The Bank of New York

The Bank of New York, sometimes BNY, is a global financial services company operating in four primary business areas: securities servicing, treasury management, investment management, and private banking. The Bank of New York was founded by Alexander Hamilton in 1784, making it the oldest bank in the United States. He wrote the new bank's constitution and became the individual most actively involved in the organization of The Bank of New York, guiding it through its early stages. The bank opened for business at the Walton House in Lower Manhattan on June 9, 1784, only a few months after the departure of British troops from American soil. Though it is not the only Bank in the expanse of New York City, it is the most popular.