DST International re-launches as DST Global Solutions

Johannesburg, 20 May 2009

DST International today announced it has re-launched itself as DST Global Solutions. In addition, the name change brings with it a reorganisation into three lines of business: investment management solutions, business process solutions and customer lifecycle management (including billing and output). These three business lines will focus on target market segments, and will each offer specialised delivery and consulting services to provide tailored solutions.

DST Global Solutions builds on the firm's long-respected technology strengths with a focus on solutions that address more comprehensive challenges faced by clients. This re-launch underscores a management philosophy focused on excellence in customer service and long-term relationships, and re-emphasises a close alignment with parent company, DST Systems, Inc.

"This is not a new chapter. This is an entirely different book in our history," commented Tom Abraham, CEO of DST Global Solutions. "We have listened to our clients and prospects and understand their need for strategic advantage at a time when markets are challenging. Our new strategic consulting services, combined with our technology-based solutions, position us to deliver additional value for our clients. We look forward to helping them reduce their operating and implementation costs, reduce operational risks and raise service levels. Our vision is to be long-term, valued strategic advisers to our clients."

DST Global Solutions will extend its service model to encompass more advisory services and 'software as a service' (SaaS) offerings. It continues to invest in its risk and performance solutions, and to develop new initiatives in OTC derivatives processing, as well as new offerings in select markets such as China. In addition, DST Global Solutions is enhancing the connectivity of all applications with the aim of easing integration for its clients.

DST Global Solutions has a customer base that embraces both the public and private sector and includes organisations such as Advantage Asset Management, African Alliance, Investec, JP Morgan Chase, Legal & General, Lilongwe Water Board, Old Mutual, PricewaterhouseCoopers and Standard Bank.

For further information, please contact Kathy Burke: tel 011 770-2800, fax 011 447-4410, e-mail Kathy.burke@dstglobalsolutions.com

DST Global Solutions South Africa

DST Global Solutions SA was established in 1991 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of DST Global Solutions UK. DST Global Solutions SA has a core team of staff members dedicated to the installation, development and support of DST Global Solutions solutions. Our professional staff includes project managers, developers, and business analysts through to technical support consultants. DST Global Solutions SA supports the local South African client base as well as other clients within sub-Saharan Africa, currently in Nigeria, Rwanda, Kenya, Botswana, Malawi, Uganda and Mauritius.

DST Global Solutions

With 21 offices and over 1 700 professionals to support its growing client base, DST Global Solutions provides a unique and comprehensive range of investment management and business process management software solutions and related services to 700 clients in 55 countries.

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 Global Solutions and its businesses. Such information and comments are based on DST Global Solutions' 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 DST Global Solutions' 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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