SEI Named to Global Outsourcing 100

International Association of Outsourcing Professionals Recognizes Top Outsourcing Firms

OAKS, Pa., March 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SEI (Nasdaq: SEIC), a leading global provider of outsourced asset management, investment processing and investment operations solutions, has been named to the Global Outsourcing 100 by the International Association of Outsourcing Professionals (IAOP). The global list is the second annual industry-wide benchmark for overall outsourcing excellence. SEI has been on the list both times.

The Global Outsourcing 100, produced annually by the International Association of Outsourcing Professionals (IAOP), is devoted to featuring the best of today's leading outsourcing service providers and tomorrow's rising stars.

Companies are evaluated 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. The Global Outsourcing 100 recognizes the world's best outsourcing service providers and is based on applications received and evaluated by an independent judge's panel.

"The companies on this year's Global Outsourcing 100 list represent the elite of our field. They hail from every corner of the globe. They provide an extensive array of cutting-edge services. And, through the program's application and review process they have proven themselves to be the best at what they do," says Michael F. Corbett, Chairman, IAOP.

About IAOP

The International Association of Outsourcing Professionals (IAOP), with 40,000 corporate, professional, and associate members worldwide, is leading the effort to transform the world of business through outsourcing. Its client- side members are, on average, responsible for $60 million per year of outsourcing spending with some overseeing outsourcing programs in the billions of dollars.

Through professional and ethical standards, the Certified Outsourcing Professional (COP) Program, educational programs including The Outsourcing World Summit(R), and recognitions such as The Outsourcing Hall of Fame and The Global Outsourcing 100, IAOP is advancing one of the 21st century's most important new management fields -- outsourcing. 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 the period ending December 31, 2006, through its subsidiaries and partnerships in which the company has a significant interest, SEI administers $366.6 billion in mutual fund and pooled assets and manages $181.5 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.

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Released March 6, 2007