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Exchange Data International strengthens its coverage of Emerging and Frontier Markets.

London, Septembre 17th 2010, Ten years ago investing in Emerging Markets was considered very risky but today it is seen as critical to obtaining positive investment returns. Compared to other investments, emerging markets equities have the potential to provide more attractive returns and a better risk/reward ratio. Investing into this sector can help diversify risk and strengthen your overall portfolio return.

However, emerging market securities still represent a certain risk – lack of transparency, lack of liquidity and social & political issues – so tracking corporate actions is crucial when investing into this sector.

EDI Open New York Office Reflecting Business Expansion and Appoint Michael Hyland

EDI expands its global presence by opening a new branch in New York.

New York, June 21st, 2010 Exchange Data International Limited (EDI) the specialist provider of global Reference and Corporate Actions Data have opened a new office in New York to service its existing and growing North American Clients. EDI at the same time have appointed Michael Hyland, an industry veteran, to advice on strategic matters especially with regard to Fixed Income initiatives.

Previous to his appointment at EDI, Michael has served as Managing Director of Securities Operations & Fixed Income Markets at NYSE Euronext where he was critical in the re-launching of the NYSE Bond Business. Michael is a very accomplished executive with over 20 years experience in B2B financial services, back office operations and client relationship management. His appointment further strengthens EDI growth in North America.

Gmarkets to distribute EDI's data through Gmarkets Pilot Financial Workstation

Gmarkets launches New fixed income and capital markets data service in the United States.

Toronto, June 2nd, 2010, Gmarkets Inc. today announced that they have been licensed as an authorized Exchange Data International (EDI) Dealer and will be providing access to EDI's Worldwide Fixed Income data via Gmarkets Pilot Financial Workstation.

By enabling access to EDI's Worldwide Fixed Income data, Gmarkets is adding access to in-depth coverage of the global fixed income markets. Gmarkets provides an open-source platform, Gmarkets Pilot Desktop and Gmarkets Feed for intuitive, cost-effective access to real-time foreign exchange, bond, money markets and derivative data.

Thomson Reuters to Offer Securities Class Action Claims Filing in collaboration with GCF

Thomson Reuters is intended release of securities class action claims filing capabilities as part of its enterprise-wide investment accounting system. The solution will be offered in partnership with Global Claims Filing Limited (GCF)

New York, February 11th, 2010, Thomson Reuters today announced that it will offer securities class action claims filing capabilities as part of its enterprise-wide investment accounting system. The solution will be delivered in collaboration with Global Claims Filing Limited (GCF), a leading provider of securities class action data, research and claims filing services.

Thomson Reuters PORTIA provides comprehensive investment accounting management capabilities for asset managers worldwide that will now offer an inclusive, automated claims filing solution through GCF.

EDI tracked over 5 Million Corporate Actions in 2009

In 2009, Exchange Data International (EDI) has celebrated its 15th year of providing data, doubled its effort in providing coverage on Emerging and Frontier Markets and provided 5 Million Corporate Actions.

London, February 11th, 2010, Exchange Data International (EDI), a well-known provider of Corporate Actions & Reference data, announced today that its corporate actions data team had created over 5 Million corporate actions records in 2009 which is an astonishing volume of 20,800 records a day.

EDI has been providing global corporate actions on equities through its Worldwide Corporate Actions for the past 7 years. Since 2009 EDI has also provided comprehensive information on corporate actions affecting debt securities around the globe via its Worldwide Fixed Income services.

UK companies slashed dividends by £10bn in 2009

The latest report from Capita Registrars reveals that £57 billion was paid out by companies - 15% less than in 2008.

London, February 8th, 2010, According to the latest Capita Registrars Dividend Monitor which analyses thousands of dividends, using data provided by financial information specialists Exchange Data International, UK's largest companies cut their dividend by 15%, paying out just £57 billion last year, a massive £10bn less than in 2008.

The banking sector was especially affected with banks slashing their dividends by half. The state-owned banks paid nothing, while HSBC only cut modestly and Standard Chartered actually increased its distributions to shareholders.