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Western Union ditches Intermax acquisition
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Fusion42 · 12 November 2026 · Fusion42 review
Western Union has cancelled its $500 million acquisition of Intermex after California's financial regulator imposed conditions that Western Union found unacceptable, despite approvals from other jurisdictions.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Fintech.
◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway
California has raised the bar on fintech acquisitions with conditions that can kill deals despite approvals elsewhere. You must assess local regulator demands early to avoid costly deal stoppages.
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