Payments & Fintech Forum
The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU), a global leader in cross-border, cross-currency money movement and payments, today announced that the Company will present at the Barclays Emerging Payments & Fintech Forum on Thursday, May 20, 2021. The presentation will begin at 4:40 p.m. Eastern time and will include comments from Raj Agrawal, CFO, and Shelly Swanback, President, Product and Platform.
May 11, 2021 06:00 am ET
Western Union Launches Cross-Border Payments on Google Pay
Google Pay users in the United States, India, and Singapore will be the first to benefit from Western Union’s linking of its cross-border platform capabilities with Google Pay.
May 09, 2021 09:00 pm ET
Western Union and Japan’s Ritsumeikan University Simplify Tuition Fee Payments
Western Union, a leader in cross-border, cross-currency money movement and payments, announced a collaboration between Western Union Business Solutions and
May 04, 2021 04:05 pm ET
Western Union Reports First Quarter Results
The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU), a global leader in cross-border, cross-currency money movement and payments, today reported first quarter financial results and updated its 2021 financial outlook, which includes a $0.06 increase in the GAAP EPS range primarily from the sale of an investment in the second quarter of 2021.
Apr 30, 2021 05:08 pm ET
Western Union Supports India COVID Relief
The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU), a global leader in cross-border, cross-currency money movement and payments, and the
Apr 21, 2021 04:00 am ET
Western Union to Release First Quarter Results on May 4, 2021
The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU), a global leader in cross-border, cross-currency money movement and payments, announced today that Chief Executive Officer Hikmet Ersek and Chief Financial Officer Raj Agrawal will host a webcast and conference call to discuss 2021 first quarter results on May 4, 2021 at 4:30 p.m. ET. A press release highlighting the financial results will be issued at approximately 4:00 p.m. ET the same day.
Apr 20, 2021 02:43 am ET
Western Union Expands in Indonesia with Bank Rakyat Indonesia
Western Union, a global leader in cross-border, cross-currency money movement and payments, and
Apr 08, 2021 08:00 am ET
Western Union Foundation Announces New Partnerships to Advance Vaccine Education & Workforce Training in Q1/2021
The Western Union Foundation today announced its first-quarter 2021 programs, investing more than USD 1.25 million to mobilize youth to access jobs in the healthcare industry, assisting with COVID-19 vaccine education and distribution, and to enable economic recovery through workforce training. This investment furthers the Western Union Foundation’s
Mar 17, 2021 08:05 am ET
Western Union Foundation Aids 200,000 People in 33 Countries with Career & COVID-19 Support in 2020
The Western Union Foundation today announced it invested more than USD 6 million to impact 200,000 people in 33 countries – funding training, education, and other workforce initiatives for migrants, refugees, and international students, as well as for disaster and COVID relief. In its 2020 Global Philanthropic Impact Report the Foundation highlights the impact created by community activation and calls on the global community to take further action to connect underserved populations to economic opportunity as the world begins early-stage recovery from a COVID-disrupted global economy.
Mar 16, 2021 08:05 am ET
Western Union Wins FinTech Breakthrough Award for “Consumer Payments Innovation”
The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU), a global leader in cross-border, cross-currency money movement and payments, today was named winner of the “Consumer Payments Innovation Award” in the fifth annual
Mar 09, 2021 07:00 am ET
Triterras Announces Strategic Partnership with Western Union Business Solutions
Triterras Inc. (Nasdaq: TRIT, TRITW) (“Triterras” or the “Company”), a leading fintech company for trade and trade finance, today announced its partnership with Western Union Business Solutions to provide cross-border payments services between...
Mar 05, 2021 04:00 am ET
Western Union to Present at the Wolfe Fintech Forum on March 10th
The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU), a global leader in cross-border, cross-currency money movement and payments, today announced that the Company will present at the Wolfe Fintech Forum on Wednesday, March 10, 2021. The presentation will begin at 3:00 p.m. Eastern time and will include comments from Raj Agrawal, CFO, and Shelly Swanback, President, Product and Platform.
Feb 26, 2021 10:00 am ET
Western Union Foundation Supports Career & Leadership Pathways for Migrant and Refugee Youth
The Western Union Foundation has pledged support for the Aspen Institute's Global Opportunity Youth Network (GOYN) and the
Feb 26, 2021 04:00 am ET
Western Union to Present at the Evercore ISI Payments & Fintech Innovators Forum on March 4th
Investors and interested parties will be able to listen to the investor presentation via webcast from https://www.westernunion.com, under the investor relations section. The archived webcast will be available shortly after the conclusion of the presentation.
Feb 25, 2021 04:00 am ET
Western Union Expands Global B2B Payments Platform
Western Union Business Solutions, the payments arm of the Western Union Company (NYSE: WU), a leader in cross-border, cross-currency money movement and payments, announced the expansion of its global capabilities, bringing faster and more transparent payment services to business customers. Western Union Business Solutions has integrated SWIFT Global Payment Initiative and increased its international currency options within its WU® Mass Payments API to 130.
Feb 24, 2021 04:00 am ET
Advance America to Offer Western Union Global P2P Payments
The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU), a leader in cross-border, cross-currency money movement and payments, today announced that it has signed a multi-year agreement with Advance America, a leading provider of consumer financial services including in-person and
Feb 17, 2021 04:00 am ET
Western Union to Present at the KBW Fintech Payments Conference on February 23rd
The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU), a global leader in cross-border, cross-currency money movement and payments, today announced that the Company will present at the KBW Fintech Payments Conference on Tuesday, February 23, 2021. The presentation will begin at 2:40 p.m. Eastern time and will include comments from Raj Agrawal, CFO.
Feb 10, 2021 04:05 pm ET
Western Union Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results
The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU), a global leader in cross-border, cross-currency money movement and payments, today reported fourth quarter and full year financial results for 2020 and provided a financial outlook for 2021.
Feb 05, 2021 04:00 am ET
Western Union to Present at the Goldman Sachs Technology and Internet Conference on February 11th
The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU), a global leader in cross-border, cross-currency money movement and payments, today announced that the Company will present at the Goldman Sachs Technology and Internet Conference on Thursday, February 11, 2021. The presentation will begin at 3:40 p.m. Eastern time and will include comments from Raj Agrawal, CFO.
Jan 28, 2021 07:30 am ET
Western Union to Release Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results on February 10, 2021
The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU), a global leader in cross-border, cross-currency money movement and payments, announced today that Chief Executive Officer Hikmet Ersek and Chief Financial Officer Raj Agrawal will host a webcast and conference call to discuss 2020 fourth quarter and full year results on February 10, 2021 at 4:30 p.m. ET. A press release highlighting the financial results will be issued at approximately 4:00 p.m. ET the same day.
Jan 27, 2021 08:00 am ET
Western Union Recognized with Inclusion in 2021 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index
Western Union (NYSE: WU), a global leader in cross-border, cross-currency money movement and payments, today announced that it is one of 380 companies globally included in the 2021 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index (GEI). The GEI measures gender equality across five pillars: female leadership and talent pipeline, equal pay and gender pay parity, inclusive culture, sexual harassment policies, and pro-women brand. It is Western Union’s second consecutive year appearing in the Index.
Jan 27, 2021 04:03 am ET
The Remittance Effect: Global Citizens Emerge as Economic First Responders of the Developing World
Person-to-person ("P2P") international transfers, or remittances, sent by global citizens to their homelands represent the largest foreign economic support structure for developing economies. According to a new report by Oxford Economics, commissioned by Western Union (NYSE: WU), a global leader in cross-border, cross-currency money movement, remittances have helped smooth COVID-19 pandemic-induced economic shocks, increasing the resilience of developing nations throughout 2020 and presenting a potential lifeline for recovery in 2021 and beyond.
Jan 19, 2021 06:00 am ET
Walmart and Western Union Enter Agreement to Offer Western Union Money Transfers at Walmart
Walmart (NYSE:WMT), the world’s largest retailer, and Western Union (NYSE: WU), a global leader in cross-border, cross-currency money movement and payments, today announced a new agreement that will, for the first time, enable Western Union money transfer services at Walmart locations across the U.S. bringing greater choice and value to millions of customers. The services will include domestic and international money transfers, bill payments and money orders. Services will be offered at more than 4,700 Walmart stores with a rollout planned to begin in the spring of 2021.
Dec 11, 2020 12:04 pm ET
Western Union Announces $0.225 Quarterly Dividend
The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU), a global leader in cross-border, cross-currency money movement and payments, announced today that its board of directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.225 per common share, payable December 31, 2020 to stockholders of record at the close of business on December 21, 2020.
Nov 24, 2020 04:05 pm ET
Western Union to Present at the Wells Fargo TMT Summit on December 1
The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU), a global leader in cross-border, cross-currency money movement and payments, today announced that the Company will present at the Wells Fargo TMT Summit on Tuesday, December 1, 2020. The presentation will begin at 6:00 p.m. Eastern time and will include comments from Raj Agrawal, CFO, and Shelly Swanback, President, Product and Platform.
Nov 23, 2020 08:00 am ET
Western Union Bolsters its Global Digital Cross-Border Payments Leadership
Western Union (NYSE: WU), a global leader in cross-border, cross-currency money movement and payments, announced it has expanded real-time digital payout capabilities into 100 countries reaching billions of bank accounts.i For decades, Western Union already paid out in minutes into 550,000 agent locations in 200 countries and territories. The goal to expand real-time payout into bank accounts, wallets and cards was announced at the 2019 Investor Day where the company said it would reach the 100-country milestone in 2020.
Nov 22, 2020 05:12 am ET
Western Union Advances Its Digital Growth Strategy With Investment in stc pay
The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU), a global leader in cross-border, cross-currency money movement and payments, today announced that the Company has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a minority stake in fast growing Saudi Digital Payments Company, or stc pay, a fully owned subsidiary of Saudi Telecom Company. According to the terms of the tran
Nov 18, 2020 08:00 am ET
Western Union Renew Multi-Year Jersey Sponsorship with Denver Nuggets
The Denver Nuggets received a boost in their quest for a National Basketball Association (NBA) championship with the renewal of a multi-year sponsorship agreement with
Nov 11, 2020 06:00 pm ET
Western Union to Present at the Citi Financial Technology Conference
The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU), a global leader in cross-border, cross-currency money movements and payments, today announced that the Company will present at the Citi Financial Technology Conference on Monday, November 16, 2020. The presentation will begin at 3:00 p.m. Eastern time and will include comments from Raj Agrawal, CFO.
Oct 29, 2020 04:05 pm ET
Western Union Reports Third Quarter Results
The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU), a global leader in cross-border, cross-currency money movement and payments, today reported third quarter financial results, and provided a financial outlook for 2020.
Oct 28, 2020 03:18 pm ET
Talend Data Masters 2020 Winners Announced at Talend Connect
REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Oct. 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Talend (NASDAQ: TLND), a global leader in data integration and integrity, today announced the global winners of its annual awards program, the Talend Data Masters. The awards celebrate companies that demonstrate vision and leadership in deploying Talend Data Fabric. The 12 Talend Data Masters Award winners represent forward-thinking organizations of all sizes across a range of industries; their names were revealed today in a ceremony at the Talend Connect World Tour.
Oct 26, 2020 08:00 am ET
Western Union Expands Real-Time Payout
Western Union (NYSE: WU), a global leader in cross-border, cross-currency money movement and payments, announced it has further expanded its global digital network for funds payout and increased the availability of real-time payouts, advancing the company’s goal of building the world’s largest funds collection and distribution network to meet the growing customer demand for transparency, immediacy, and reliability.
Oct 14, 2020 08:30 am ET
Western Union and Kroger Extend 35-Year Relationship, Offer Global Digital and Retail Money Transfers
The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU), a leader in cross-border, cross-currency money movement and payments, today announced that it has extended its 35-year relationship with The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR), America’s largest grocery retailer. The new non-exclusive agreement will enable Kroger customers to continue using Western Union’s market leading digital and retail services.
Oct 05, 2020 07:30 am ET
Western Union to Release Third Quarter Results on October 29, 2020
The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU), a global leader in cross-border, cross-currency money movement and payments, announced today that Chief Executive Officer Hikmet Ersek and Chief Financial Officer Raj Agrawal will host a webcast and conference call to discuss 2020 third quarter results on October 29, 2020 at 4:30 p.m. ET. A press release highlighting the financial results will be issued at approximately 4:00 p.m. ET the same day.
Sep 29, 2020 09:00 am ET
Western Union Provides Payment Services to 90,000 Members of Bank-Fund Staff Federal Credit Union
The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU), a leader in cross-border, cross-currency money movement and payments, today announced a new partnership between Western Union Business Solutions and
Sep 17, 2020 09:00 am ET
Western Union and Isabel Group team up to provide international payment services to Belgian companies
Western Union, a leader in cross-border, cross-currency money movement and payments, announces a collaboration between its business division, Western Union Business Solutions, and
Sep 12, 2020 12:50 am ET
Western Union Supports Displaced People of the Moria Camp
Western Union, a global leader in cross-border, cross-currency money movement and payments, and the
Sep 10, 2020 08:00 am ET
The Western Union Foundation Supports International Students Impacted by COVID-19
The Western Union Foundation has announced a commitment of USD $250,000 to provide aid for international students struggling to fund tuition and basic needs such as healthcare, wellness, food, and housing due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sep 09, 2020 05:00 pm ET
Western Union to Present at the Deutsche Bank Technology Conference
The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU), a global leader in cross-border, cross-currency money movements and payments, today announced that the Company will present at the Deutsche Bank Technology Conference on Monday, September 14, 2020. The presentation will begin at 4:00 p.m. Eastern time and will include comments from Raj Agrawal, CFO.
Aug 18, 2020 09:00 pm ET
Western Union Now Available at CARD Bank
Western Union, a global leader in cross-border, cross-currency money movement and payments, and CA
Aug 11, 2020 04:00 am ET
Global Trade in Services to Increase by $2trn Over Next Five Years, According to New Report by Western Union and Oxford Economics
The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU), a leader in cross-border, cross-currency money movement and payments, today launches a new report, “
Aug 06, 2020 04:47 pm ET
Western Union Stands in Solidarity with Lebanon
Western Union, a leader in cross-border, cross-currency money movement and payments, today announced that it is offering zero-feei international money transfers paid out in U.S. dollars to Lebanon, as the country grapples with its recent tragedy amidst other economic and pandemic related threats.
Aug 06, 2020 08:30 am ET
 Western Union Expands International Payment Services in Brazil
The Western Union Company, a leader in cross-border, cross-currency money movement and payments, today announced an expansion of services between its Western Union Business Solutions division and
Aug 04, 2020 04:05 pm ET
Western Union Reports Second Quarter Results
The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU), a global leader in cross-border, cross-currency money movement and payments, today reported second quarter financial results, and provided an update on its business trends and digitally-focused growth strategy.
Jul 28, 2020 09:00 am ET
Western Union Expands in the Philippines with Cebuana Lhuillier
Western Union (NYSE:WU), a global leader in cross-border, cross-currency money movement and payments, and
Jul 21, 2020 08:00 am ET
Western Union to Release Second Quarter Results on August 4, 2020
The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU), a global leader in cross-border, cross-currency money movement and payments, announced today that Chief Executive Officer Hikmet Ersek and Chief Financial Officer Raj Agrawal will host a webcast and conference call to discuss 2020 second quarter results on August 4, 2020 at 4:30 p.m. ET. A press release highlighting the financial results will be issued at approximately 4:00 p.m. ET the same day.
Jul 15, 2020 02:00 pm ET
Western Union Announces $0.225 Quarterly Dividend
The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU), a global leader in cross-border, cross-currency money movement and payments, announced today that its board of directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.225 per common share, payable September 30, 2020 to stockholders of record at the close of business on September 16, 2020.
Jul 14, 2020 08:30 am ET
Techstars & Western Union Accelerator Announce 2020 Class Leading the Future of Inclusive Finance
Western Union (NYSE: WU), a leader in cross-border, cross-currency money movement, and Techstars, the global platform for investment and innovation, today announced the launch of its second class of the
Jul 01, 2020 04:30 pm ET
Joyce A. Phillips Appointed to Western Union Board of Directors
The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU), a leader in cross-border, cross-currency money movement and payments, today announced that Joyce A. Phillips has been appointed to the Company’s Board of Directors, effective July 1, 2020.
Jun 25, 2020 08:00 am ET
Western Union Continues to Connect Communities and Economies at a Critical Time
Western Union (NYSE: WU), a global leader in cross-border, cross-currency money movement and payments, today released its second annual Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report, which spotlights the Company’s 2019 ESG progress. The report also highlights Western Union’s response and ongoing initiatives surrounding the COVID
Jun 18, 2020 11:45 am ET
Western Union Partners with AXA to Offer Insurance Services Through Its Global Payments Platform
Today, Western Union (NYSE: WU), a global leader in cross-border, cross-currency money movement and payments, announced a new strategic partnership with
Jun 16, 2020 04:00 am ET
Western Union Partners with London Stock Exchange Group’s ELITE Platform
Western Union, a leader in cross-border, cross-currency money movement and payments, has partnered with ELITE, part of London Stock Exchange Group, to offer a portfolio of services to companies in the U.K. through Western Union Business Solutions enabling them to propel growth, raise capital and access global and loc
Jun 02, 2020 09:31 am ET
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NEW YORK, June 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- InvestorsObserver issues critical PriceWatch Alerts for WU, WORK, AAXN, PFE, and F.
Jun 02, 2020 06:45 am ET
Western Union Sees Significant Improvement in Consumer-to-Consumer Transaction Trends in May, Including Record Level of Digital Transactions
The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU), a global leader in cross-border, cross-currency money movement and payments, today provided an update on the Company’s transaction trends for its Consumer-to-Consumer (C2C) business for the month of May 2020 in response to the evolving business environment amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Jun 01, 2020 09:00 am ET
New Western Union research provides insight into the future of international education
The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU), a leader in cross-border, cross-currency money movement and payments, today shares a new report on “
May 28, 2020 06:50 am ET
Western Union Provides Update on Improving Transaction Trends in Its Consumer-to-Consumer Segment, including Acceleration in Digital Growth
The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU), a global leader in cross-border, cross-currency money movement and payments, today announced that the Company will present virtually at the Bank of America Global Technology conference on Tuesday, June 2, 2020. The presentation will begin at 3:15 p.m. Pacific time and will include comments from Raj Agrawal, CFO.
May 21, 2020 04:05 pm ET
Western Union to Present at Bernstein’s 36th Annual Strategic Decisions Conference
The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU), a global leader in cross-border, cross-currency money movement and payments, today announced that the Company will present virtually at the Bernstein Strategic Decisions conference on Thursday, May 28, 2020. The presentation will begin at 4:00 p.m. Eastern time and will include comments from Hikmet Ersek, CEO.
May 14, 2020 04:05 pm ET
Western Union Announces $0.225 Quarterly Dividend
The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU), a global leader in cross-border, cross-currency money movement and payments, announced today that its board of directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.225 per common share, payable June 30, 2020 to stockholders of record at the close of business on June 16, 2020.
May 13, 2020 09:00 am ET
Western Union Provides Access to Paycheck Protection Program Loans for Agents and Business Customers
The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU), a leader in cross-border, cross-currency money movement and payments, is now one of a few non-bank approved lenders providing access to small business loans through the U.S. Small Business Administration Paycheck Protection Program. The company now can
May 08, 2020 08:00 am ET
Western Union to Present at the J.P. Morgan Global Technology, Media and Communications Conference
The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU), a global leader in cross-border, cross-currency money movements and payments, today announced that the Company will present virtually at the J.P. Morgan Global Technology, Media and Communications conference on Tuesday, May 12, 2020. The presentation will begin at 10:40 a.m. Eastern time and will include comments from Hikmet Ersek, CEO, and Raj Agrawal, CFO.
May 07, 2020 08:00 am ET
Western Union Pays Tribute to First Responders & Essential Workers Globally
Western Union (NYSE: WU), a leader in cross-border, cross-currency money movement and payments, today announced a 50 percent fee reduction1 for front-line responders and essential workers sending money globally via any of the company's digital channels for the next two weeks. The promotion is a small trib
May 05, 2020 04:05 pm ET
Western Union Reports First Quarter Results
The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU), a global leader in cross-border, cross-currency money movement and payments, today reported first quarter financial results and provided a business update that considers the potential impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
May 01, 2020 01:08 am ET
Western Union Launches Singapore Labour Day Zero-Fee Offer
To celebrate Labour Day and the contribution of the international and national community of workers in Singapore, Western Union, a leader in cross-border, cross-currency money movement and payments, has launched a zero-fee1 offer on all international money transfers. The offer is valid until May 31, 2020.
Apr 27, 2020 03:51 pm ET
Western Union and the Western Union Foundation Expand Funding for Global COVID-19 Relief
The Western Union Foundation has announced a commitment of an additional USD $300,000 in the global fight against COVID-19, making the combined funds pledged by Western Union and the Western Union Foundation USD $800,000.
Apr 27, 2020 02:59 pm ET
Tony’s Fresh Market and the Western Union Foundation Donate USD $100K to the Chicago Community COVID-19 Response Fund
The Western Union Foundation and Tony’s
Apr 23, 2020 09:00 am ET
Western Union Expands Global Real-Time Payments Network
Western Union (NYSE: WU), a leader in cross-border, cross-currency money movement and payments, today announced continued expansion of its Global Network for real-time money-movement and payments, benefiting the Company’s consumers and clients across its branded money transfer and payments business as well as its expanding white-label business.
Apr 21, 2020 10:01 am ET
Western Union to Release First Quarter Results on May 5, 2020
The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU), a global leader in cross-border, cross-currency money movement and payments, announced today that Chief Executive Officer Hikmet Ersek and Chief Financial Officer Raj Agrawal will host a webcast and conference call to discuss 2020 first quarter results on May 5, 2020 at 4:30 p.m. ET. A press release highlighting the financial results will be issued at approximately 4:00 p.m. ET the same day.
Apr 16, 2020 02:00 am ET
Western Union Money Transfers Now Delivered Home in Jordan
Western Union, a leader in cross-border, cross-currency money movement and payments, today announced that select Agents in Jordan will provide home delivery service for Western Union money transfers across the nation.
Mar 31, 2020 08:00 am ET
Western Union Expands Its Digital Services
Western Union (NYSE: WU), a leader in cross-border and cross-currency money movement, today announced the expansion of its digital money transfer services, the fastest-growing part of its business in 2019, to over 75 countries, and payout into a global network of four billion accounts and wallets across 100 countries, in addition to a vast agent ret
Mar 27, 2020 04:58 pm ET
Western Union Provides Update on Impact from COVID-19 and 2020 Financial Outlook
The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU), a global leader in cross-border, cross-currency money movements and payments, has continued to closely monitor the development of the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic in an effort to protect and serve the interests of all stakeholders. Through mid-March of this year, the impact of COVID-19 on the Company’s operations across over 200 countries and territories had been limited to a few countries, notably China and Italy, and had minimal impact on overall results that were in line with the Company’s expectations, highlighting the durability of its cross-border
Mar 26, 2020 08:00 am ET
Supporting Loved Ones During Challenging Times: Western Union Launches “Digital Location”
The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU), a leader in cross-border, cross-currency money movement and payments, today announced the launch of Western Union’s “Digital Location,” a new channel for Western Union customers to have a personalized money transfer experience from the comfort and safety of their home.
Mar 24, 2020 04:05 pm ET
Timothy P. Murphy Appointed to Western Union Board of Directors
The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU), a leader in cross-border, cross-currency money movement and payments, today announced that Timothy P. Murphy has been appointed to the Company’s Board of Directors, effective March 24, 2020.
Mar 20, 2020 06:53 pm ET
Western Union Meets Customers’ Needs In Challenging Times
Today, Western Union (NYSE: WU), a global leader in cross-border, cross-currency money movement and payments, informed its money transfer customers that the Company’s money movement network stands ready to help customers deliver vital financial support to friends and families around the world in these challenging times. Customers can choose to send funds via Western Union’s increasingly adopted digital channels or its vast retail network.
Mar 20, 2020 02:25 pm ET
Western Union Meets Customers’ Needs In Challenging Times
Today, Western Union (NYSE: WU), a global leader in cross-border, cross-currency money movement and payments, informed its money transfer customers that the Company’s money movement network stands ready to help customers deliver vital financial support to friends and families around the world in these challenging times. Customers can choose to send funds via Western Union’s increasingly adopted digital channels or its vast retail network.
Mar 10, 2020 09:00 am ET
Western Union Streamlines Incoming Payments for Legal Firms
Western Union (NYSE: WU), a leader in cross-border, cross-currency money movement and payments, has launched WU® Incoming Payments for Legal, targeted at small and medium-sized law firms to help manage the administration and foreign exchange volat
Feb 28, 2020 02:37 pm ET
Western Union to Present at the Wolfe Research FinTech Forum
The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU), a global leader in cross-border, cross-currency money movement and payments, today announced that the Company will present at the Wolfe Research FinTech Forum conference on Wednesday, March 11, 2020 in New York. The presentation will begin at 10:15 a.m. Eastern time and will include comments from Raj Agrawal, CFO.
Feb 25, 2020 11:30 pm ET
Western Union and Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University Simplify Enrollment Fee Payments
Western Union, a leader in cross-border, cross-currency money movement and payments, today announced a collaboration with Western Union Business Solutions and Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University (APU) that will enable students to pay enrollment fees (including an admission fee, partial tuition fees, dormitory fees, a

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