BNY Mellon Supports Victims of Philippines Typhoon

November 13, 2013 /3Bl Media/ - BNY Mellon, the global leader in investment management and investment services, announced today it is making an initial corporate donation of US$100,000 to the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies to support relief efforts in the Philippines in the wake of Typhoon Haiyan.  The company is also donating a further $25,000 to help Stop Hunger Now ship 100,000 packed meals to the Philippines.  BNY Mellon will match employee individual donations toward Typhoon Haiyan relief efforts, dollar for dollar, through the company’s Disaster Relief Matched Giving Program. 

Steve Lackey, Asia-Pacific Chairman, BNY Mellon, said: "It has been so difficult to witness the catastrophic losses experienced by the victims and their families of Typhoon Haiyan.   Our thoughts are with our local staff, their families and countrymen during this difficult time."

BNY Mellon is a major supporter of the Red Cross in times of greatest need and has designated Red Crosses as the supported charities in its Disaster Relief Matched Giving Program.  BNY Mellon and its employees around the globe donated more than US$33 million and volunteered more than 50,000 hours in 2012.  Learn more about BNY Mellon’s philanthropic programs at www.bnymellon.com/csr.

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