Realpoint's Registration as NRSRO Approved

The SEC issued orders today granting the registration of Realpoint LLC as a nationally recognized statistical rating organization under the Credit Rating Agency Reform Act of 2006 and simultaneously granting a temporary exemption of Realpoint LLC from the Conflict of Interest Prohibition in Rule 17a-5(c)(1) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Publication is expected in the Federal Register during the week of June 23.