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LONDON--([ BUSINESS WIRE ])--Northern Trust (Nasdaq: NTRS) has been named Best Outsourcing Services Company at The Compliance Register Platinum Awards 2011 held in London on 17^th November. The awards, now in their eighth year, provide recognition for aexemplary service to compliance and regulationa as well as raising funds for selected charities.

"Fund managers are under pressure to be more efficient and streamline the back office, as well as adapt to new regulations and the tightening of governance"

Candidates are nominated by independent third parties such as clients, members of the public and industry professionals. These nominees are then voted on by two independent panels made up of distinguished industry practitioners, with strict rules of impartiality.

aWe are delighted to be named Best Outsourcing Services Company,a said Toby Glaysher, head of Global Fund Services (GFS) for Europe, Middle East and Africa at Northern Trust. aNorthern Trust has a fully tailored, automated, component outsourcing service for trade matching and we continue to see a steady demand for our investment operations outsourcing services.a

The Compliance Register is an international organisation for compliance professionals and senior executives within the financial services industry. The organisation aims to ensure industry excellence through promoting quality standards, best practice and efficiency across financial services, and offers a large support network to its members.

aWe are pleased to recognise Northern Trust as a market leading outsourcing provider,a said Ben Goh, chairman at Compliance Register. aTheir award came following a strong client nomination which highlighted Northern Trustas excellent level of service as well as their ability to respond effectively to the latest industry developments.a

aFund managers are under pressure to be more efficient and streamline the back office, as well as adapt to new regulations and the tightening of governance,a said Clive Bellows, Country Head a" Ireland, at Northern Trust. aAn increase in the use of alternative asset classes and more complex instruments also supports investment mangersa demand for a provider who can do everything to support their investment decisions, enabling them to focus their resources on core activity.a

About Northern Trust

Northern Trust Corporation (Nasdaq: NTRS) is a leading provider of investment management, asset and fund administration, banking solutions and fiduciary services for corporations, institutions and affluent individuals worldwide. Northern Trust, a financial holding company based in Chicago, has offices in 18 U.S. states and 16 international locations in North America, Europe, the Middle East and the Asia-Pacific region. As of September 30, 2011, Northern Trust had assets under custody of US$4.1 trillion, and assets under investment management of US$644.2 billion. For more than 120 years, Northern Trust has earned distinction as an industry leader in combining exceptional service and expertise with innovative products and technology. For more information, visit [ www.northerntrust.com ].

Northern Trust Corporation, Head Office: 50 South La Salle Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603 U.S.A., incorporated with limited liability in the U.S.

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