But this time, Smith will be focused more on Fiserv's clients than systems. Fiserv's Investment Services unit, formerly CheckFree Investment Services, has re-hired Charles Smith. He'll be working with clients of Fiserv's managed-account technology unit to make sure they're getting what they think they've paid for and, more generally, to help Fiserv maintain strong client relationships.

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"Charles' proven success in developing some of Fiserv's most successful products, as well as his deep understanding of investment services and client needs, makes him a strong asset to our team," says Fiserv Investment Services president Mike Gianoni. "Client services and satisfaction have always been our top priority at Fiserv - we will continue to strive to provide superior technology and expertise to help our clients excel in this difficult economic environment."

Smith first joined Fiserv's predecessor company CheckFree from Thomson Financial as a product strategist in 2001. He left CheckFree -- by then already a part of Fiserv -- in March 2008 to join London-based financial-service software maker Misys as a New York-based product manager.

Brookfield, Wisc.-based Fiserv acquired Norcross, Ga.-based CheckFree late in 2007. -FWR

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