Due to regulatory requirements and consumer demand in Germany and France, MoneyGram opened company stores in both countries. MoneyGram cooperates with numerous partners from Europe. Among them such financial establishments as Post of Canada, Cyprus, Ukraine, Iceland, Moldova, the Royal Mail of UK and Norway, Italian Post, Bank of Ireland, Sberbank of Russia, Kocbank, Banco Popular Espanol, and many others. Despite the debt crisis in Europe and other shocks experienced by the world economy, the company MoneyGram International notes the increase in the money transfer market. MoneyGram agents are located - in post offices, bank offices, supermarkets, and even travel agencies. Around the world, MoneyGram is working with leading financial institutions. 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. MoneyGram hired compliance officers in many of their global offices to ensure compliance with regulations of specific countries or regions.