Exhibit 14.1
MONEYGRAM INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Code of Ethics
This Code of Ethics sets out the minimum ethical standards for all directors, officers and employees of MoneyGram International, Inc. and its subsidiaries (referred to collectively as “MoneyGram”). MoneyGram is committed to enforcing these standards through effective internal systems reporting structures and MoneyGram’s Always Honest compliance program. Violators will be subject to disciplinary action.
MoneyGram’s directors, officers and employees, in conducting the business of the company, will:
• | Obey the law, including all applicable rules and regulations, and conduct themselves with honesty and integrity. | |||
• | Avoid engaging in any conduct where their personal interests interfere or appear to interfere with those of MoneyGram. | |||
• | Advance the legitimate interests of MoneyGram when the opportunity arises and avoid competing with MoneyGram directly or indirectly or using MoneyGram property, information, or their positions with MoneyGram for improper personal gain. | |||
• | Respect the rights of and deal fairly with MoneyGram’s customers, suppliers, competitors and employees. | |||
• | Not offer or accept bribes or kickbacks either directly or indirectly. | |||
• | Report to work in condition to perform their duties, free from the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs. | |||
• | Keep honest and accurate records and reports of company information. | |||
• | Make full, fair, accurate, timely and understandable disclosures in reports and documents that MoneyGram provides to any governmental authority and in all other public communications made by MoneyGram. | |||
• | Respect the diversity of MoneyGram’s employees and not engage in wrongful discrimination or harassment. | |||
• | Preserve the confidentiality of nonpublic company information and any other information entrusted to them in confidence by MoneyGram or its customers, except when disclosure is authorized or is legally mandated. | |||
• | Not use or share confidential information for stock trading purposes or any other purpose except to conduct MoneyGram’s business. | |||
• | Protect MoneyGram’s assets and ensure their proper and efficient use, including property, equipment, products and other tangible assets, and proprietary information such as trade secrets, patents, trademarks, and copyrights, as well as business, marketing and service plans, engineering and manufacturing ideas, designs, databases, records, salary information and any unpublished financial data and reports. | |||
• | Maintain a safe and healthy workplace for all employees by following safety and health rules and practices and reporting accidents, injuries and unsafe equipment, practices or conditions. | |||
• | Promptly report concerns regarding accounting, auditing and internal controls matters on a confidential basis to the General Counsel of MoneyGram Corp, the “Always Honest” Hotline, the head of Internal Audit, or the Chairman of the Audit Committee of MoneyGram Corp’s Board of Directors. Such reports will be investigated by MoneyGram Corp under the direction of the Board’s Audit Committee. | |||
• | Promptly report work-related activities by company personnel that violate the law, this Code and any other company policy. Reports of violations may be made to a supervisor, the Compliance Officer, an executive officer of MoneyGram, the Law Department or a member of MoneyGram Corp’s Compliance Committee, or by calling the toll-free“Always Honest” Hotline ( ) to make anonymous or confidential reports. Reports of violations by executive officers or senior financial personnel must be made to the General Counsel or the Chairman of the Audit Committee of MoneyGram Corp’s Board of Directors. |
MoneyGram does not permit retaliation of any kind for reports of misconduct made in good faith. If you have questions about this Code, MoneyGram’s compliance programs or whether conduct may violate this Code, the law or a compliance program, you should consult with a supervisor, the Compliance Officer, an executive officer of MoneyGram, the Law Department or a member of MoneyGram Corp’s Compliance Committee.
Waivers of this Code may be made only upon written request submitted to and approved by MoneyGram Corp’s Board of Directors. Changes in or waivers of the Code will be promptly disclosed as required by applicable law or regulation.