Money Services Business Association - MSBA

On February 12, 2025, the Money Service Business Association (MSBA) and the Inter-American Dialogue Remittance Industry Observatory (RIO) hosted our first MSB Industry Forum—a daylong event on the money transfer industry’s outlook for 2025. Over 50 executives and experts discussed key industry trends, including competition, technology, regulation, and migration. ?????? ?????????? ???????????????????? ????????????: ?????????????????????? & ???????????? ????????????: ??Ten companies handle 80% of U.S.-Latin America & Caribbean remittance flows. ??56% of transfers originate from agent locations; 43% via digital/online methods. ??Consumer choice drives market strategies. ???????????????????? & ????????????????????: ??Cryptocurrencies, especially stablecoins, play a growing role in currency exchange. ??New financial products are emerging for senders and recipients. ??Technology enhances efficiency but does not replace cash-based transactions. ???????????????????? & ??????????????????: ??Focus on financial risk prevention, anti-money laundering, and licensing challenges. ??Potential rise in deportations, possibly reaching a 20-year high. ??Concerns over economic and social impacts of immigration policies. One more thank you to our event sponsors for supporting this event and the industry: CE Correspondent Services, Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP, and SightSpan, Inc. This event was a key opportunity for industry insights—one not to be missed. We hope to see you at our next event! #remittances #crossborderpayments #payments #fintech #cryptocurrencies

Adam Atlas represented the MSBA yesterday as he testified in favor of passing the Money Transmission Model Act in Alaska. Thank you, Adam for your testimony. It has been an extremely busy time as we continue to track all the legislation that affect our member companies and the industry. How are you staying informed? We track it all for our members! Contact us to learn more about how to become a member of the MSBA. Email [email protected] to learn more. #payments #crossborderpayments #remittances

It was a pleasure to co-host our first MSB Industry Forum with the Inter-American Dialogue last week. Thank you for having us and for everyone who participated in this awesome event. #remittances #payments #crossborderpayments

We attended the NMLS Annual Conference in Atlanta and love seeing MSBA Members sitting on the same panels! Here in this picture is BitAML and Change Agents Technologies Inc. discussing BSA/AML. #payments #NMLS #crossborderpayments #antimoneylaundering #AML #BSA

Thank you CE Correspondent Services for your sponsorship! #remittances #crossborderpayments #payments

Thank you Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP for hosting and sponsoring our Welcome Reception this past Tuesday night before our MSB Industry Forum. Our group appreciated the discussion on the Hill activity! #crossborderpayments #payments #remittances #snowinDC

Thanks for attending Brock Bontrager and for this awesome summary of what we covered yesterday at the MSB Industry Forum! #remittances #crossborderpayments #payments

The MSB Industry Forum was a huge success - discussing Industry trends, regulation and technology! Thanks to our event sponsors CE Correspondent Services and SightSpan, Inc for your support. #remittances #crossborderpayments #payments

Moderated by Jorge Guerrero, President of Optima Compass Group, this panel will explore how technology and innovation are revolutionizing the cross-border industry. Jorge will be joined by the following panel of experts: Manuel J Godoy, Félix Pago Alberto Laureano, DolFinTech Andrew Schmidt, Mastercard You have only a couple days left to register! Click here:?https://lnkd.in/etU9v8Zf #remittances #crossborderpayments #fintech #payments

The MSB Industry Forum is one week away - there is time to register! You won't want to miss the discussions we have planned for the day. Our 2nd?panel explores the intricate interplay between legislative and regulatory frameworks and compliance challenges created.? ? Registration Link:?https://lnkd.in/etU9v8Zf ? We are excited to see everyone in Washington, D.C. next week! ? Any questions, please contact us at?[email protected].? ? #remittances #crossborderpayments #payments?