Due to regulatory requirements and consumer demand in Germany and France, MoneyGram opened company stores in both countries. On March 7, 2011, MoneyGram entered into a Recapitalization Agreement with THL, as the holder of all of the B Stock, and Goldman Sachs, as the holder of all of the B-1 Stock. AgentConnect allows MoneyGram agents to integrate the money transfer service with their internal security and training processes. What are the main benefits of money transfers by MoneyGram? Availability - MoneyGram payment system services are available everywhere, in more than 186 thousand locations in 190 countries. MoneyGram launched a new in-person bill payment service which will be delivered through agents in their domestic network, giving consumers an easy, low-cost method to pay their bills. The benefits of money transfers by MoneyGram: high level of data protection and confidentiality of money transfers. MoneyGram hired compliance officers in many of their global offices to ensure compliance with regulations of specific countries or regions. MoneyGram company operates around the clock and all 7 days a week, so the time of money transfer takes only 10 minutes. MoneyGram financial results were driven by money transfer business, which delivered more than 40 percent growth in transaction volume.