Founded by an
Innovator
Not only was Alexander Hamilton the country's first Secretary of the Treasury, he also helped establish the U.S. Mint—and his face is still on the $10 bill. His list of titles included military commander, economist, congressman, banker, lawyer and political philosopher. After resigning from Congress, he returned to New York to continue his legal work, and in 1784 founded the Bank of New York.
“People sometimes attribute my success to my genius; all the genius I know anything about is hard work.”
— Alexander Hamilton
Always Ahead
BNY Mellon has built a legacy of innovation, including setting ourselves apart as one of the first banks to adopt computing technology, implementing innovation centers and gaining insights from one of the largest datasets in the world.
Innovation Is in Our DNA
Deeply embedded in our culture and business capabilities is staying committed to the innovative spirit of our founder, Alexander Hamilton. That remains the driving force behind our legacy of firsts and continues to propel us into the future.
A Legacy of Firsts
Ever since our inception, BNY Mellon has led the way with industry firsts by pushing harder and working smarter on behalf of the industry and our clients.
