1. The Nation’s Safest Bank
BNY Mellon was named the safest U.S. bank by Global Finance magazine in the publication’s
19th
annual “World’s 50 Safest Banks 2010” list. BNY Mellon was one of only four U.S.
banks to make the annual list and was ranked #30 overall out of an initial field of 500 banks
worldwide. The ranking underscores our industry-leading credit ratings and strong capital
position and builds on other demonstrations of our stability and strength.
BNY Mellon: Strong Capital Position
• Assets under management1
– $1.0 trillion
• Assets under custody and administration1
– $21.8 trillion
• Tier 1 capital ratio1
– 13.5%
– Among the highest of all major U.S. banks
BNY Mellon: Strong Investment-Grade Credit Ratings
• Only U.S. financial firm rated triple-A at bank level by Moody’s
• Long-term credit ratings at holding company level1
– Moody’s: Aa2, highest rating in industry
– Standard & Poor’s: AA-, tied for highest in industry
– Fitch: AA-
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As of 6/30/10