Receives 2008 Corporate Diversity Award from the National Minority Business Council

NEW YORK, June 9, 2009 — The Bank of New York Mellon (NYSE: BK) — the global leader in asset management and securities servicing — will be honored by the National Minority Business Council, Inc. (NMBC) for its commitment to diversity and social responsibility during the Council's 37th Anniversary Celebration event to be held on June 11, 2009.

"With leaders like The Bank of New York Mellon, the National Minority Business Council has been helping small, minority- and women-owned businesses succeed for over a quarter century," said John F. Robinson, NMBC President and CEO. "To us, their commitment to diversity means expanded opportunities for small, minority and women business owners. This recognition is well deserved."

Founded in 1972 as a full-service, nonprofit organization, the NMBC is dedicated to providing business assistance, educational opportunities, seminars, purchasing listings and related services to hundreds of businesses throughout the tri-state area and across the nation.

"We are deeply honored by this recognition. Our business advantage comes from outstanding client service and innovation which are directly connected to diversity," said Don Monks, vice chairman of The Bank of New York Mellon. "It is especially meaningful to receive this award as our company celebrates its 225th Anniversary."

The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation is a global financial services company focused on helping clients manage and service their financial assets, operating in 34 countries and serving more than 100 markets. The company is a leading provider of financial services for institutions, corporations and high-net-worth individuals, providing superior asset management and wealth management, asset servicing, issuer services, clearing services and treasury services through a worldwide client-focused team. It has $19.5 trillion in assets under custody and administration, $881 billion in assets under management, services more than $11 trillion in outstanding debt and processes global payments averaging $1.8 trillion per day. Additional information is available at www.bnymellon.com.

To learn more about The Bank of New York Mellon's anniversary, visit bnymellon.com/225years.