Due to regulatory requirements and consumer demand in Germany and France, MoneyGram opened company stores in both countries. 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. Around the world, MoneyGram is working with leading financial institutions. The company continues to automate and enhance MoneyGram 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. Until 2004, the owners of MoneyGram were Viad Corp and Travelers Express Company Inc. Thousands of businesses count on MoneyGram for payment services to move money and drive commerce. This is a trust that MoneyGram takes very seriously. Money transfer wired system MoneyGram offers annually U.S. $ 500,000 in grants to charitable organizations to support education programs in developing countries. 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.