General Motors Investment Management Corporation Outsources Servicing of $20 Billion of Assets to SS&C

June 23, 2008

Successful Launch of Investment Servicing in Production

WINDSOR, Conn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–SS&C Technologies, Inc. (www.ssctech.com), a global provider of financial services software and outsourcing solutions, announced that General Motors Investment Management Corporation (GMIMCo) is live with the administration of middle and back office functions through SS&C Direct. GMIMCo is a wholly-owned subsidiary of General Motors Asset Management Corporation (GMAM), which manages more than $160 billion across a wide range of asset classes and investment objectives, including a selection of U.S. equity and fixed income separate accounts, real estate, absolute return strategies and private equity funds, and funds of funds.

SS&C Direct provides full end to end investment management process outsourcing of approximately $20 billion of GMIMCo investment portfolios including portfolio accounting, trade processing, custodian reconciliation, and reporting services. GMIMCo signed a multi-year agreement for SS&C to provide daily operational services to support the growth of GMIMCo’s diverse and complex investment strategies including equities, fixed income, derivatives and real estate. The outsourcing of the administrative investment activities fit GMIMCo’s strategy to focus on core activities including pension asset investment, alternative investments, liability duration management, and related client servicing while leveraging SS&C’s proprietary software, infrastructure and back office expertise. GMIMCo is serviced by SS&C’s outsourcing division, SS&C Direct, out of its Windsor, Connecticut headquarters which went live February 2008.

“We believe the middle and back office outsource services market was mature enough for us to take the step to streamline our operational paradigm. What impressed us most with SS&C was its long-term industry commitment as an outsourcing provider, its strategic commitment to technology solutions and the experience of its industry-focused service team,” said Michael Cloherty, Deputy Chief Operating Officer for GMIMCo. “We needed a partner that brings the same level of quality and expertise to the back office as we deliver to our clients.”

“More and more we are seeing the trend toward asset management firms wanting to focus on what they do best for clients while needing a sustainable solution that allows them to grow and launch new funds quickly into the market,” said Bill Stone, Chairman and CEO, SS&C. “Outsourcing back office functions removes distractions and enables money managers to focus on making investment decisions. We look forward to enhancing the strong relationship SS&C enjoys with GMAM and furthering their efforts to better serve their clients.”

SS&C Direct leverages SS&C’s full range of software solutions to support the entire investment process for public and private pension funds, endowments and foundations, asset managers, mutual funds, insurance and other financial institutions.

About SS&C Technologies

SS&C delivers investment and financial management software and related services focused exclusively on the financial services industry. By leveraging expertise in common investment business functions, SS&C cost effectively serves clients in the different industry segments, including: 1) insurance entities and pension funds, 2) institutional asset management, 3) hedge funds and family offices, 4) financial institutions, 5) municipal finance, 6) real estate property management, 7) commercial lending and 8) corporate treasury. Additional information is available at www.ssctech.com

About General Motors Asset Management

General Motors Asset Management Corporation (GMAM) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of General Motors Corporation (GM). GMAM’s subsidiaries manage approximately $160 billion in pension, 401(k) plan, insurance and other assets for certain pension trusts for the benefit of GM employee benefit plans and other non-affiliated clients. GMAM’s subsidiaries include General Motors Investment Management Corporation, an SEC-registered investment adviser; General Motors Trust Bank, N.A., anon-depository trust bank registered with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency; and General Motors Asset Management (U.K.) Limited and General Motors Investment Trustees Limited, each an FSA-registered investment adviser in the United Kingdom.
Contacts

SS&C Technologies, Inc.
Michele Rebiere, 212-319-9730
Vice President, Marketing & Public Relations
InvestorRelations@sscinc.com

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