The Bank of New York was founded in 1784 by Alexander Hamilton and is the oldest bank in the United States. Bank of New York's business includes securities services, global payment services, asset management and private client services, corporate banking, retail banking and financial market services. It is hailed as one of the most stable and profitable money center banks in the world. The Bank of New York is headquartered at One Wall Street in New York City, the financial center of the United States, and manages an international network of branches and affiliates in 33 countries.

Bank of New York has a history of operating business in the Asia-Pacific region for more than 50 years. The company has 18 offices in 12 countries in the region, including branches in Shanghai, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Singapore, Seoul and Taipei, and employs 1,500 people.

The Bank of New York (NYSE: BK) is a global leader in providing a full range of services, helping institutions and individuals move and manage their financial assets in more than 100 global markets. The company has a long tradition of partnering with clients to deliver innovative solutions through its core competencies, including securities services, Treasury management, investment management and personal and regional banking services. The company's extensive global client base includes many leading financial institutions, corporations, government agencies, philanthropic funds and foundations, etc.