DST International expands Performance Solution across Asia and Europe

London, 11 Nov 2008

DST International (DSTi), a leader in business solutions for the investment management industry, has today announced two new appointments to spearhead the delivery of its Performance Solution across Asia and Europe.

Peter Kassar is appointed Performance Solutions Manager, EMEA. Kassar has over 15 years' industry experience and joins from SS&C Technologies where he was responsible for the implementation of global performance solutions. Kassar, who is fluent in Arabic, will be responsible for strengthening the company's relationships with its clients in Europe and the Middle East and will provide subject matter expertise for performance measurement, risk and attribution.

Rhodri Roberts is appointed Performance Solutions Manager, Asia. Roberts has worked in the fund management industry for over eight years in the UK, Singapore and Australia, specialising in performance analysis and related project work. In addition to providing subject matter expertise in Asia, he will work with, and provide support for, DSTi Performance clients across the region.

Both Kassar and Roberts will report to Des Gallacher, Global Head of Performance Solutions at DSTi. Commenting on the new appointments, Gallacher said: “This move reinforces DSTi's commitment to invest in a strong management team with broad business experience and specialist industry expertise. The rapid growth of our business has created the need to meet our clients' requirements through the provision of regional, on-the-ground support. We are delighted to welcome on board Peter and Rhodri, who have an admirable track record in performance solutions and will be instrumental in helping to ensure that our clients receive the highest standard of service.”

DST International (DSTi)

With 21 offices and over 1 700 professionals to support its growing client base, DST International provides a unique and comprehensive range of investment management and business process management software solutions and related services to 700 clients in 55 countries. http://www.dstinternational.com

DST Systems, Inc

DST Systems, Inc provides sophisticated information processing and computer software products and services to support the mutual fund, investment management, insurance and healthcare industries. In addition to technology products and services, DST provides integrated print and electronic statement and billing output solutions through a wholly owned subsidiary. DST's world-class data centres provide technology infrastructure support for mutual fund companies, healthcare providers, banks, mortgage bankers and insurance companies around the globe. DST is headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, and is a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange.

The information and comments above may include forward-looking statements respecting DST International Limited and its businesses. Such information and comments are based on DSTi's views as of today, and actual actions or results could differ. There could be a number of factors affecting future actions or results, including those set forth in DSTi's latest periodic financial report (Form 10-K or 10-Q) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. All such factors should be considered in evaluating any forward-looking comment. The company will not update any forward-looking statements in this press release to reflect future events.

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