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Western Union: Two-thirds of migrants living in New Zealand state that being able to send money to their family back home gives their life a sense of purpose

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DENVER, July 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — New research released today by Western Union has revealed that 61% of migrants living in New Zealand believe that being able to send money to their friends or family back home, gives their life a sense of purpose.

The report – The Value of Remittancelooks to shed a light on the real-world impact of remittance payments, finding that just over a quarter (26%) of migrants believe their friends or family would be in poverty if it wasn’t for them sending regular payments back home. Forty-one percent went on to say that without being able to send money, their family or friends would not be able to afford medical treatment.

The study, which surveyed migrants living in New Zealand, demonstrates the positive affect that remittance payments have on families around the world. The report found that 56% of migrants believe that their friends or family have more opportunities in life due to the money that they send and 55% believe that their family’s education has improved vastly as a result of their remittance payments.

How is remittance being used by families of migrants living in New Zealand?

On average migrants were found to send 11% of their annual income as remittance. With the primary reasons being to contribute towards their family’s food bill (54%), healthcare costs (51%) and education fees (33%). Eighty-seven percent of migrants were found to have sent money to family back home in the past 12 months and 41% of migrants state that being able to send money to family back home was a key factor in their decision to move to New Zealand.

The most common uses of remittance amongst families of migrants:

  1. Groceries (54%)
  2. Healthcare (51%)
  3. Education (33%)
  4. Accommodation (25%)
  5. Paying off family debt (22%)
  6. Transport costs (15%)
  7. Paying towards family childcare (15%)
  8. Supporting a family members business (14%)
  9. Paying towards family wedding costs (10%)

The pressure of providing back home

The study found that amongst rising inflation, many migrants are struggling with the pressure of providing for their families and friends back home. A third (33%) of migrant’s state that they have had to work extra hours or have started another job to continue sending remittance payments and 56% say that they have had to reduce the amount of remittance that they send due to rising living costs. A third (33%) reported that they were concerned about the possibility of losing their job in the next 12 months and the impact this will have on their families back home.

Top 10 countries migrants living in New Zealand are sending money to:

  1. China
  2. India
  3. Philippines
  4. United Kingdom
  5. France
  6. Germany
  7. Fiji
  8. Australia
  9. Korea, Rep.
  10. Samoa

(Source: KNOMAD/World Bank Bilateral Remittance Matrix)

This pressure is having a profound strain on the mental wellbeing of migrants living in New Zealand. Thirty-nine percent state that the responsibility of having to support their family or friends can sometimes be too much to bear and 43% of migrants say that they regularly make sacrifices in their own life to ensure that they are able to continue sending money to their friends or family. Thirty-eight percent also reported that they often feel lonely, suggesting many are prioritising work over building their own personal relationships.   

Many (48%) migrants surveyed reported that without moving to New Zealand they may not have been able to support their friends or family financially, with 41% stating that it was a key factor in their decision to move to the country.

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Research was conducted by 3Gem on behalf of Western Union in March 2023. The research surveyed 1,500 migrants who regularly send remittance across the following countries:

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UK

350

Italy

300

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Spain

300

Canada

200

Australia

200

New Zealand

150

Total

1500

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The top 10 countries for outward remittances was sourced from: KNOMAD/World Bank Bilateral Remittance Matrix 2021, December 2022: https://www.knomad.org/data/remittances

About Western Union

The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU) is a global leader in cross-border, cross-currency money movement and payments. Western Union’s platform provides seamless cross-border flows and its leading global financial network bridges more than 200 countries and territories and approximately 130 currencies. We connect consumers, businesses, financial institutions, and governments through one of the world’s widest reaching networks, accessing billions of bank accounts, millions of digital wallets and cards, and a substantial global network of retail locations. Western Union connects the world to bring boundless possibilities within reach. For more information, visit www.westernunion.com .

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Savl Rebrands to Unity Wallet and Launches Loyalty Program, Boosting User Experience and Value

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Known for its exclusive tools and unique features, Unity Wallet delivers the most comprehensive self-custodial crypto wallet and Web3 experience, for seamless and secure DeFi management. 

LONDON, Sept. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Savl, the self-custodial crypto and Web3 wallet that combines industry-leading encryption, unique functionality, and intuitive design has rebranded to Unity Wallet, signifying a new era for the project.

With a mission to unlock DeFi’s potential for everyone, Unity Wallet promotes broader self-custody adoption through an intuitive, user-friendly design paired with industry-leading encryption and security.

Launched in 2020, Unity Wallet operates in over 100 countries and has generated more than 1 million wallets. Its innovative features set it apart, including a built-in social community, sub-accounts, staking, WalletConnect, encrypted messenger, and the unique Know Your Transaction (KYT) function, which allows users to assess risks on wallet addresses, protecting against fraudulent activities and ensuring a safer self-custodial crypto and Web3 wallet experience.

Further expanding its offerings, Unity Wallet now actively rewards its users through its recently launched loyalty program. Rewardable actions include buying, selling, swapping, sending, staking and socially engaging with other users. Points can then be used to progress through program tiers, reduce transaction fees, enjoy up to 50% cashback on cross-chain and DEX swaps, and be redeemed for additional sub-accounts, KYT checks, unique perks, and 24/7 dedicated support.

James Toledano, Chief Operating Officer of Unity Wallet, said, “Since its inception, our mission has been to simplify access to crypto. As the crypto landscape has evolved, so has Unity, leading to this rebrand and marking a pivotal point in our journey. Our new name reflects our commitment to providing a unified, accessible, and empowering user experience for all. The loyalty program is a key step towards this vision, designed not only to reward our community but also to drive the broader adoption of decentralized finance and enhance user experience and value.”

Unity Wallet can be downloaded via the Apple App and Google Play stores. For more information on the loyalty program visit https://www.unitywallet.com/loyalty-program.

About Unity Wallet

Unity Wallet is a self-custodial crypto and Web3 wallet that combines industry-leading encryption, unique functionality, and intuitive design. Launched in 2020 as a solution to the fragmented nature of existing wallets, Unity Wallet is a sleek alternative to complicated experiences. It operates across 100+ countries, with an impressive track record of 1,000,000 wallets generated. Its innovative features set it apart, including a built-in social community, encrypted messenger, and its unique Know Your Transaction (KYT) function, enabling users to conduct risk assessments on wallet addresses to safeguard against illicit activities. Unity Wallet safeguards user assets with a robust set of security measures, including a 24-word recovery phrase, anti-theft pin codes, and optional FaceID authentication, all powered by cutting-edge cryptographic algorithms and protocols. With its comprehensive suite of services, users can effortlessly engage in buying, selling, and storing over 250 cryptocurrencies, as well as cross-chain and DEX swapping across 100s of trading pairs, along with the ability to stake assets and create multiple sub-accounts for optimized asset management. Unity Wallet also facilitates the purchase of everyday products and services in over 190 countries using cryptocurrency, while its advanced WalletConnect integration grants access to the Web3 world and thousands of decentralized apps (DApps).

 

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Experian Research: GenAI and data-driven decisioning are key competitive advantages for global business leaders

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LONDON, Sept. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Experian’s latest research, conducted by Forrester Consulting, delves into the strategies of senior decision-makers in the financial services and telco sectors across EMEA and APAC. The survey of over 1200 C-suite and Director level leaders in Australia, Denmark, Germany, India, Italy, New Zealand, Norway, South Africa, Spain, and the Netherlands reveals how businesses are leveraging Generative AI (Gen AI), consolidating datasets to improve decisioning models, and prioritizing customer experience to navigate challenging economic conditions and technological disruption.

The race to harness GenAI is well underway

Business leaders identified technological disruption as the third largest external factor impacting their business in the coming two years, putting emphasis on the race toward AI supremacy to improve business efficiencies and reduce costs. Sixty-eight percent of participants believe that competitive advantage in their industry will be dependent on who can make the best use of AI, and nearly three-quarters (73%) of the technology leaders are exploring GenAI use cases with a view to implement them within the next year.

Technological disruption is a catalyst for improving customer experience

Survey respondents highlighted a centralised cloud-based platform as a notable factor to improve risk strategy. Nearly half (47%) foresee additional credit stress and tightened lending criteria. Many risk leaders (42%) also indicated that the top risk priority is to improve the ability to identify financially vulnerable customers. Integrating data sources, leveraging AI and streamlining data-to-insight-to-action processes to enable lenders to achieve a holistic borrower view, improve customer relations and foster lending practices.

Combining datasets into a single cloud-based platform is key to enhancing analytical capability

Data and analytics leaders are prioritising a unified platform for siloed datasets to accelerate AI/ML model development and deployment. More than half (55%) of respondents believe current development times are too long, with 48% stating that they are updating their models more frequently due to shifting consumer behaviour.

“This year’s research highlights the growing importance of AI and data analytics for businesses seeking a competitive edge,” says Malin Holmberg, CEO, EMEA & APAC, Experian. “While we are still facing broader macroeconomic challenges, the majority of leaders remain optimistic about future growth and increased technology investment.”

Download the full report here.

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About Experian

Experian is a global data and technology company, powering opportunities for people and businesses around the world. Learn more at experianplc.com.

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Itaú Private Partners with Addepar to Deliver a Comprehensive Global Investment Solution

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Exclusive collaboration enhances wealth management services with cutting-edge data aggregation and performance reporting tools

NEW YORK, Sept. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Itaú Private, a leading provider of private banking services, has announced an exclusive partnership with Addepar, a global leader in technology and data solutions for investment professionals. This strategic collaboration grants Itaú Private exclusive access to Addepar’s comprehensive data aggregation and performance reporting platform in Brazil, enhancing the bank’s ability to deliver superior service and investment solutions to its advisors and clients.

Through this partnership, Itaú Private clients will gain access to powerful tools and detailed reports that provide insights into their global wealth—both onshore and offshore—including returns, transactions, historical data, and balances. These capabilities will enable a fully automated and personalized evaluation of each client’s unique financial interests and needs.

“The partnership with Addepar brings a new level of sophistication to the services we offer, allowing us to better align our solutions with each client’s distinct goals,” said Fernando Beyruti, Global Head of Itaú Private Bank. “This initiative also enables us to introduce an advisory model that evaluates clients’ total assets, deepening our relationships and reinforcing our commitment to client-centric services.”

Addepar serves a global client base, providing advanced financial technology solutions to investment professionals across more than 45 countries. The platform currently supports over $6 trillion in assets under management, offering robust data aggregation and performance reporting tools that empower clients to make better decisions and deliver more informed advice.

“We are excited to collaborate with a market leader like Itaú Private, enabling us to bring our advanced financial technology solutions to one of the most dynamic and innovative private banks in the world,” said Peter O’Brien, Global Head of Sales and Partnerships at Addepar. “Together, we are committed to empowering Itaú Private’s advisors with state-of-the-art tools that drive efficiency and deliver exceptional value to clients.”

About Addepar

Addepar is a global technology and data company that empowers investment professionals to deliver precise and informed guidance to their clients. Trusted by hundreds of thousands of users worldwide, Addepar’s platform aggregates portfolio, market, and client data for over $6 trillion in assets. The platform integrates with more than 100 software, data, and service partners, providing a comprehensive solution for a diverse range of firms and use cases. Addepar has a global presence, with offices in Silicon Valley, New York City, Salt Lake City, Chicago, London, Dublin, Edinburgh, and Pune.

About Itaú Private

Itaú Private is a market leader with approximately R$ 880 billion in allocated capital—R$660 billion onshore and R$162 billion offshore (as of March 2024)—and holds around 30% market share in its segment in Brazil, according to data from Anbima. With a team of around 800 employees, including 350 professionals across its international offices in the United States, Portugal, Switzerland, and the Bahamas. Miami is Itaú Private’s international hub that provides clients with wealth management and banking products and services, including portfolio management and personalized advice by experienced investment professionals. In Switzerland, the conglomerate has a bank, and in the Bahamas, a trust management company, which helps to serve clients who have to set up investment structures abroad.

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