International money transfers are vital to emerging market economies. The World Bank estimates that $374 billion US will be emitted by 2012, with only foreign direct investments contributing more to developing markets.
So remittances will be key to mobile money services of the future. Using the existing mobile wallets used by operators, financial institutions and third parties, there’s an opportunity to reduce the cost of cross border remittances and increase the amount available in the receiving economy. Also, by providing funds directly to the mobile wallet, consumers have immediate access.
Finally, operators using mobile wallets as the direct connection to the consumers bring significant value to the new remittance system. A successful commercial model is possible with healthy margins that can increase the profits of a mobile money platform.
In this section you’ll find articles, blog posts and other resources that you might find useful when researching this topic.
1. HOW DOES MOBILE MONEY TRANSFER FIT INTO THE BROADER MOBILE MONEY ECOSYSTEM?
International Remittance Service Providers
Author : Neil Daly, GSMA
GSMA produced this white paper to address these issues, and has been working with operators, Western Union and BICS, to make it a reality.
2. OTHER RESOURCES
Migration and Remittances Fact Book 2011
Author : The World Bank
This is a snapshot of migration and remittances for all countries, regions and income groups of the world, gathered from various sources.
CGAP Landscape Study on International Remittances through Mobile Money
Author : CGAP
CGAP’s Technology & Business Model Innovation Program commissioned Dalberg Global Development Advisors to conduct a ‘refresh’ on an earlier landscaping study for international remittances through mobile money.
Related BLOG POSTS
- Mobile Money for the Unbanked
Belgacom ICS and RBS MOU: What it Means for Mobile Operators
This week Belgacom ICS and RBS announced that they have signed a memorandum of understanding for the facilitation of foreign currency exchange for mobile remittances. The MOU increases the flexibility in the Homesend international remittance product offered by...
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