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Western Union to Buy Israeli Fintech GMT for About NIS 200 Million
How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
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By וואלה כסף
First reported by Calcalist · Jun 16, 2026
What happened
Western Union has agreed to acquire Israeli fintech GMT for about NIS 200 million. GMT will join Western Union but keep its brand, and CEO Eran Saruk will remain in charge.
- 01Western Union is buying all of GMT for about NIS 200 million.
- 02GMT will keep its Israeli brand after the acquisition closes.
- 03CEO Eran Saruk will continue running the company.
- 04Western Union plans to use GMT’s Israeli technology worldwide.
- 05GMT serves Israel through branches, digital platforms, and global payment services.
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