International Partners

Euroclear Bank

Euroclear is the world's premier settlement system for domestic and international securities transactions, covering bonds, equities and investment funds. Market-owned and market-governed, Euroclear provides securities services to major financial institutions located in more than 80 countries. In addition to its role as the leading International Central Securities Depositary (ICSD), Euroclear also acts as the Central Securities Depository (CSD) for Dutch, French, Irish and UK securities, a role that will soon be extended to include Belgian securities.

Internet: http://www.euroclear.com

Clearstream Luxembourg

As an integral part of the Deutsche Börse Group, Clearstream offers settlement and custody services to more than 2,500 customers world-wide, covering over 150,000 domestic and internationally traded bonds and equities. Clearstream's core business ensures that cash and securities are promptly and effectively delivered between parties, and that customers are always notified of the rights and obligations attached to the securities they keep under our custody.

Internet: http://www.clearstream.com