Specialist mobile financial services provider, Fundamo announced its certification by Western Union under the Mobile Vendor Program.

The certification will allow Fundamo to offer Western Union’s services in Mobile Wallet and Mobile Banking platforms as part of the Digital Vendor Program enabling Fundamo’s clients comprising of banks as well as mobile service providers to facilitate Western Union mobile money transfers from the US, the UK, the UAE, Singapore and Hong Kong directly to subscribers.

Hannes van Rensburg, CEO of Fundamo, said “The mobile financial services industry is experiencing terrific growth, and we are delighted that major brands such as Western Union are realising the potential of this market. We are proud to be one of the first companies certified as a Mobile Vendor.Certification programs will further catalyse the market by enabling seamless interaction of all elements required for a robust mobile financial services ecosystem.”