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Demographics drive structural demand for migrant remittances

The long-term thematic case for remittance providers is supported by declining fertility rates in developed nations, which necessitates continued migrant inflows to prevent economic contraction.

The argument

The guest argued that developed countries are falling below the population replacement rate and will require young migrant labor to avoid an 'upside-down' graying economy. Consequently, the underlying addressable market for remittance services like Remitly remains structurally sound regardless of short-term political sentiment.

The thesis, stress-tested
✓ What validates it
  • Continued net positive migration data in major developed economies like the US and Germany
  • Steady growth in outbound remittance volumes from developed nations
▸ Risks discussed
  • Rising nationalist political sentiment restricting migration flows
  • Potential legislative changes targeting remittance fees
Hear it yourself
"Its TAM is way bigger than just remittances where, where remotely is laser focused on remittances for migrants and providing financial services to migrate the migrant population."
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