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Eurogiro News 7
Mobile wallets, as a credit destination,
have significant potential to capture
workers’ remittances. Patrik Centellini,
from Ericsson (which covers 40% of
today’s mobile network traffic) explained
their role in the market and why Eurogiro
members could be ideal partners in
mature as well as emerging markets
The World Bank 5x5 goals to reduce the
cost of migrant funds going back to fami-
lies are being pursued in many countries.
The results in Italy have been studied
carefully by the Centre for Studies in
International Policies in Italy. CeSPI pub-
lishes detailed data on remittance costs
and can demonstrate that transparency in
pricing results in price reductions
Eurogiro Community Meeting at a glance:
102 delegates, 46 organisations,
42 countries.
Organisations participating as members
for the first time: Al Rajhi Bank from
Saudi Arabia, Lithuania Post,
JSC Liberty Bank, Georgia.
Guests: Ericsson, UPU, Western Union,
McKinsey & Company, MediaReach
Advertising, Centre for Studies in
International Policies in Italy (CeSPI)