Remitly Global (RELY) 1 May 242024 Q1 Earnings call transcript

Good day, and thank you for standing by. Welcome to Remitly First Quarter 2024 Earnings Call. At this time, all participants are in a listen-only mode. After the speakers' presentation, there will be ins ask a question during the session. [Operator Instructions] Please be advised that today's conference is being recorded. to of conference Investor like Shulstein, to now President Vice Relations. would hand over the Stephen I Please go ahead.

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