MELBOURNE (Standard&Poor's) Nov. 3, 2008--Standard&Poor's Ratings Services today affirmed the 'ABOVE AVERAGE' commercial loan servicer ranking assigned to AMAL Asset Management Ltd. (AMAL). The outlook is 'Stable' and AMAL remains on Standard&Poor's global select servicer list. Established in 1994, AMAL Asset Management is a specialist third-party loan servicer offering its clients a full suite of loan administration services. AMAL was assigned an 'ABOVE AVERAGE' commercial loan servicer ranking in March 2005. The ranking affirmation is based on AMAL's good servicing ability, efficiency, and competence as a third-party commercial loan servicer. This is supported by clearly defined company strategies, business goals, and operational objectives. Capitalizing on an experienced management team and leveraging from existing servicing
