Swiss Value Chain Partners

• SIS SegaInterSettle AG is exploring every conceivable way to offer its clients settlement solutions that are unequalled in terms of pricing and efficiency. Indeed, a highly diversified service offering and fair pricing are the hallmarks of this company which has bank status and holds a leading position in the international securities business both in terms of technology and settlement.
  SIS SegaInterSettle AG assumes two roles in one: on the one hand, SIS is the national Central Securities Depository (CSD) of the Swiss financial market. On the other hand, it is also an International Central Securities Depository (ICSD), providing complete services for the clearing, settlement and custody of national and international securities.
  SIS operates one of the worlds few online real-time settlement systems (SECOM) allowing market participants to settle their transactions via a single technical interface. As far as securities settlement and custody are concerned, SIS provides top-quality services: thanks to our highly developed settlement technology, we offer not only faster but also more economical services than our competitors.
• SIS x-clear AG became operational as the Swiss Central Counterparty (CCP) for SWX Europe trades in May 2003 and for SWX Swiss Exchange in September 2007. In addition, SIS x-clear AG assumes the role of a centre of competence in the field of risk management for the SIS Group. Licensed as a bank under Swiss law, SIS x-clear AG is subject to the supervision of the Swiss Federal Banking Commission (SFBC).
• S A G SIS Aktienregister AG specialises in the management of share registers for publicly owned companies. The company's asset is its vast know-how in incorporating existing share registers, building up new registers and administrating book-entry securities. S A G SIS Aktienregister AG also plans and organises general meetings for its clients, globally active companies of all sizes with registered shares. Likewise, a number of outsourcing services are offered.
• SIS Systems AG provides IT and logistics services for the SIS Group. It runs a data centre, provides engineering services, develops and maintains application software on different platforms for the Group and its clients. As an outstanding service provider with a worldwide network of partners, SIS Systems AG offers cutting-edge technology and services paired with maximum security standards. At SIS Systems AG, straight through processing has been a reality for years.

Internet: www.group.sisclear.com

• Swiss Interbank Clearing Ltd operates the SIC and euroSIC payment systems in Switzerland and abroad, offering fast and secure settlement of electronic Swiss-franc and euro payment transactions for financial institutions around the globe.

Internet: www.sic.ch

• Telekurs Financial Information Ltd is a leading provider in the area of gathering, refining and distributing international financial data for the fund industry, investment counselling, financial analysis and securities management. As the official numbering agency of Switzerland, Liechtenstein and Belgium, Telekurs Financial is responsible for assigning security numbers.

Internet: www.telekurs-financial.com