Since our founding, we have partnered alongside our clients, putting our expertise and platforms to work to help them achieve their ambitions. Today we help over 90% of Fortune 100 companies and nearly all the top 100 banks globally access the money they need.
ABOUT US
INTRODUCING BNY
As a global financial services company, we oversee nearly $50 trillion1 in assets for our clients – managing it, moving it and keeping it safe.
For 240 years, we have been creating new solutions that benefit businesses, communities and people everywhere.
No matter what the future brings, we’ll be ready and we’ll be working. Making money work for the world.
Who we are
At the Center of Finance
240 years young
Founded by Alexander Hamilton in 1784, BNY proudly holds the title of America's oldest bank and the longest continuously operating financial services company in New York City. We have a proven track record of evolving through challenging times and supporting the market through cycles. Our legacy of innovation and resilience drives us forward.
We are continuously adapting to meet any needs and address risks as we plan for what lies ahead.
Deepa K., Audit & Sonjii I., Digital Products
What makes us different
A collaborative client culture
We’re proud of the trust our clients place in us, and we’re relentlessly focused on helping them achieve their objectives.
Our clients range from governments and unions to corporations, individual investors and other financial services firms. Every client has unique challenges and we help put their money to work.
Advancing the future of finance
For 240 years, we have been at the forefront of financial innovation and change. Beyond just developing new technologies and platforms, it means using our industry-leading data to understand where markets are headed and collaborating with technology startups that keep us and our clients ready for the future.
We are continually transforming to make our clients’ businesses faster, smarter and more efficient. It’s been core to our mission since our founding - whether that’s been helping to give birth to the American financial system or issuing the first securities instructions on the internet. As we evolve, we will continue to push the boundaries of the possible, with responsibility.
A powerful perspective
BNY sits in a unique position at the center of the world’s financial system. We touch nearly 20% of the world’s investable assets, giving clients unsurpassed insight into the financial system and how it is changing.
Sydney B., BNY Wealth Engineering
Enabling the financial lifecycle
We make money work for our clients across the entire financial lifecycle, from creating assets to selling them, offering technology, services and expertise across our platforms. Our teams make the lifecycle work on a unique, global scale, helping clients capture opportunity and transform.
Global Impact
Local Focus
We’re committed to operating in a responsible and sustainable manner. And our employees regularly devote their time and expertise to community-focused work.
Duane S., Client Services & Deepa K., Audit
In Good Company
We’re proud of our people and the work we deliver. Every milestone we achieve inspires us to build on our longstanding legacy of success.
1BNY had $49.5 trillion in assets under custody and/or administration and $2.0 trillion in assets under management as of June 30, 2024.