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  Legal issues

State Street has had legal issues with investors concerning losses in its bond funds.

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  Exposure to subprime.

State Street has four Asset-Backed Commercial Paper ("ABCP") conduits with approximately $29 Bn in assets. ABCPs have plunged due to the subprime crisis. State Street also has a $6 Bn MBS portfolio that may be subject to writedowns.

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  Fee Driven Profit Model in Uncertain Economy

Much of State Street's profits are driven by fees from asset managers. Thus, a bear market could lower profits this year.

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