Due to regulatory requirements and consumer demand in Germany and France, MoneyGram opened company stores in both countries. The benefits of money transfers by MoneyGram: there is no need to open a checking account when implementing the transfer. In 2011, a global network of agents of MoneyGram has grown up to 256 000 service points, thus its growth is 24% compared to the same period of the previous year. The company continues to automate and enhance MoneyGram Very intensive and focused approach has helped MoneyGram to grow business at a rapid pace and establish MoneyGram as a global player in the marketplace. In MoneyGram were added or converted new currencies in an additional 29 countries during the past year, providing consumers with a wide array of currency payout options. As part of the 2008 Recapitalization, our wholly owned subsidiary, MoneyGram Payment Systems Worldwide, Inc., issued Goldman Sachs $500.0 million of senior secured second lien notes with a 10-year maturity. The benefits of money transfers by MoneyGram: high-speed delivery of transfers (10-15 min). Commission income on remittances and other revenues of MoneyGram in the 2nd quarter 2012 increased by 10% compared to the same period last year and 13% in the base currency.