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Penson Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ: PNSN) will host a conference call on Friday, February 6, 2009, at 10:00 AM Eastern Time (9:00 AM Central Time) with Philip A. Pendergraft, Chief Executive Officer, and Kevin W. McAleer, Chief Financial Officer. The call will be held to discuss the earnings release for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2008 that will

be issued after the close of market on Thursday, February 5, 2009. The call will be accessible live via a webcast on the Investor Relations section of www.penson.com. A webcast replay will be available shortly thereafter.


About Penson Worldwide: www.penson.com


The Penson Worldwide group of companies provides execution, clearing, custody, settlement and technology infrastructure products and services to financial services firms and others servicing the global financial services industry. The Penson Worldwide group of companies includes Penson Financial Services, Inc., Penson Financial Services Canada Inc., Penson Financial Services Ltd., Nexa Technologies, Inc., Penson GHCO, and Penson Asia Limited, among other companies. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Penson has served the clearing needs of the global financial services industry since 1995. Penson Worldwide - Building the Best Clearing and Execution Services Firm in the World.


Penson Financial Services, Inc. is a member of the New York Stock Exchange, NYSE Alternext, Chicago Stock Exchange, FINRA, the Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE), OneChicago, the International Securities Exchange (ISE), the NYSE Arca Exchange, the Options Clearing Corp (OCC), the MSRB, NSCC, ICMA, DTC, Euroclear, SIPC and is a participant of the Boston Options Exchange (BOX). Penson Financial Services Canada Inc. is a participating organization with the Toronto Stock Exchange, the Montreal Exchange, the CNQ Exchange and the TSX Venture Exchange, is regulated by the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada, is a member of the CIPF, CDCC and CDS and subscribes to various Canadian ATSs. Penson Financial Services Ltd. is a member of the London Stock Exchange and is authorized and regulated by the Financial Services Authority. Penson GHCO is a registered Futures Commission Merchant and clearing member at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, Chicago Board of Trade, London International Financial Futures Exchange, and ICE Futures.


Forward-Looking Statements


Statements contained in this news release that are not based on current or historical fact are forward-looking in nature. Such forward-looking statements are based on current plans, estimates and expectations. Forward-looking statements are based on known and unknown risks, assumptions, uncertainties and other factors. Penson's actual results, performance, or achievements may differ materially from any future results, performance, or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Penson undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement.








Penson Public Relations:

Intermarket Communications

Andy Yemma, 212-754-5450

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Erica Fidel, 212-754-5448

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Penson Investor Relations:

Anreder & Company

Gary Fishman, 212-532-3232

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Steven Anreder, 212-532-3232

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