WSJ: Bank of New York Mellon ponders merger with Northern Trust



06/24/2025 6:00 AM


The Wall Street Journal reports, citing sources, that Bank of New York Mellon (BNY Mellon) is interested in merging with its competitor Northern Trust.



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The bank executives have engaged in discussions, yet no concrete proposals have been addressed. 

A source knowledgeable about the situation stated that Northern Trust is dismissing the notion of a deal. 

The merger would form a massive asset servicing entity overseeing over $3 trillion in assets. Northern Trust, located in Chicago, boasts a market capitalization exceeding $21 billion. BNY Mellon and Northern Trust, the top depository bank, focus on services for institutional investors: asset custody, wealth management, and backend operations. 

BNY Mellon is contemplating additional actions, such as a formal proposal, yet the agreement might not materialize.

source: wsj.com


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