The Bank of New York Mellon, commonly known as BNY Mellon, began its journey over 230 years ago, with the United States’ first Secretary of the Treasury Alexander Hamilton leading the way. Originally established by Hamilton as the Bank of New York, Hamilton’s innovative vision still lives on at BNY Mellon today. The bank still strives to be the most trustworthy bank in the industry.

Before officially becoming the Bank of New York Mellon, the Bank of New York and T. Mellon & Sons’ Bank operated independently from one another. BNY Mellon came into its final form in the 21st century. After centuries of operating as competitors, the Bank of New York Company and Mellon Financial Corporation merged in 2007. Today, BNY Mellon impacts 80 percent of the Fortune 500, 90 percent of global central bank reserves, 75 central banks, and 66 percent of the top 100 pension and employee benefit funds. It is an integral part of the global economy—and has been ever since Hamilton’s grand idea in 1784.