AFP Annual Conference Highlights Innovations and New Services for Treasury and Finance Professionals

275 Companies Showcase the Latest Products and Services in the AFP Exhibit Hall at the AFP 25th Annual Conference

November 7, 2004 – BETHESDA, MD – The AFP Exhibit Hall, a feature of the Association for Financial Professionals 25th Annual Conference, highlights hundreds of cutting-edge service providers showcasing the latest innovations that are truly changing the treasury function. The more than 5,000 treasury and finance professionals attending the AFP 25th Annual Conference taking place this week in San Diego, California are gaining a first look at the latest innovations, products and services for their profession.

"The increasing strategic role of the treasury function, and the rapid innovation in financial systems and technology, are making this one of the most exciting times for our profession," said Jim Kaitz, President and CEO of the AFP. "As the professional organization for treasury and finance, we are proud to host the premier event that brings together industry leaders from around the world to discuss the key issues shaping the future. Increasingly finance and treasury professionals are being called on to make critical decisions within their organizations. The Exhibit Hall highlights new products and services that will impact the future of the treasury function."

The AFP Exhibit Hall is hosting 275 companies, each showcasing their latest products and services. Among the companies participating are leaders in banking, technology, and consulting services. Among the new products and services being previewed or unveiled are:

• New software products that bridge secure, automated data exchange between businesses and banks from AP Technology;

• An integrated web-based solution for information reporting and transaction initiation that includes wire and stop payment initiation, real-time transfers, imaging, an ACH module and alerts from Citizens Bank;

• Systems that allow corporate back offices to electronically decision checks received for clearing from Commerce Bank;

• Global cash management capabilities to automatically move surplus end-of-day funds on a same-day basis from Deutsche Bank;

• Technology to simplify and improve the reporting and management of returned checks from National City;

• New cash management opportunities for treasury professionals in a completely electronic procure-to-pay environment from Power Track, U.S. Bank;

• Enhanced automated reconciliation system that adds features to facilitate audits and increased customer compliance with regulatory requirements such as the Sarbanes-Oxley Act from Trintech;

• A new suite of online treasury management services through a single point of access from U.S. Bank; and

• New capabilities that enhance the integrated electronic payment processing platform from US Dataworks.

Other major exhibitors at the AFP 25th Annual Conference include: the Bank of New York; Bear Stearns; Federated Investing; Morgan Stanley; Oracle; Reval; Standard &Poor’s; Thomson/Selkirk; Travelex; and VisaUSA. The AFP Exhibit Hall is open to all registered attendees at the AFP Annual Conference. Breaking Exhibitor News from the AFP Exhibit Hall will be featured on a special web page that can be found at http://www.prnewswire.com/micro/afpconf.

The Association for Financial Professionals, headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, supports more than 14,000 individual members from a wide range of industries throughout all stages of their careers in various aspects of treasury and financial management. AFP is the preferred resource for financial professionals for continuing education, financial tools and publications, career development, certifications, research, representation to legislators and regulators, and the development of industry standards. Sponsored by the Association for Financial Professionals, The CTP (Certified Treasury Professional) designation is the globally recognized industry standard for treasury and a requirement for a changing profession. More than 16,000 professionals have earned AFP's certification since 1986. For more information about AFP visit www.AFPonline.org.