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. The company installed more than 23,000 new MoneyGram signs around the globe, making it easier for consumers to find MoneyGram agents. MoneyGram International, Inc. - The U.S. financial company engaged in operations in the international financial markets since 1940. AgentConnect continues to be an attractive alternative for businesses that choose to integrate their networks and point-of-sale platforms with the MoneyGram wired transfer. 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. MoneyGram hired compliance officers in many of their global offices to ensure compliance with regulations of specific countries or regions. Thousands of businesses count on MoneyGram for payment services to move money and drive commerce. This is a trust that MoneyGram takes very seriously.