Western Union says its pending acquisition of International Money Express (Intermex) has received regulatory approval from New York. In a press release issued Aug. 14, the company states that the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) clears the deal after Western Union makes required commitments.
The approval is not final across all states. Western Union indicates the transaction still faces additional regulatory review in California, suggesting uncertainty or timing delays for completion. Financial Post reports a joint update from Western Union and Intermex focused on regulatory approvals, emphasizing progress with New York’s regulator while continuing work toward other approvals needed before the acquisition can close.
Across the outlets, the main difference is emphasis: PYMNTS highlights the contrast between New York’s approval and the pending review in California, while the Financial Post presents the development as an update from both companies about regulatory status. Both accounts agree that New York has cleared the transaction conditionally through commitments, and that further approvals remain required.
