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5 Sep 2006 07:04

Billing Services Group Limited05 September 2006 BSG Adds Senior Executives to its Hong Kong Office Experienced industry hires, John Rocca and Candic Law, to lead aggressive growth in Asia Pacific region HONG KONG - September 5, 2006 - BSG Clearing Solutions, a subsidiary of BillingServices Group Limited (AIM: BILL), the telecom industry's clearing andsettlement provider, today announced two key appointments to strengthen itssales organization in the Asia Pacific region. Appointments include: • John Rocca, General Manager, Asia Pacific • Candic Law, Regional Sales Manager, Asia Pacific "The Asia Pacific market offers a tremendous opportunity for growth, said AtulDevani, CEO of BSG's wireless services. "Both Law and Rocca bring expertknowledge of the region to BSG and we are confident their presence willpositively impact the company's global reach." John Rocca joins as General Manager, Asia Pacific and will be responsible forall operational activities in the BSG Hong Kong office. Prior to joining BSG,Rocca worked at Intec Telecom Systems (Intec Billing), where he served asManaging Director for the Asia Pacific region. Before Intec, Rocca worked withLogicaCMG in the Communications Division and the International Business Unit,where he focused on global sales and delivery of telecommunications solutions. Candic Law joins as Regional Sales Manager, Asia Pacific and will be responsiblefor expanding the company's business in the Asia Pacific region. Prior toworking with BSG, Law worked with Hutchison Telecommunications Ltd., where sheled a team that managed roaming partners worldwide including Asia Pacificoperators China Mobile, China Unicom, Chunghwa, FarEastone, Singtel, Starhub,Celcom, SK Telecom, T-Mobile and DoCoMo. About BSG Clearing Solutions (www.bsgclearing.com)BSG Clearing Solutions is a leading global provider of clearing and settlement,payment services, and financial risk management solutions for communicationsservice providers. The company processes over 20 billion transactions annuallyfor 750 of the world's largest communications companies throughout NorthAmerica, Europe and Asia. With a ubiquitous, scalable platform and an extensiveportfolio of clearinghouse services for fixed-line, wireless, Wi-Fi, andbroadband networks, BSG monetizes network transactions by facilitating thefinancial exchange of its customers' services. BSG meets the needs of today'scomplex network interconnections and anticipates the requirements of convergingtechnologies, allowing for rapid and reliable deployment. BSG Clearing Solutionsis an operating subsidiary of Billing Services Group Limited, which is publiclytraded on the London Stock Exchange (AIM) under the ticker symbol BILL. For moreinformation, visit www.bsgclearing.com. All company or product names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks. EndsContacts:Julian Walker - Investor relationsGainsborough Communications Consultancy+44 (0)20 7190 1705jw@gainsboroughcomms.com Erin Brennan GilmoreBlanc & Otus Public Relations - US media relations+1 512 372 6653ebgilmore@blancandotus.com Helen Bicknell - EMEA MarketingBSG Clearing Solutions+44 (0)20 7608 8000Helen.bicknell@bsgclearing.com This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange