BNY Investments Dreyfus, Baillie Gifford and BlackRock among first issuers

NEW YORK, July 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — BNY (NYSE: BNY), a global financial services company, today announced the launch of its new Digital Transfer Agency (TA) capabilities, meeting an expanded set of client needs by extending the firm’s leading TA services to support digitally native funds. 

BNY Digital TA modernizes BNY’s fund servicing capabilities to support both digital and traditional asset funds in an end-to-end lifecycle across multiple jurisdictions and blockchains, enabling a unified client servicing experience.

“With this new capability, BNY is helping power the future of financial markets through digital market infrastructure with a global, scalable platform that integrates tokenization, distribution, and custody,” said Emily Portney, Global Head of Asset Servicing at BNY. “We are excited to support clients as they expand into new asset classes, enabling true on-chain mobility of real-world assets, with legal representation of the fund’s books and records on a public blockchain.”

When tokenized funds are issued on a blockchain from the start, the legal title and economic value of the funds exist on-chain rather than remain in the mirror-token or “digital twin” models that have prevailed to date. For fund providers, on-chain books and records underpin a unified “source of truth” across fund activity occurring on the blockchain. Full on-chain asset and peer-to-peer mobility will be supported through both fiat and stablecoin subscriptions and redemptions, enabled by new mint/burn capabilities, all within the BNY ecosystem.

“Digital Transfer Agency capabilities represent the next evolution of fund servicing, combining the same operational rigor, transparency and trust of traditional services paired with the future of innovation in digital markets,” said Carolyn Weinberg, Chief Product and Innovation Officer at BNY. “As fund managers increasingly bring digital investment products to market, we’re excited to bring together the resilient framework they rely on with digital markets interoperability that makes asset servicing and mobility easier.”

Digital TA is part of BNY’s integrated digital assets offering, which spans custody, stablecoin enablement, tokenized deposits and infrastructure supporting the institutional adoption of digital assets. Those capabilities are directly connected to the firm’s underlying TA recordkeeping infrastructure, creating a trusted source of ownership and transaction data across both traditional and digital environments.

“We are pleased to advance BNY’s ongoing efforts to bring together distinct capabilities into integrated, innovative solutions that address evolving client needs,” said Stephanie Pierce, Deputy Head of BNY Investments. “Digital TA will further strengthen our ability to combine investment and servicing expertise to deliver digital asset solutions that simplify cash and liquidity management.”

The service will initially launch with select clients in the U.S. and U.K., with plans for expansion. BNY will offer a new digitally-native money market fund from BNY Investments Dreyfus with its BLIQUID tokens representing fund shares. Baillie Gifford, which co-designed its offering with BNY as part of a long-term strategic relationship, has already brought it to market, launching the Baillie Gifford Enhanced Yield Fund (BAGEY), the first publicly available, fully native U.K.-regulated tokenized fund. BlackRock is also expected to use these capabilities to launch BSTBL, a new tokenized share class of its money market fund designed to meet stablecoin reserve requirements.

With approximately $8.6 trillion in assets serviced and more than 7.6 million investor accounts, BNY is uniquely positioned to support fund issuers launching both traditional and digital fund structures and enable their growth into new asset classes and on-chain funds.

To learn more about BNY’s Digital Assets offering, visit: bny.com/digitalassets 

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About BNY
BNY is a global financial services platforms company at the heart of the world’s capital markets. For more than 240 years BNY has partnered alongside clients, using its expertise and platforms to help them operate more efficiently and accelerate growth. Today BNY serves over 90% of Fortune 100 companies and nearly all the top 100 banks globally. BNY supports governments in funding local projects and works with over 90% of the top 100 pension plans to safeguard investments for millions of individuals. As of June 30, 2026, BNY oversees $62.6 trillion in assets under custody and/or administration and $2.2 trillion in assets under management.

BNY is the corporate brand of The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (NYSE: BNY). Headquartered in New York City, BNY has been named among Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies and Fast Company’s Best Workplaces for Innovators. 

BNY Investments is the brand name for the investment management business of BNY and its investment firm affiliates worldwide.

The fund is designed for purchase by stablecoin issuers and institutional investors. The Fund’s shares are also available for purchase by institutional investors, who are acting for themselves.

Investors should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses of a money market fund carefully before investing. To obtain a prospectus, or summary prospectus, if available, that contains this and other information about the fund visit www.dreyfus.com. Investors should read the prospectus carefully before investing. 

You could lose money by investing in the Fund. Although the Fund seeks to preserve the value of your investment at $1.00 per share, it cannot guarantee it will do so. An investment in the Fund is not a bank account and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other government agency. The Fund’s sponsor is not required to reimburse the Fund for losses, and you should not expect that the sponsor will provide financial support to the Fund at any time, including during periods of market stress.

Although the fund’s board has no current intention to impose a fee upon the sale of shares, the board reserves the ability to do so after providing at least 60 days prior written notice to shareholders.

The fund’s investment adviser is BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc. (BNYIA). BNYIA has engaged its affiliate, Dreyfus, a division of Mellon Investments Corporation, to serve as the fund’s sub-adviser. Securities are offered by BNY Mellon Securities Corporation (BNYSC), a registered broker-dealer and affiliate of MIC.

BNY Investments Dreyfus (Dreyfus) is a division of Mellon Investments Corporation (MIC), a registered investment adviser and subsidiary of BNY.

This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any security.

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Through a partnership with YuLife, Bupa has extended the reach of its Healthy Cities programme to more than 1,200 workplaces across the UK, inspiring 41,000 employees to take action for their health and the environment

LONDON, July 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Bupa’s annual Healthy Cities challenge turns healthy habits into environmental action. Participants are encouraged to walk, run, cycle and stay active, with their collective efforts unlocking funding for urban regeneration projects. In 2025, the programme reached more than one million people across 50+ cities and invested £3m in helping create greener and healthier communities. Partnering with YuLife enabled Bupa to bring the 2026 challenge to thousands more people across UK workplaces this summer.

The power of partnership

Through partnering with YuLife, Bupa expanded its Healthy Cities programme to more than 1,200 workplaces across the UK, connecting employee wellbeing with environmental action at scale. By combining YuLife’s in-app incentives and YuLeague competition with Healthy Cities’ people-and-planet mission, the activation engaged 41,000 employees.

During the 30-day challenge this June, YuLife members walked 9.2 billion steps and spent 11.2 million minutes meditating, unlocking funding to plant 36,972 trees through Earthly and supporting the removal of close to two tonnes of ocean plastic through Big Blue Ocean Cleanup.

The biggest gains came from those who were least active to begin with, demonstrating the programme’s ability to inspire meaningful behaviour change among those who stand to benefit most.

The health impact

On the days YuLife participants took part in campaign events, members aged 40 to 49 took an extra 1,566 steps, and those aged 50+ took an extra 1,036 steps. Older members are usually the hardest group to engage with a digital wellbeing programme, which makes that response stand out.

The least active members improved most of all. Those who typically averaged under 2,500 steps a day increased their movement by 48%. Across the wider group, nearly 12,000 members were walking more in June than in May, taking 1,408 extra steps on a typical day, a 17% lift on their own usual pace.

Across five health categories measured on the Dynamic Health Questionnaire, with roughly 20,000 to 25,000 paired members per category, participants improved markedly against their own pre-campaign answers.

Members aged 40+ saw the biggest gains in two areas: how their physical health affects attendance, and how stress and mental wellbeing affect absence. These are the areas most closely tied to time off work and claims risk, and they improved most in the age group where that risk runs highest. Younger members, aged 18 to 29, improved most in behavioural health and tobacco use, the preventative end of the spectrum where good habits set in early.

The feedback backs this up. 59% said the Healthy Cities challenge motivated them to keep moving more regularly, and 53% said it gave their mental wellbeing a boost. Alongside that, 70% said they would take part again, 48% said they feel healthier since taking part, and 44% said it made them feel more connected to their colleagues. (Based on 1,174 survey respondents.)

“I was recovering from hospital admission so it gave me a target to get back to my normal steps.” YuLife member

Sustained daily movement at this level is one of the strongest signals of better long-term health, and the gains matter most if members keep them up. Two signs make that likely: the biggest increases came from those who were least active to start with, while everyone else is holding their activity high.

Lauren Berkemeyer, Chief Marketing Officer, YuLife, said, “Expanding Bupa’s Healthy Cities challenge to the YuLife platform has been one of the highlights of our year.. Together we got 41,000 people moving, planted nearly 37,000 trees and removed nearly two tonnes of plastic from the ocean. This is what happens when two organisations that care as much about people as they do the planet decide to build something together.”

Anna Russell, ESG & Employee Experience Director, Bupa, said: “At Bupa, we believe that healthier people and a healthier planet go hand in hand. Through our partnership with YuLife, we’ve been able to bring Healthy Cities to thousands more people across the UK, helping them build healthier habits while supporting environmental action. The strong engagement we’ve seen – particularly from those who were least active to begin with – demonstrates the power of giving people a shared purpose and a meaningful reason to move more.”

Notes to editors

Figures are drawn from the June 2026 Bupa Healthy Cities campaign delivered across the YuLife member base. Over the month, members walked 9.2 billion steps, spent 11.2 million minutes meditating, funded 36,972 trees with Earthly and removed 1,998 kg of plastic from the ocean with Big Blue Ocean Cleanup. Survey results are based on 1,174 respondents. Wellbeing change is measured on raw Dynamic Health Questionnaire responses, comparing each participant’s answers during and after the campaign with their own pre-campaign answers. 

Bupa’s Healthy Cities programme launched in Spain in 2015 and is now a global initiative. It reached more than one million people across 50-plus cities in 24 countries in 2025 and unlocked over £3 million for urban nature regeneration. The 2026 programme is set to have an even bigger impact on people and planet health.

About YuLife

YuLife is an AI-forward insurtech redefining employee benefits for the way people live and work today. YuLife brings health and insurance together in a single experience that inspires people to live healthier lives. By turning small daily actions into lasting habits, rewarding progress, and offering personalised support when it matters most, YuLife helps people understand and use their benefits as part of everyday life, not just when they need to make a claim. That ongoing engagement generates insight at scale. For employers, it supports healthier, more resilient workforces and helps maximise the value of benefits spend. For insurers, it provides a clearer view of population health, enables earlier and more predictable intervention, and supports more sustainable risk management. For advisers, it helps turn insight into clearer advice, aligning employers and insurers around better risk outcomes. Partnering with leading insurers, including Bupa, MetLife and Old Mutual, YuLife operates globally and supports millions of people worldwide. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in London, YuLife is backed by investors including Creandum, LocalGlobe and Dai-ichi Holdings. For more information, visit www.yulife.com.

About Bupa

Established in 1947, Bupa’s purpose is helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We are an international healthcare company serving 68 million customers worldwide. With no shareholders, we reinvest profits into providing more and better healthcare for the benefit of current and future customers. Bupa has businesses around the world, principally in Australia, the UK, Spain, Poland, Chile, Hong Kong SAR, India, Türkiye, Brazil, Mexico and New Zealand. We also have associate businesses in Saudi Arabia. 

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A New Article Covers the Decisions That Shape Every Phase of a Custom Pool Project in Milton

MILTON, Ga., July 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — What are the most important factors a homeowner should work through before pool construction begins in Milton? A HelloNation article walks through the planning considerations that influence every phase of a custom pool project, from the initial design conversation through final construction.

The article explains that the first consideration in custom pool planning is how the pool will actually be used. A household with young children has different priorities than one focused on adult entertaining or lap swimming for fitness. Families with children might prioritize a shallow entry, a play shelf, or features that make the water safe and engaging. Homeowners who entertain frequently may want a larger pool, an adjacent spa, and substantial deck space for seating near the water. Understanding the primary use case guides nearly every design decision that follows.

Layout and orientation within the backyard are closely tied to use, and sun exposure is a practical factor that affects how comfortable the pool area feels throughout the day. The article notes that a pool positioned to receive afternoon sun will heat more naturally and feel more inviting during cooler months. Shade from the home, trees, or nearby structures can limit water temperature and the usability of surrounding deck space. Observing sun movement across the yard before finalizing a pool location is a step many homeowners skip but often wish they had taken during custom pool planning.

Privacy is another consideration that varies significantly from one property to the next. The article notes that some Milton properties offer natural screening through mature trees or elevation changes that separate the pool area from neighboring lots. Others are more open and may require fencing, hedges, or planted buffers to create the sense of enclosure that makes a pool space feel relaxing. Addressing privacy as part of the original design rather than as an afterthought tends to produce a more finished and intentional result.

Lot size and terrain influence where a pool can be placed and what designs are feasible. In Milton, many properties feature rolling terrain, grade changes, or wooded sections that affect both pool placement and construction cost. The article explains that a pool built into a slope may require retaining walls or terraced landscaping to integrate properly with the rest of the yard. Understanding those constraints before a design is developed prevents the costly revisions that can occur when site limitations emerge later in the process. Custom Pool Experts note that the relationship between the pool and the existing home architecture should inform design decisions from the very beginning of the custom pool planning process.

Maintenance requirements should also factor into planning decisions early. A larger pool with more features means more equipment to manage and higher operating costs over time. The article notes that automated filtration, heating, and lighting reduce daily manual involvement but add upfront cost, and thinking through what level of ongoing maintenance feels manageable helps homeowners choose features and systems that remain enjoyable rather than burdensome.

Timing is a practical consideration that affects when the planning conversation should begin. The article explains that custom pool projects in the Atlanta metro area, including Milton, require lead time for design, permitting, and contractor scheduling. Beginning the process in fall or winter allows a homeowner to have a permitted and scheduled project ready for spring construction. Custom Pool Experts point out that starting conversations in late spring typically means construction will not begin until summer or fall at the earliest, pushing the first swim season out by a full year.

Before You Build: Important Planning Factors for a Custom Pool features insights from Danny Franke and Mike Scheck, Custom Pool Experts of Alpharetta, Georgia, in HelloNation.

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HelloNation is America’s Good News Network, a premier media platform built on the idea that good news travels faster when real people tell real stories. Through its community-focused digital publications and innovative “edvertising” approach, HelloNation delivers expert-driven, good-news content that informs, inspires, and spotlights the leaders making a meaningful impact in their communities. HelloNation maintains partnerships with the U.S. Conference of Mayors and the United States First Responders Association.

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