The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation Securities Lawsuit Investigation

Shamis & Gentile P.A., a law firm that advocates for investors who are victims of securities fraud, is investigating potential claims against The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (BK).

If you've held The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation shares since at least 2019, you may be able to seek corporate reforms, the return of funds back to the Company, and a court-approved incentive award, at absolutely no cost.

About The Bank of New York Mellon

The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (BNY Mellon) is a global financial services company incorporated in Delaware.

The company operates three main business segments: Securities Services, Market and Wealth Services, and Investment and Wealth Management, with principal U.S. banking subsidiaries including The Bank of New York Mellon (a New York state-chartered bank) and BNY Mellon, N.A. (a national bank).

What's Being Investigated

On October 15, 2025, a class action complaint was filed in the Southern District of New York against BNY Mellon. The complaint alleges that BNY Mellon provided financial support and institutional legitimacy to Jeffrey Epstein’s sex trafficking organization, including by processing $378 million in payments to trafficked women and extending a line of credit to a modeling company allegedly used to facilitate trafficking.

Plaintiffs contend that BNY Mellon ignored red flags and failed to file suspicious activity reports (SARs) in a timely manner, allegedly prioritizing profit over compliance and victim protection. The suit claims the bank’s actions may have violated the Trafficking Victims Protection Act and other laws. Congressional inquiries have also sought records from BNY Mellon and other banks regarding $1.5 billion in suspicious transactions linked to Epstein and his associates.

Your Rights and Next Steps

This is an active investigation into potential breaches of fiduciary duty and securities law at BNY Mellon. If you owned BNY Mellon shares during the relevant period and still hold them today, you may have important rights.

Potential next steps may include:

• Participating in a shareholder action to recover damages or pursue governance reforms on behalf of the company.
• Seeking enhanced board-level oversight of compliance and anti-money-laundering controls.

Shareholders in derivative actions act on behalf of the company rather than for individual recovery. Any monetary or governance relief would benefit BNY Mellon as a whole. To preserve your rights, it is important to act promptly, as certain deadlines may apply.

What Shareholders Can Do

Securities investigations are time-sensitive. If you've held BNY Mellon securities continuously since at least 2019, you may be eligible to join this investigation and seek corporate reforms, the return of funds back to the Company, and a court-approved incentive award at absolutely no cost.

To protect your rights and ensure you are included in any potential recovery or governance reforms, complete the form below to join the investigation.