SEI Named to Global Outsourcing 100

IAOP Recognizes SEI for Third Year

OAKS, Pa., Feb. 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SEI (Nasdaq: SEIC) today announced that it has been named to the 2009 Global Outsourcing 100(TM) by the International Association of Outsourcing Professionals (IAOP). This is the third time SEI has been recognized by the IAOP for overall outsourcing excellence. SEI was also named to the Global Outsourcing 100(TM) in 2006 and 2007.

The 2009 Global Outsourcing 100 recognizes the world's best outsourcing service providers. These rankings are based on applications received and evaluated by an independent judge's panel. Companies are grouped by revenue size and growth rate, and must demonstrate excellence in categories such as customer experience, depth and breadth of competencies, and management capabilities. Because of the rigorous application and judging process employed, The Global Outsourcing 100 defines the standard for excellence in outsourcing service delivery.

"At a time when companies that outsource are scrutinizing their suppliers more closely than ever to ensure they are delivering the high quality, value-added results being sought by customers, The Global Outsourcing 100 has become an even more valuable reference tool for companies seeking to work with the best providers," said IAOP Chairman Michael Corbett. "The companies named on these lists and sub lists have demonstrated their expertise following a rigorous, independently judged process and represent the tops in the industry."

About IAOP

The International Association of Outsourcing Professionals(TM) (IAOP(TM)) is the global, standard-setting organization and advocate for the outsourcing profession. With 40,000 customer, advisor and provider members worldwide, IAOP helps companies increase their outsourcing success rate, improve their outsourcing ROI, and expand the opportunities for outsourcing across their businesses. To learn more, visit www.outsourcingprofessional.org.

About SEI

SEI (Nasdaq: SEIC) is a leading global provider of outsourced asset management, investment processing and investment operations solutions. The company's innovative solutions help corporations, financial institutions, financial advisors, and affluent families create and manage wealth. As of December 31, 2008, through its subsidiaries and partnerships in which the company has a significant interest, SEI administers $380 billion in mutual fund and pooled assets and manages $134 billion in assets. SEI serves clients, conducts or is registered to conduct business and/or operations, from more than 20 offices in over a dozen countries. For more information, visit www.seic.com.

    Company Contact:
    Dana Grosser
    SEI
    610-676-2459
    dgrosser@seic.com

    Media Contact:
    John Miller
    Braithwaite Communications
    215-564-3200 x. 114
    jmiller@gobraithwaite.com

SOURCE SEI

Released February 25, 2009