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Accuity’s Global WatchList® Enhances Fundtech’s PAYplus USA™ Payments System to Expand Screening Capabilities
SKOKIE, IL and JERSEY CITY, NJ – September 16, 2008 – Accuity, the leading provider of payment routing data, AML screening software and services and Fundtech Ltd. (NASDAQ: FNDT), a leading provider of global electronic payment, settlement and cash management solutions, today announced the availability of Accuity’s Global WatchList, its collection of caution lists, for use within Fundtech’s PAYplus USA, the leading funds transfer solution for financial institutions in the United States.

Accuity to Showcase Payments Data Load Program for Corporates at Sibos 2008
SKOKIE, IL and LONDON, UK – 9 September, 2008 – Accuity, the leading provider of global payment routing data, AML screening software and services, today announced that it will showcase a range of offerings at Sibos 2008 including its Payments Solutions, Compliance Suite and Strategic Services business lines.

Accuity Launches PAYScreen Service to Streamline Payment Operations
SKOKIE, IL – September 9, 2008 – Accuity, the leading provider of global payment routing data, AML screening software and services, today added PAYScreen to its extensive line of Payment Solutions, helping organizations increase payment straight through processing (STP) rates, without adding extra personnel.

Accuity’s Global Payment File™ Enhancement Leverages the UK Faster Payments Initiative

SKOKIE, IL – August 6, 2008 – Accuity, the leading provider of global payment routing data, AML screening software and services, today announced an enhancement to its financial institution data and routing information database, Global Payment File-Plus (GPF-Plus), enabling users to further expedite their payment processes for United Kingdom-originating transactions.

Accuity Launches Online Resource Guide Showcasing Thousands of Products and Services

SKOKIE, IL — July 29, 2008 — Accuity, the leading provider of payment routing data, AML screening software and services, today launched Marketplace, an online resource guide that provides an effective and affordable showcase for companies to connect with financial services buyers and decision-makers who are searching for product or service solutions.

Accuity Launches Suspicious Activity Reporting Solution to Streamline AML Compliance Efforts

SKOKIE, IL — July 22, 2008 — Accuity, the leading provider of payment routing data, AML screening software and services, today added the Suspicious Activity Reporting Control (SARC) System to its extensive suite of compliance solutions, enabling financial institutions to more effectively manage the filing of Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs).

Accuity Launches Transaction Monitoring System Optimization Assessment Service to Reduce False Positives

SKOKIE, IL – June 9, 2008 – Accuity, the leading provider of payment routing data, AML screening software and services today added a Transaction Monitoring System (TMS) Optimization Assessment offering to its expanding line of Strategic Services. The TMS Optimization Assessment will help organizations fine-tune their TMS programs in order to minimize false positives, reducing the need to increase compliance efforts and operational overhead.

Accuity Launches Online Compliance Tool for Politically Exposed Persons Screening

SKOKIE, IL – June 9, 2008 – Accuity, the leading provider of payment routing data, AML screening software and services, today added Online Compliance to its comprehensive Compliance Suite, advancing its position as a single source for regulatory compliance and enhanced due diligence solutions.

Accuity Partners With Jade Bird to Enhance Presence in the People’s Republic of China

SKOKIE, IL – June 3, 2008 – Accuity, the leading worldwide provider of payment routing data, AML screening software and services, announced today the formation of a partnership with Beida Jade Bird Commerce Technology (Jade Bird), a division of Jade Bird Group, a leading IT service provider in China.

Accuity to Participate in Teleconference Panel Discussion on Anti-Money Laundering for Financial Institutions
Randall Pickett, CAMS, Accuity’s Associate Director of Product Management and Development for Compliance Solutions, will be an industry presenter during a teleconference organized by The Knowledge Congress entitled “Anti-Money Laundering III for Financial Institutions: New Developments, Economic Sanctions and Global Compliance Requirements”. The live 2-hour teleconference will take place on Wednesday, May 14, 2008 at 1:00 PM EDT.

Accuity to Speak at the British Bankers’ Association’s ‘Combating Terrorist Financing’ Event in London
Malcolm Taylor, Accuity’ s Managing Director, EMEA and Asia Pacific, will be conducting a session entitled “False Positive Reduction in Compliance Filtering” at the British Bankers’ Association event: ‘Combating Terrorist Financing’ . The event will take place on Thursday, May 15, 2008 at the British Bankers’ Association, Pinners Hall, 105-108 Old Broad Street, London, EC2N 1EX.

How to Reduce Bank Costs with Straight-through Processing

Accuity to Lead Session on International Bank Account Numbers (IBANs) at the 22nd Annual Windy City Summit
Roxanne Head, Accuity’s Associate Director of Product Management and Development, will conduct an educational discussion on “IBANs and How They Affect U.S. Financial Institutions and Corporations” at the 22nd Annual Windy City Summit on Wednesday, May 7, 2008, 11:05 AM CDT in Chicago, IL.

Accuity to Participate in Panel Discussion on Managing Compliance at Fundtech Client Conference
Stephen Schwartz, Accuity’s Strategic Alliances Manager, will be an industry presenter on a panel session entitled “Compliance Compass. Headed in the Right Direction?” at the Fundtech Client Conference on Monday, April 28, 2008 in Orlando, FL.

Accuity to Lead Session on ACH Trends at the 2008 WAUSAU Customer Conference

Sarkis Akmakjian, Accuity’s Product Manager for Payment Solutions, will conduct an educational discussion on “Continued Paperless Growth: ACH and Image Exchange” at the 2008 WAUSAU Customer Conference on Tuesday, April 15, 2008 in Milwaukee, WI.

Accuity’s Latest Private File Creator Release Provides Greater Flexibility For Interdiction Screening

SKOKIE, IL – March 31, 2008 – Accuity, the leading worldwide provider of payment routing data, AML screening software and services, today introduced enhancements to Private File Creator, its database management tool designed for customized interdiction screening. Private File Creator allows users to create and maintain personalized lists of relevant business entities for use in their enhanced due diligence and Know Your Customer programs. The new version of Private File Creator includes features that will improve the matching process for its users.

Accuity Releases New Versions of FACFilter®

SKOKIE, IL – March 31, 2008 – Accuity, the leading worldwide provider of payment routing data, AML screening software and services, has launched updates to its industry-leading screening engine, FACFilter. Enhancements to the Java, Windows and Mainframe versions of FACFilter® include greater information storage, upgraded compatibility and enhanced screening algorithms that enable users to improve their compliance programs.

Accuity Launches New Versions of The Global Banking Resource™ and IBAN Payment Resource

SKOKIE, IL – March 18, 2008 – Accuity, the leading worldwide provider of payment routing data, AML screening software and services, has launched updates to its industry-leading online look-up tools, The Global Banking Resource™ (TGBR) and IBAN Payment Resource. The new versions include significant data and search enhancements that enable users to improve their payment straight through processing (STP) rates and research efficiency.

Accuity Adds SEPA Scheme Adherent Data to Its Payment Solutions

SKOKIE, IL – February 26, 2008 – Accuity, the leading worldwide provider of payment routing data, AML screening software and services, today announced that its global Payment Solutions now include Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA) scheme adherent data. Specifically, information about members participating in SEPA Credit Transfers (SCTs) has been added to help customers seamlessly process European payments.

Accuity Introduces Bank Master Update Program for Use with SAP® Systems

SKOKIE, IL – February 6, 2008 – Accuity, a leading provider of payment routing data, AML screening software and services today added the Bank Master Update Program to its comprehensive line of global Payment Solutions, enhancing its role as a single source for critical payments data.

Accuity Becomes First Authorized Re-distributor of SWIFT’s Bank Identification Codes

SKOKIE, IL – January 14, 2008 – Accuity, a leading provider of payment routing data, AML screening software and services today announced an agreement to become the first authorized re-distributor of Bank Identification Codes (BICs) under SWIFT’s new data licensing scheme. In addition to collecting these codes directly from banks worldwide, Accuity will now receive a direct feed from SWIFT, the assigning authority for BICs.

Accuity Launches Comprehensive Strategic Services Offering

SKOKIE, IL – December 5, 2007 – Accuity, a leading provider of financial industry data, software and services today introduced new offerings from its Strategic Services Group, providing unique insight, personnel, products and solutions to assist businesses with everyday regulatory compliance, customer due diligence and payment processing operations. The development of a Strategic Services Group comes in response to changes in the industry – new regulations, payment options and advances in technology. The offerings now available include Advisory Services, Implementation Services and Custom Software and Data Solutions.

Accuity Offers Complete Coverage of Worldwide Regulatory Lists

SKOKIE, IL – October 1, 2007 – Accuity, a leading worldwide provider of financial data, software and services, today announced that its Global WatchList® has achieved 100% coverage of all regulatory sanction lists for all countries worldwide.

Accuity Releases IBAN Connect

SKOKIE, IL – October 1, 2007 – Accuity, a leading provider of financial industry data, software and services for the compliance of single euro payments area (SEPA) initiatives, today announced an update to IBAN Connect.

Accuity Launches IBAN Payment Resource Version 2.0

SKOKIE, IL – September 25, 2007 – Accuity is pleased to announce the availability of a new version of its IBAN verification solution, IBAN Payment Resource.

Accuity’s Global Payment File™ Enhanced with Additional Information and Redesigned for Ease of Use

SKOKIE, IL – September 25, 2007 – Accuity, a leading worldwide provider of data, software and services to the financial services industry, today introduced enhancements to Global Payment File-Plus (GPF-Plus), its financial institution data and routing information tool. GPF-Plus is a relational database consisting of payments-critical data used to improve payment straight through processing (STP) rates and overall payment efficiencies.

Accuity to Hold Product Briefing Session at IFSA 2007

SKOKIE, IL – September 11, 2007 – Accuity, a leading provider of financial industry data, software and services, will hold a Product Briefing Session at the International Financial Services Association (IFSA) Annual Conference in Lake Buena Vista, Florida on September 17, 2007, from 3:30 – 4:00 p.m. Eric Sohn, senior engagement manager with Accuity’s Strategic Service Group, will present an overview of Accuity’s new matching methodology called the Advanced Matching Algorithm (AMA).

Accuity Enhances Compliance Suite

SKOKIE, IL – August 7, 2007 – Accuity, a leading worldwide provider of financial data, software and services, today announced several enhancements to its Compliance Suite – the company’s comprehensive collection of risk control solutions that provide a first-line defense against participation in illicit financial activities such as money laundering and terrorist financing.

Accuity’s IBAN File Now Available With Daily Updates

SKOKIE, IL – August 2, 2007 – Accuity, a leading worldwide provider of data, software and services to the financial services industry, today introduced daily updates to its industry-leading IBAN File, helping reduce the amount of time organizations spend researching and correcting cross-border transactions and enhancing compliance with the Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA) initiative.

Accuity’s Redesigned Web Site Delivers More Informative Content and Improved Navigability

SKOKIE, IL – April 16, 2007 – Accuity, a leading worldwide provider of financial data, software and services, today announced the launch of its newly redesigned Web site online at www.AccuitySolutions.com. Built in a navigation-friendly layout, the improved site was redesigned with the user in mind.

Accuity Enhances TGBR Web
SKOKIE, IL – April 16, 2007 – Accuity, a leading worldwide provider of data, software and services to the financial services industry, today launched an updated version of its industry-leading online payment information look-up tool, The Global Banking Resource™ (TGBR) – available at www.TGBR.com. The new version, redesigned with a format mirroring Accuity’s Web site, includes many new data enrichment and search enhancement features.

Impact of US Back-Office Conversion Initiative
Robert McKay, Accuity

Developments in High-risk Entity Screening
Randall Pickett, Accuity

Legal advocates focus on use of Treasury watch list Thousands barred from doing business with Americans

Accuity Adds Eleven Caution Lists to Global WatchList®
SKOKIE, IL – March 19, 2007 – Accuity, a leading worldwide provider of financial data, software and services, announced that it has added eleven new lists to its Global WatchList product line – part of Accuity’s Compliance Suite. An industry-recognized source of compliance data, Global WatchList now includes over 50 regulatory due diligence (RDD), enhanced due diligence (EDD) and Politically Exposed Persons (PEP) lists covering all major jurisdictions worldwide.

Accuity’s Statement on Daylight Saving Time Changes
Beginning in 2007, daylight saving time (DST) will be extended in the United States. DST will start on March 11, 2007, which is three weeks earlier than usual, and it will end on November 4, 2007, which is one week later than usual. This results in a new DST period that is four weeks longer than in previous years. Unless certain updates are applied to computer systems, the time zone settings for a computer's system clock may be incorrect during this four-week period.

Accuity Adds Euro Banking Association Clearing House Data to Product Line
SKOKIE, IL – November 28, 2006 – Accuity, a leading worldwide provider of financial data, software and services, announced that it is adding Euro Banking Association (EBA) clearing systems data to its products. Accuity has responded to an initiative of the EBA by presenting SWIFT/BIC financial institutions data associated with the various EBA clearing systems and incorporating it into Global Payment File™-Plus (GPF-Plus) by Accuity and The Global Banking Resource™ (TGBR).

Albany Software and Accuity Announce Partnership to Provide Quick and Easy BIC / IBAN Validation
SKOKIE, IL – November 15, 2006 – e-transactions software author, Albany Software, has announced a partnership agreement with Accuity that will ensure accurate BIC and IBAN data validation for companies making Euro cross-border payments.

Accuity Introduces IBAN Connect
SKOKIE, IL – November 10, 2006 – Accuity is pleased to introduce IBAN Connect, a complementary application to the firm’s IBAN File, which enables corporate institutions to repair and validate IBAN payment information within an ERP system and minimize the amount of manual labor required to achieve higher STP rates.

IBANs: What Do Corporates Need to Do?
Robert McKay, Accuity

Accuity Announces First Customer for Global Payment File™ for ERP Systems
SKOKIE, IL – October 13, 2006 – Accuity is pleased to announce Sun Chemical as the first customer to use the Global Payment File™ for ERP (GPF-ERP), an extension of the highly effective GPF product specifically designed for integration with ERP systems.

Bottomline Technologies Integrates Accuity IBAN File Data
SKOKIE, IL – October 4, 2006 – Accuity is pleased to announce that Bottomline Technologies, a leading provider of payments and invoice automation software and services, has integrated Accuity’s IBAN File with its BankScan International solution. The company’s use of Accuity’s IBAN reference data will help ensure the highest possible levels of payment straight through processing (STP) for customers.

Accuity Screening Applications Recognized in Celent Analyst Report
SKOKIE, IL – September 1, 2006 – A report entitled "Evaluating the Vendors of AML Solutions 2006" published August 2006 by Celent, a Boston-based research and consulting firm, focused on the application of information technology in the global financial services industry. In the report, Accuity's Screening Applications were recognized as one of the most prevalent solutions among banks. The report states "In the U.S., Accuity’s watchlist filtering solutions are so pervasive they are the de facto standard."

Accuity Introduces History File Feature to Databank’s Supplemental Files
Accuity has made it significantly easier to locate organizational change information for financial institutions by introducing the History File for its dynamic prospecting tool, Databank. With the History File, important change data such as mergers, acquisitions, simple charter changes, name changes, relocation details, ceased operations information and other data will now be available on a quarterly basis

Accuity Launches The Global Banking Resource™ – Version 6.3
This month, Accuity launched a new version of its industry-leading look-up tool, The Global Banking Resource (TGBR). The cornerstone of Accuity’s Payment Solutions, TGBR provides detailed and accurate information for financial institution locations throughout the world. The new version includes significant data and search enhancements that enable users to improve their payment straight through processing (STP) rates.

Accuity to Hold Product Briefing Session at IFSA
Accuity, a leading provider of financial industry data, software and services, will hold a Product Briefing Session at the International Financial Services Association (IFSA) conference in Hollywood, Florida on September 12, 2006, from 5:30-6:00 p.m. Robert McKay, Managing Director, will present an overview of the following newly released and soon-to-be-released products from Accuity:

New Countries Added to Accuity’s Payment Solutions
Accuity has implemented several updates to products within its Payment Solutions line to enhance and streamline payment processing operations and offer the most accurate data information available.

Accuity Introduces Global Payment Solution for Enterprise Resource Planning Systems
SKOKIE, IL – July 27, 2006 – Accuity is pleased to announce the release of Global Payment File™ for ERP (GPF-ERP), an extension of the highly effective GPF product specifically designed for integration with Enterprise Resource Planning systems.

Processing IBAN Payments: the Issues and Challenges
Robert McKay, Accuity

Accuity Director to Lead Session on Managing Compliance at The Payments Institute
Randall Pickett, Accuity’s associate director of product management and development, will conduct an educational discussion, “Managing Compliance with Financial Crimes Enforcement Measures,” at The Payments Institute West on Wednesday, June 14 in Scottsdale, AZ. The training session focuses on key elements of federal regulations governing anti-money laundering, anti-terrorism funding and bank secrecy.

Accuity Director to Shed Light on OFAC Policies
On Wednesday, May 31, Randall Pickett, Accuity’s associate director of product management and development, will present at the Treasury Management Association of New York’s 2006 New York Cash Exchange Conference a session on the vagueness of The U.S. Department of Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control regulations.

Accuity’s Asset Verification System Praised by Congressman
On April 13, 2006, Rep. Mark Kirk, R-Ill., visited Accuity’s Skokie, Ill. corporate headquarters for an open discussion with employees regarding the company’s partnership with the Social Security Administration and a celebration of the project’s early successes.

Accuity Launches TGBR Version 6.1
Earlier this month, Accuity launched a new version of its industry-leading look-up tool, The Global Banking Resource (TGBR). The cornerstone of Accuity’s Payment Solutions, TGBR provides detailed and accurate information for financial institution locations throughout the world. The new version includes significant data and search enhancements.

Zengin Codes Added to Accuity’s Payment Routing Data
Within the last month, Accuity has made significant upgrades to its payment routing data, the most recent being the addition of Japanese Zengin codes.

Accuity Unveils Money Services Business Data File
SKOKIE, IL – March 15, 2006 – Accuity, a leading provider of financial industry data, software and services, today announced the launch of its Money Services Business data file as part of its Global WatchList solution within Accuity’s Compliance Suite.

Accuity Launches Comprehensive Compliance Suite
SKOKIE, IL – March 15, 2006 – Accuity, a leading provider of financial industry data, software and services announced today that it has re-structured its comprehensive and customizable collection of risk control solutions so that a full solution set is now available to fit the broad range of needs across industries.

Accuity’s IBAN Solutions Address New SEPA Regulation as International Bank Account Numbers (IBAN) Take the Banking Industry Forward Towards Consistent STP
LONDON, ENGLAND – 12 January 2006 – Mandated by the European Payments Council (EPC) in EC Regulation 2560/2001, and as part of Single Euro Payment Area (SEPA), valid International Bank Account Numbers (IBANs) and connected Bank Information Codes (BICs) are required for banks’ and their customers’ cross-border Euro currency transfers effective 1 January 2006. In addition, an even greater number of transactions will be impacted by the regulation’s formal repair charge mechanism for correcting and/or supplying valid details with the 1 January 2006 transaction threshold increase from Euro 12,500 to Euro 50,000.

Accuity Introduces Redesigned Website
Skokie, IL – October 31, 2005 – Accuity, a SourceMedia Company and leading provider of customer-focused, value-added data, software and services that enable organizations to maximize efficiency and facilitate compliance of their transactions, today announced the launch of its new Web site www.AccuitySolutions.com.

Electronic Payments Network Announces Industry’s First Centralized OFAC Screening Service for Cross-Border ACH
New York, Oct. 17, 2005 – The Electronic Payments Network (EPN), the ACH business of The Clearing House Payments Company L.L.C, today announced the industry’s first centralized OFAC screening solution for financial institutions originating and receiving cross-border ACH transactions.

Enhanced Version of Global Payment File - Plus by Accuity Launched
Skokie, IL - September 8, 2005 - Accuity, a SourceMedia Company and leading provider of data, software, and services that allow organizations, across multiple industries, to efficiently and soundly manage transactions, today introduced an immediate expansion of the company's most prominent international payment processing solution - Global Payment File - Plus by Accuity (GPF-Plus).

TFP Changes Name to Accuity
Skokie, IL - September 1, 2005 - TFP, formerly Thomson Financial Publishing, today announces its new name: Accuity. The new name completes the transition of Accuity and its parent company, SourceMedia, Inc. from The Thomson Corporation.

TFP LAUNCHES FACFILTER FOR CIF 3.0
Skokie, IL - May 31, 2005 - TFP, a leading provider of data and software solutions for financial and corporate institutions, recently released FACFilter for CIF 3.0 - an upgrade to its current product that focuses on stronger security measures, better program compatibility and enhanced information storage.

TFP TO DELIVER VITAL IBAN DATA MORE OFTEN
Skokie, IL - May 2, 2005 - TFP, a leading provider of data and software solutions for financial and corporate institutions, today announced the change in delivery frequency of the Thomson IBAN File to twice per month.

TFP ENHANCES GLOBAL PAYMENT FILE
Skokie, IL - April 4, 2005 - TFP, a division of SourceMedia and a leading provider of data and software solutions for financial and corporate institutions, today announced the availability of Standard Settlement Instructions (SSIs) within Global Payment File™-Plus.

TFP LAUNCHES POLITICALLY EXPOSED PERSON SCREENING
Skokie, IL - March 2, 2005 - TFP, a leading provider of data and software solutions for financial and corporate institutions, today announced the availability of automated filtering for Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs).

Thomson Media Changes Name to SourceMedia
NEW YORK, NY - February 28, 2005 - Thomson Media today announced that it has changed its name to SourceMedia, Inc. The new name completes the transition of Thomson Media from The Thomson Corporation, to its new owners, Investcorp, the global investment group. SourceMedia is reflective of the firm's role as the provider of essential business information to the financial services and related industries, via its publications, seminars, conferences, and software.

TFP ENHANCES THE GLOBAL BANKING RESOURCE™
Skokie, IL - February 9, 2005 - TFP, a leading provider of data and software solutions for financial and corporate institutions worldwide, today launched an updated version of The Global Banking Resource™, www.TGBR.com, adding new features on-line.

TFP ENHANCES WATCH LIST PRODUCT
TFP, a leading provider of data and software solutions for financial and corporate institutions worldwide, announced today the addition of six lists to it's Global WatchList product.

TFP ENHANCES ACCOUNT SCREENING SOLUTION
Skokie, IL - December 17, 2004 - TFP, a leading provider of data and software solutions for financial and corporate institutions, announced a launch of an updated version of their account interdiction screening solution, iCIF, this week.

TFP ENHANCES INTERNET INTERDICTION SOLUTION
Skokie, IL - December 6, 2004 - TFP, a leading provider of data and software solutions for financial and corporate institutions, today launched an updated version of one of their flagship interdiction solutions, iFACS, adding new functionality, enhanced usability and increased security.

TFP AND F1RSTMARK REINFORCE THEIR PARTNERSHIP
Skokie, IL - November 23, 2004 - TFP (formerly Thomson Financial Publishing), the leader in financial institution data for over 160 years, and F1RSTMARK, Inc., a top list and database management company, today announced a joint effort to reinforce their partnership by mutually expanding and promoting their business-to-business marketing solutions.

TFP EXPANDS MARKETING DATABASE
Skokie, IL - November 16, 2004 - TFP (formerly Thomson Financial Publishing), the leader in banking information for over 160 years, announced today the addition of financial institutions technology executives to its growing marketing database, Databank.

TFP TO PROVIDE "CHECK 21" CLEARING THROUGH ZIONS BANK'S ELECTRONIC CASH LETTER CLEARING PRODUCT
SALT LAKE CITY, UT; October 19, 2004 - In a joint statement, made today, TFP (formerly Thomson Financial Publishing), a division of Thomson Media and a leading provider of information and technology solutions to the worldwide financial community, and Zions First National Bank ("Zions Bank"), a subsidiary of Zions Bancorporation (NASDAQ: ZION), announced the completion of an agreement between the two companies to co-market to TFP bank customers Zions' Electronic Cash Letter Clearing products, which are powered by NetDeposit® software.

FUNDTECH SELECTS TFP'S ENRICHED OFAC DATA
Skokie, IL and Jersey City, NJ - May 10, 2004 - Fundtech, (NASDAQ: FNDT), a leading provider of payments, cash management and settlement software, today announced that it will offer its PAYplus funds transfer product line with OFAC entity data from TFP, a global provider of data and software solutions to financial and corporate institutions. TFP's enhanced data improves the accuracy and efficiency of matching systems used to screen payment transactions for possible OFAC violations. These enhancements will improve financial institutions' ability to meet increasingly stringent regulatory obligations of the US Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC).

TFP LAUNCHES GLOBAL PAYMENT ROUTING DATA SOLUTION FOR CORPORATIONS AND FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS
Skokie, IL - April 28, 2004 - TFP, a division of Thomson Media and a provider of data and software solutions for financial and corporate institutions, today announced the launch of Thomson Global Payment File™-Flat, a data file that facilitates payments processing for corporations doing business across borders and for small- to mid-sized financial institutions.

New Cypress Software Helps Lenders Comply with PATRIOT Act
North Richland Hills, TX - April 5, 2004 - Cypress Software Systems, LP has introduced a new module for its Mark IV loan application software that helps banks and financial institutions comply with Section 326 of the USA PATRIOT Act. Section 326 requires financial institutions to implement a Customer Identification Program (CIP) to help identify fraudulent names and identities.

TFP AND ACH COMMERCE EXPAND PARTNERSHIP TO STREAMLINE ACH PROCESSING FOR FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS
Skokie, IL and Ooltewah, TN - March 23, 2004 - TFP, a provider of data and software solutions for financial and corporate institutions and ACH Commerce, a leading developer of ACH Payment Solutions, today announced an expansion of their strategic partnership to help corporations and financial institutions streamline ACH processing and reduce costs.

TFP PARTNERS WITH DATA SUPPORT SYSTEMS TO STREAMLINE RETURNED CHECK HANDLING FOR FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS
Skokie, IL and Omaha, NE - March 22, 2004 - TFP, a provider of data and software solutions for financial and corporate institutions today announced a strategic partnership with Data Support Systems (DSS), a leading developer of image-based check processing solutions, that will reduce costs for large and mid-sized financial institutions by improving returned check item processing.

TFP TO MARKET WORLD COMPLIANCE'S DUE DILIGENCE DATABASE OUTSIDE THE U.S.
Skokie, IL (February 25, 2004) - TFP, a division of Thomson Media, has signed an agreement with Miami-based World Compliance, Inc. to market World Compliance's due diligence database to the financial services industry throughout Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia/Pacific.

TFP TO MARKET WORLD COMPLIANCE'S PEP LIST IN THE U. S.
Skokie, IL (February 4, 2004) - TFP, a division of Thomson Media, has signed an agreement with Miami-based World Compliance, Inc. to market their PEP (Politically Exposed Persons) List, one of the largest focused databases of Politically Exposed Persons available.

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