Due to regulatory requirements and consumer demand in Germany and France, MoneyGram opened company stores in both countries. AgentConnect allows MoneyGram agents to integrate the money transfer service with their internal security and training processes. In due time MoneyGram separated from the Western Union and became an independent brand. 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. Thousands of businesses count on MoneyGram for payment services to move money and drive commerce. This is a trust that MoneyGram takes very seriously.