Item 5.03. AMENDMENTS TO ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OR BYLAWS; CHANGE IN FISCAL YEAR.

(a) On August 11, 2009, the Board of Directors of The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (the "Corporation") amended the Amended and Restated By-Laws of the Corporation to reflect certain changes, as follows: (1) Sections 4 and 8 of Article Four were amended to revise the levels of officer appointments that require Board approval or confirmation by the Board; (2) Section 1(g) of Article Five was amended to revise the definition of "entire Board of Directors", and
(3) Section 6 of Article Five was amended to delete the provisions requiring the Corporation's product lines to use certain brand names for the five year period commencing after the merger.

Item 9.01 - FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.

(d) EXHIBITS. Item No. Description 3.1 Provisions of Amended and Restated By-Laws of The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation, as amended August 11, 2009.

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