Western Union’s Intermex deal hits snag as California regulator suspends approval extension
WU•California regulator pauses approval extension for Intermex deal
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.
