BHP Billiton's global users are now processing international treasury payments on Broadridge's SWIFT Service Bureau. Broadridge is facilitating BHP Billiton's treasury management group to effectively and efficiently communicate with their partner banks using its SWIFT infrastructure and the SWIFT network. BHP Billiton comes onboard as Broadridge extends its SWIFT helpdesk to 24x7, in response to the global demands of its clients.

Broadridge's SWIFT Service Bureau provides fast-track access to the SWIFT network for the full range of SWIFT messages including securities, treasury, derivatives, payments and cash management, all in a secure data centre environment. It includes a comprehensive range of market service connectivity including SEPA, Euroclear and Target2, and is now available on a 24/7 basis in line with global demand and reach.

Tom Carey, President, Securities Processing Solutions, International, Broadridge, said, "We are delighted to welcome BHP Billiton as our latest SWIFT corporate client. We continue to prove the excellent value of our SWIFT service to corporates on an international basis, through our commitment to deliver exceptional levels of service, and our ability to deliver fast track, cost efficient international access to the SWIFT network using our technology and infrastructure."