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Northern Trust brings the PGA Tournament to Canary Wharf

London – 7 February 2008, Northern Trust will be holding a "nearest the pin" competition with golf simulators, in Canary Wharf, during February, to coincide with the first year of its five year title sponsorship of one of the PGA Tour’s premier tournaments – the Open at the Riviera Country Club in Los Angeles.

Northern Trust's sponsored golf simulators, located in Canary Wharf's Jubilee Place and Canada Place shopping centres, will replicate one of the holes on the Riviera Country Club course. Participants practising their swing at either of the simulators stand the chance to win a variety of prizes including a year's free membership and golf lessons at the soon to be opened Reebok Sports Club's "Swing Factory", in Canary Wharf, a customised set of golf clubs, and golf goody bags.

Northern Trust announced its sponsorship of the PGA tournament in October 2007. The tournament, known as the Northern Trust Open, runs from 11-17 February at the Riviera Country Club in Los Angeles, California, and will have a record purse of US$6.2 million, with winner earnings over US$1 million. In addition, the tournament will provide nearly US$3 million in philanthropic support during 2008 for educational and human services initiatives.

Says Teresa Parker, Chief Operating Officer for Northern Trust in Europe Middle East and Africa (EMEA): "Northern Trust has a strong heritage of supporting the communities in which we live and work. Through our involvement in this prestigious event, we are supporting an event which will provide funds to charities in Los Angeles on what will be our 20th anniversary of doing business in California. Our simulated golfing event in London is a great way for people on a global level to feel part of the tournament and we encourage everyone to come along and participate – whatever your golfing capabilities."

The schedule of play for the golf simulators in Jubilee Place and Canada Place shopping centres, Canary Wharf is as follows:
Wednesday 13 February: 8am – 7pm
Thursday 14 February: 8am – 7pm
Friday 15 February: 8am – 5pm

For further information on the Northern Trust Open visit http://www.northerntrustopen.com.

About Northern Trust
Northern Trust Corporation (Nasdaq: NTRS) is a leading provider of investment management, asset and fund administration, fiduciary and banking solutions for corporations, institutions and affluent individuals worldwide. Northern Trust, a multibank holding company based in Chicago, has a growing network of 85 offices in 18 U.S. states and has international offices in 13 locations in North America, Europe and the Asia-Pacific region. As of December 31, 2007, Northern Trust had assets under custody of US$4.1 trillion, and assets under investment management of US$757.2 billion. Northern Trust, founded in 1889, has earned distinction as an industry leader in combining high-touch service and expertise with innovative products and technology. For more information, visit http://www.northerntrustopen.com.

Where Northern Trust's UK entities undertake regulated business then they are authorised and regulated in the United Kingdom by the Financial Services Authority.

About the PGA TOUR
The PGA TOUR is a tax-exempt membership organization of professional golfers. Its primary purpose is to provide competitive earnings opportunities for past, current and future members of the PGA TOUR, Champions Tour and Nationwide Tour; to protect the integrity of the game; and to help grow the reach of the game in the U.S. and around the world.

In 2007, the three Tours are competing in approximately 110 events for approximately $340 million in prize money. Tournaments are being held in six countries outside the U.S. and in 36 states.

In addition to providing competitive opportunities for its membership, TOUR events also generate significant funds for local charities. In fact, the three Tours have surpassed the $1 billion mark in overall charitable contributions. The PGA TOUR's web site address is www.pgatour.com and the company is headquartered in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL.