JERSEY CITY, N.J., Jan. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Oppenheimer & Co. Inc.'s Equity Capital Markets group is relying on SunGard's Brass Liquidity Services* algorithms to help it better serve clients, reduce trading costs, and improve productivity and overall performance. The Brass Liquidity Services algorithm strategy suite provides Oppenheimer traders with comprehensive historical statistics and real-time monitoring of market conditions to help them make more informed decisions and capitalize on available liquidity. Brass Liquidity Services Algorithms can also facilitate enhanced risk-adjusted performance by making trade-offs between risks and expected returns. Oppenheimer is already leveraging a varied suite of SunGard trading solutions, including the Brass order management system for listed trading in its U.S. equity capital markets desk; the SunGard TotalAccess execution management solution for direct market access in its proprietary trading business; and the Brass Liquidity Services Dark Pool Aggregator for a single point of access to reach strategically targeted dark venues. This integrated Brass suite of trading solutions and services across the trade lifecycle helps firms like Oppenheimer to improve execution quality and minimize information leakage. Peter Giordano, executive director, Institutional Equities for Oppenheimer, said, "We decided to use SunGard's algorithms for several reasons. We appreciate SunGard's depth of experience, and its eagerness and timeliness in customizing the Brass algorithms to our specifications demonstrates how well it understands our business. Rounding out our use of SunGard trading solutions with the addition of Brass algorithms helps us to get the most out of our IT investment through streamlined integration, full transaction lifecycle management and ongoing cost efficiencies." Raj Mahajan, president of SunGard's trading business, said, "Our customers can continue to rely on us to innovate in tough market conditions to help them enhance their ability to access liquidity for best execution. SunGard's integrated trading platform and services help our customers increase revenues, improve processing efficiencies and manage risks. Additionally, our neutrality gives our customers confidence that their positions and strategies are protected." About Oppenheimer Oppenheimer Holdings Inc. (OPY on the NYSE), through its principal subsidiaries, Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. (a U.S. broker-dealer) and Oppenheimer Asset Management Inc., offers a full range of services from 86 offices in 21 states in the U.S.A., as well as offices in London, Tel Aviv and, through local broker-dealers, in Latin America. Oppenheimer offers trust and estate services through Oppenheimer Trust Company. Evanston Financial Corporation is engaged in mortgage brokerage and servicing. In addition, through its subsidiary, Freedom Investments, Inc. and the BUYandHOLD division of Freedom, Oppenheimer offers online discount brokerage and dollar-based investing services. About SunGard's Brass An integrated trade and order management solution suite supporting Nasdaq, listed, listed market making and sales trading, Brass serves market makers, institutional brokers and traders working in a variety of roles. The suite includes a trade order management system; a set of direct market access tools as well as solutions for automated indications of interest and advertised trades; trade matching; and compliance analysis and reporting. Brass facilitates trade execution through connectivity with the buy-side community via SunGard Transaction Network, through links with major back-office clearing firms, and through direct access to all major domestic exchanges and trading destinations. About SunGard With annual revenue of $5 billion, SunGard is a global leader in software and processing solutions for financial services, higher education and the public sector. SunGard also helps information-dependent enterprises of all types ensure the continuity of their businesses. SunGard serves more than 25,000 customers in more than 50 countries, including the world's 25 largest financial services companies. Visit SunGard at http://www.sungard.com/. Trademark Information: SunGard, the SunGard logo, Brass, and Total Access are trademarks or registered trademarks of SunGard Data Systems Inc. or its subsidiaries in the U.S. and other countries. All other trade names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. *Brokerage products and services offered by Brass Liquidity Services and SunGard TotalAccess are provided by Assent LLC, member FINRA/SIPC. For more information please contact: Adriana Senior SunGard Tel: 718 578 1130 DATASOURCE: SunGard CONTACT: Adriana Senior, SunGard, +1-718-578-1130, Web Site: http://www.sungard.com/

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