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SFS Sees Solid Growth in 2007
Zurich, Switzerland – November 1, 2007

SFS Joins Sponsorship of Asian Hedge Fund Awards Program Zurich, Switzerland – May 25, 2007

SFS Launches New Brand Identity, Corporate Logo
Zurich, Switzerland – January 24, 2007

SFS Opens Office in Singapore–Move Establishes a Foothold in Asia for Fund Administration Specialist
Singapore – August 2006


For Immediate Release
Swiss Financial Services Sees Solid Growth in 2007
–Assets Under Administration Top $42 Billion at Boutique Firm–

Zurich, Switzerland – November 1, 2007 – Swiss Financial Services, based in Zurich, Switzerland, reported today that assets under administration have topped $42 billion.

During the year, the company expanded operations in several key locations and opened a new office in Singapore, adding to its global capabilities. Swiss Financial Services provides administration and accounting services for the investment community.  With the addition of the Singapore office, the company has a total of five staffed offices worldwide.

SFS is a boutique firm by design, managing its own growth to ensure that each client receives customized service.  With low employee turnover and an impressive staff-to-client ratio, the company prides itself on understanding each client’s unique needs and developing personal, partner-oriented relationships with the ability to build these relationships long-term.

“Our Singapore office, which we opened in January, has been a solid success,” said Joseph A. Barone, chief executive officer of Swiss Financial Services. “We’ve seen growth throughout the year in Asia as well as in Europe,” he said.  “There’s a strong demand for independent, credible administration services around the globe, and we are well positioned to service clients looking for high-touch administration services,” he said. SFS was founded in 1984 and is employee-owned.  In addition to Zurich, Switzerland, SFS has staffed offices in Naperville, IL, USA;  Nassau, the Bahamas; Waterford, Ireland; and Singapore.

For more information, contact: 
Adrian Maher at amaher@swiss-financial.ie

About Swiss Financial Services

Swiss Financial Services is a fund administration specialist, serving the administration and accounting needs of U.S. and offshore investment funds. Clients include asset managers, hedge fund managers, commodity trading advisors, commodity pool operators, investment advisors as well as banks, brokerage firms and other financial institutions. The employee-owned company, founded in 1984, has offices in Zurich, Switzerland; Naperville, Illinois; Nassau, Bahamas; Waterford, Ireland; and Singapore. Additional information is available at www.swissfinancial.com.

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SFS Joins Sponsorship of Asian Hedge Fund Awards Program

Zurich, Switzerland – May 25, 2007
Swiss Financial Services, based in Zurich, Switzerland, announced today that it had participated in the sponsorship of The 2007 Asian Masters of Hedge Awards organized by Eurekahedge, an independent data provider and research company.

SFS joined the event sponsorship as part of its ongoing commitment to support excellence in the industry and following the establishment of the company’s new office in Singapore.  Swiss Financial Services opened an office in Singapore in January to serve the growing number of clients in Asia. The new office is located in an area known as “China Square Central.”

The award winners were recognized at the Asian Masters of Hedge Awards Ceremony and dinner held on May 25, 2007 at The Ritz Carlton Hotel in Singapore.  Hedge fund managers, service providers and investors attended the event.           

Nineteen awards were presented.  Swiss Financial Services sponsored the Best Asian Fund of Funds award, which was given to Swiss-Asia Genghis Hedge Fund.  In addition to honoring industry members, the event raised US$30,000 for charity.

“We want to congratulate all the winners of these awards,” said Joseph A. Barone, chief executive officer of Swiss Financial Services.  “Our office was proud to be part of this event because it’s important to take time to reflect upon and reward companies that consistently do great work in our industry,” he said.

For more information, contact: 
Christine Lau at clau@swiss-financial.sg

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For Immediate Release
Swiss Financial Services Launches New Brand Identity, Corporate Logo
“Beyond Numbers” Tagline Highlights Comprehensive Approach to Customer Service

Zurich, Switzerland – January 24, 2007 – Swiss Financial Services, based in Zurich, Switzerland, announced today that it has launched a new brand identity, corporate logo and tagline as part of an overall marketing campaign to update and raise the company’s profile.  The new logo and tagline, “Beyond Numbers,” will be visible on all communications and marketing materials, including new print advertising.

The new logo, a stylized bar-and-cross symbol combined with a logotype of the company name, was chosen because of its fresh modern look incorporating a rendition of the Swiss flag, representing the company’s reliable and “tried and true” accounting methods.

 “We are pleased to introduce our new logo and tagline as part of our re-branding campaign,” said Joseph A. Barone, chief executive officer of Swiss Financial Services.  “Our tagline “Beyond Numbers” emphasizes how the company’s services go well beyond spreadsheets and reports to offer each client an enduring, value-added partnership,” he said.  “It truly speaks to our ability to go beyond the call of duty to address each client’s needs by offering highly customized services.”

For more information, contact:

Adrian Maher
Swiss Financial Services (Ireland) Ltd.
Telephone:  +353 51 351 180

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For Immediate Release
Swiss Financial Services Opens Office in Singapore
Move Establishes a Foothold in Asia for Fund Administration Specialist

Singapore – August 24, 2006 – Swiss Financial Services, based in Zurich, Switzerland, announced today that it has opened an office in Singapore, adding to its global capabilities. Swiss Financial Services provides administration and accounting services for the investment community. With the addition of the Singapore office, the company has a total of five offices worldwide and is represented in Europe, the United States, the Caribbean and now Asia.

The new office is located in an area known as “China Square Central.” The company’s other offices are located in Zurich, Switzerland; Naperville, Illinois; Nassau, Bahamas; and Waterford, Ireland.

“We opened an office in Singapore to be represented in the financial center of Southeastern Asia, where there is a growing hedge fund community and where many prospective clients are located,” said Joseph A. Barone, chief executive officer of Swiss Financial Services. “We look forward to serving our clients through an active office in that time zone,” he said.

“Our company is well known for its impeccable customized service and products, along with a strong commitment to our customers,” said Christine Lau, managing director of Swiss Financial Services in Singapore. “We are eager to showcase our talented team in this key global financial center,” she said.

For more information, contact:

Christine Lau
Swiss Financial Services (Singapore) Pte Ltd.
Telephone: +65 6513-3250