Ria Money Transfer Announces New Strategic Partnerships and Expands its Network in India to Serve World's Largest Diaspora Group
(Thomson Reuters ONE) -
* Ria signs direct agreements with India's leading cash remittance payout
agents Paul Merchants Ltd, Weizmann Forex Ltd and Transcorp International
Ltd
* New principal agents will add tens of thousands of locations across India to
Ria's network
* Partnerships will provide Ria's customers with a high-quality cash payout
network in the top remittance receiving country in the world
BUENA PARK, Calif., May 22, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ria Money Transfer ("Ria")
the third largest money transfer company in the world and subsidiary of Euronet
Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ:EEFT) has signed direct partnership agreements with
three of India's leading cash remittance payout agents, Paul Merchants Limited,
Weizmann Forex Limited and Transcorp International Limited.
Ria's new principal agents are well-recognized in India and all have more than
15 years' experience in the money transfer sector. With the addition of Paul
Merchants Limited, Weizmann Forex Limited and Transcorp International Limited,
Ria will upgrade its cash payout network during the next 12 months by adding
tens of thousands of high-quality retail and non-banking financial company
locations across India. The robust and ubiquitous network will provide Ria with
increased brand recognition across India, while providing tremendous convenience
and accessibility for beneficiaries to easily receive cash remittances.
Juan Bianchi, CEO & President of Ria Money Transfer, said: "By partnering with
Paul Merchants Limited, Weizmann Forex and Transcorp International, Ria will
raise the quality of its existing network in India and provide customers with a
ubiquitous spread of locations to receive cash remittances from their loved
ones, no matter where they reside. We look forward to having long-term,
successful partnerships with all our principal agents, and warmly welcome them
to the Ria family."
There are approximately 15.6 million Indians living outside their country of
birth, making them the largest diaspora group globally. India is also the number
one recipient of migrant remittances, worldwide, receiving $62.7 billion in
2016(1).
The announcement follows a launch event in Dubai, where Ria announced its
expansion and ramp-up in the Middle East with more than 50 business partnerships
in the banking and financial services sector. Ria's regional headquarters in
Dubai will also serve as the base for its ongoing global growth strategy in this
region.
Ria's expansion in the Middle East is the most recent in a line of strategic
moves for the company, which forms part of Euronet's money transfer segment.
Following Ria's 2015 acquisition of leading Malaysian money transfer business,
IME(2), the company also increased its footprint in Asia. The new Indian
partnerships aim to strengthen Ria's Middle East operations and connect the
different regions, allowing for the fast and reliable flow of remittances
worldwide.
In 2015, GCC countries sent $38.6 billion to India, making it the world's
largest sending region for remittances to India, while the United States was the
second top remittance sending country, responsible for sending $11.7 billion.
Combined, this represents 73 percent of the total amount sent to India that
year(3).
Ria already has a strong network worldwide, including in top remittance sending
countries where many Indians reside. In the US and Spain, customers can also
make transfers to India online,
at www.riamoneytransfer.com and www.riamoneytransfer.es and in the UK
through Asda Money Transfer Powered by Ria. In addition to cash pick-up, Ria
also offers bank deposit services which allow customers to transfer money to any
bank account in India.
About Ria Money Transfer
Ria, a subsidiary of Euronet Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ:EEFT), is a global leader
in money remittances. Ria offers fast, secure, affordable money transfers
through a network of approximately 321,000 global agents spanning 146 countries
and online at www.riamoneytransfer.com. The company is steadfast in its
commitment to its customers and remains ingrained within the communities in
which they live. For more information
visit www.riafinancial.com and www.riamoneytransfer.com.
About Weizmann Forex Limited
Weizmann Forex Limited - part of the INR 45 billion Weizmann Group, is a public
limited company listed with Bombay Stock Exchange and National Stock Exchange
since 2011. Weizmann Group has a diversified portfolio focused on Foreign
Exchange, International & Domestic Money Transfer, Import and Export Payment
Solutions, Tours & Travels, Textile Processing & Exports and Renewable Energy
Generation. With its 30 years of Business expertise. A RBI certified Authorised
Dealer - Category II, Weizmann Forex which has a strong network of 200+
branches, 54,000+ customer touch points across India and strong agent
partnerships for its inward remittances business, has grown exponentially to
become a leading player in the Foreign Exchange and Remittance market.
About Paul Merchants Limited
Paul Merchants Limited (PML), an ISO 9001:2008 certified Company for its quality
procedures & processes, is the flagship company of the "PAUL GROUP OF
COMPANIES." The group is a diversified conglomerate having prominent interests
in International Money Transfer, Foreign Exchange, Finance, Satellite TV, and
Tours & Travels. Under the aegis of specific RBI Licenses, PML offers
International Money Transfer and Forex Services from its widespread network
consisting of own offices and Franchisee locations of more than 22,000 across
India. PML is amongst leading players in Forex as RBI Licensed Authorized Dealer
II. Further, PML is fast emerging name in Tours & Travels having IATA
accreditation besides having affiliation with Indian Ministry of Tourism.
About Transcorp International Limited
Transcorp International Limited is a public limited company listed with the
Bombay Stock Exchange; paying yearly dividends to its shareholders for the last
17 years. The Reserve Bank of India has entrusted Transcorp with several
licenses including MTSS to provide inward money remittances to the families of
Indian migrants working abroad. In addition, Transcorp holds the coveted AD2
license which allows it to conduct foreign exchange services as well as outward
remittance as per applicable guidelines. Recently, it has received the PPI
license and has launched its Transcash digital wallet and soon launching pre-
paid cards. Transcorp prides itself on its loyal network of over 7000 retail
partners across the country and over 50 own branches. Transcorp works as a
banking correspondent at the national level with SBI - India's largest and most
trusted bank. In addition to financial services such as insurance and
investments, Transcorp has subsidiaries including Ritco Travels, a holistic
travel agency. It has a group company, Transcorp Enterprises Limited which is a
RBI licensed money changer and has a venture in Malaysia for remittance and
forex.
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(1) World Bank Remittance Inflows, updated April 2016
(2) Ria Acquires Malaysian Money Transfer Provider
IME http://ir.euronetworldwide.com/releasedetail.cfm?releaseid=918968
(3) World Bank Bilateral Remittance Matrix, updated October 2016
Contact:
Stephanie Taylor
Email: staylor(at)euronetworldwide.com
Phone: 913.327.4200
This announcement is distributed by Nasdaq Corporate Solutions on behalf of Nasdaq Corporate Solutions clients.
The issuer of this announcement warrants that they are solely responsible for the content, accuracy and originality of the information contained therein.
Source: Euronet Worldwide, Inc. via GlobeNewswire
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