Bank of New York Mellon (BK) gained 4% in the quarter and 12% YTD. Expense controls helped results, although low market volatility and low rates this year have hampered revenue growth in asset services. The asset management business grew steadily along with the markets. The company emphasized the substantial earnings power that modest interest rate increases will create as money market fee waivers will end and net interest margins will expand. During the quarter BK repurchased almost 1% of outstanding shares, approximately one-third of the total buyback approved by the Federal Reserve.
From Mason Hawkins (Trades, Portfolio)’ Longleaf Partners Q3 2014 Management Discussion.
