Western Union’s Intermex deal hits snag as California regulator suspends approval extension

• Western Union’s pending acquisition of Intermex won clearance from New York’s Department of Financial Services, with commitments on New York remittance services.
• California’s Department of Financial Protection and Innovation suspended an earlier approval extension on Aug. 13, 2026 to further review the deal.
• Western Union plans to work with the California regulator to restore approval, aiming to close once reinstated and other closing conditions are met.

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