SunGard's BancWare awarded top asset, liability management solution in 2007 Risk Technology rankings

Issued by SunGard
London, UK, 14 Jan 2008

SunGard today announced that its BancWare solution has been voted the number one asset and liability management (ALM) provider in Risk magazine's annual technology rankings. (http://www.sungard.com/bancware)

Illustrated by the introduction of this dedicated category to the 2007 Risk rankings, ALM is now widely recognised as an important component of risk management, reflecting the advancements in industry best practice.

SunGard's BancWare ALM offering has long been a market leader, providing multidimensional analysis of the balance sheet, incorporating interest rate risk, income simulation and market valuation modelling.

SunGard also scored high rankings in several other categories, including credit limit checking, Basel II, operational risk and regulatory capital calculations. The rankings, which were compiled following more than three hundred votes from financial institutions worldwide, are one of the industry's most prestigious awards, widely recognised the world over. Participants were asked to base their votes on functionality, usability, performance, return on investment and reliability.

Andreas Hug, Risk & Compliance solution leader, said: "We are delighted at the recognition these awards bring to BancWare and would like to thank our customers for their ongoing support and commitment. ALM has been at the heart of our business since our inception over 20 years ago. Coming top in this category is testimony to our customer satisfaction and ability to meet their diverse needs, as well as our continued dedication and expertise. BancWare, with over 500 customers in 49 countries worldwide, continues to be at the cutting-edge of risk and performance management."

BancWare

A solution suite for integrated risk and performance management, BancWare is used by banks, mortgage and credit lenders, and other financial services institutions. Designed for finance professionals, BancWare's modular software and consulting solutions for asset/liability management, budgeting and planning, profitability, economic capital, operational risk and Basel II compliance provide a unified view of risk to help improve capital management, and assist in better decision-making at all levels of the organisation.

SunGard

With annual revenue exceeding $4 billion, SunGard is a global leader in software and processing solutions for financial services, higher education and the public sector. SunGard also helps information-dependent enterprises of all types to ensure the continuity of their business. SunGard serves more than 25 000 customers in more than 50 countries, including the world's 50 largest financial services companies. Visit SunGard at www.sungard.com.

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SunGard's BancWare awarded top asset, liability management solution in 2007 Risk Technology rankings

BancWare risk and compliance solutions recognised as leader in multiple categories, including Basel II, operational risk and regulatory capital calculations.