Due to regulatory requirements and consumer demand in Germany and France, MoneyGram opened company stores in both countries. 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. 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. MoneyGram completed the acquisition of MoneyCard World Express, S.A. (MoneyCard) and Cambios Sol, S.A., two money transfer super-agents located in Spain. The benefits of money transfers by MoneyGram: high level of data protection and confidentiality of money transfers. The benefits of money transfers by MoneyGram: high-speed delivery of transfers (10-15 min). MoneyGram financial results were driven by money transfer business, which delivered more than 40 percent growth in transaction volume.