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Remittances: Better than feared so far (in two charts)

  • In April, the World Bank forecast a potential drop of 20% in global remittances but, so far, the data is much better

  • A range from 12% decline to 15% growth ytd in a sample of remittance-dependent countries; either the worst is over or...

  • ...data is flattered by (1) shift to official channels (less travel), (2) Eid timing, (3) final remits after job losses

Remittances: Better than feared so far (in two charts)
Hasnain Malik
Hasnain Malik

Strategy & Head of Equity Research

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Tellimer Research
17 September 2020
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