BROOKFIELD, Wis., Jun 03, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Fiserv, Inc. (NASDAQ: FISV), the leading global provider of financial services technology solutions, today announced that it was ranked first in the Financial Crime Risk Management Systems 2009 report by Chartis, an independent analyst firm that assesses the systems, products, vendors, applications and trends in the risk technology marketplace. The report evaluates software vendors in regard to "completeness of offering" and "market share potential."

According to Chartis, "completeness of offering" is measured by "the breadth of capabilities offered by the solution" and "market share potential" on "factors such as the size and maturity of the company," including its install base.

"Fiserv's Financial Crime Suite provides a comprehensive portfolio of anti-fraud, trade surveillance and anti-money laundering solutions that can be leveraged together for improved detection capabilities, fewer false positives, reduced revenue losses and streamlined workflow," said Peyman Mestchian, Head of Advisory Board at ChartisResearch. "With the current financial crisis and high profile failures, leading technology vendors need to provide an integrated enterprise risk management offering which can analyze and report on the gaps and overlaps between credit risk, operational risk and financial crime."

According to Chartis, the common factor among established leaders such as Fiserv is that "forward looking vendors have seized the opportunity to identify the common functional components (e.g., case management, risk analytics, reporting) and established clear strategies for a component-based solution." Chartis states that risk management technology leaders like Fiserv "will play a crucial role in the financial crime management markets development." Chartis adds "in doing so, they will shape both the definition and methodologies of financial crime risk management and in the structure of the industry as a whole."

Fiserv was also recognized by Chartis in October of 2008 when they ranked seventh among top global risk technology companies in the Chartis RiskTech 100 report. Recognized globally as the most comprehensive and prestigious study of the top risk technology firms, Chartis Research in partnership with Risk Technology International (Risk Tech) Ltd. selected and ranked the top risk technology firms. Companies were evaluated on the basis of a comprehensive review of the marketplace and a detailed assessment methodology covering functionality, core technology, organizational strength, customer satisfaction and market presence.

About Chartis Research

Chartis Research is the leading provider of research and analysis on the global market for risk technology. Our goal is to support enterprises as they drive business performance through better risk management, corporate governance and compliance. We help clients make informed technology and business decisions by providing in-depth analysis and actionable advice on virtually all aspects of risk technology. www.chartis-research.com

About Fiserv

Fiserv, Inc. (NASDAQ: FISV) is the leading global provider of information management and electronic commerce systems for the financial services industry, driving innovation that transforms experiences for financial institutions and their customers. Ranked No. 1 on the FinTech 100 survey of top technology partners to the financial services industry, Fiserv celebrates its 25^th year in 2009. For more information, visit www.fiserv.com.

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SOURCE: Fiserv, Inc.

Media Relations:
Julie Nixon
Public Relations Manager
Financial Institution Services Group
Fiserv, Inc.
678-375-3744
julie.nixon@fiserv.com
or
Additional Fiserv Contact:
Lori Stafford-Thomas
Assistant Vice President
Corporate Communications
Fiserv, Inc.
262-879-5130
lori.stafford@fiserv.com

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