What changed
Western Union and Intermex received regulatory approval from the New York State Department of Financial Services for Western Union’s pending acquisition of Intermex. On August 13, 2026, the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation suspended the approval extension previously granted on July 31, 2026, citing a need to further review the transaction. Western Union and Intermex intend to engage promptly with the DFPI and close promptly after reinstatement of the DFPI approval, subject to remaining customary closing conditions.
Why it matters
Western Union and Intermex received regulatory approval from the New York State Department of Financial Services for Western Union’s pending acquisition of Intermex. On August 13, 2026, the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation suspended the approval extension previously granted on July 31, 2026, citing a need to further review the transaction. Western Union and Intermex intend to engage promptly with the DFPI and close promptly after reinstatement of the DFPI approval, subject to remaining customary closing conditions.