Since going public two and a half years ago, MoneyGram has made great strides by pouring energy and resources into several critically important areas for business. MoneyGram point-of-sale systems are continually upgraded to provide the latest new products and functionality. In MoneyGram were added or converted new currencies in an additional 29 countries during the past year, providing consumers with a wide array of currency payout options. 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.