BNY Eyes $3 Trillion Powerhouse With Northern Trust Deal
1. BNY Mellon is exploring acquiring Northern Trust but lacks a formal proposal. 2. A merger could boost BNY's market influence and reduce costs significantly. 3. Northern Trust prefers to stay independent, complicating potential deal progress. 4. Regulatory scrutiny is a significant hurdle due to BNY's systemic status. 5. BNY's stock recently fell 2%, reflecting investor skepticism about the deal.