The U.S. Treasury Department has selected Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (BNY) as the financial agent for implementing the Trump Accounts program, according to announcements from multiple sources.
Key Takeaways
The U.S. Treasury Department has chosen Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (BNY) to manage the Trump Accounts program, which will provide $1,000 deposits into investment accounts for children born between 2025 and 2028. Robinhood Markets will collaborate on developing a custom app and serve as the brokerage and initial trustee for these tax-deferred accounts.
- Treasury selects BNY as financial agent for Trump Accounts program
- Program to launch on July 4th with $1,000 deposits from the Treasury
- Robinhood collaborates with BNY to develop a custom app for account management
- Over 4 million children signed up for Trump Accounts so far
- Parents can enroll their eligible children through IRS Form 4547 or TrumpAccounts.gov
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▼Source Claims Check
1 Difference FoundAll 4 publishers report consistent facts across 3 key claims. 1 point of difference noted.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number Of Children Signed Up | 0 Differences | Majority reports over 4 million children signed up | ▼ |
| Financial Agent | Broad Agreement | BNY selected as financial agent | |
| Program Launch Date | Broad Agreement | $1,000 deposits from Treasury on July 4th | |
| Parent Contributions | Broad Agreement | $5,000 annual contribution limit for parents and others |
Number Of Children Signed Up
▼Majority reports over 4 million children signed up
Financial Agent
Broad AgreementBNY selected as financial agent
Program Launch Date
Broad Agreement$1,000 deposits from Treasury on July 4th
Parent Contributions
Broad Agreement$5,000 annual contribution limit for parents and others
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As reported by Reuters and CNBC, BNY will manage initial accounts and develop a custom app in collaboration with Robinhood Markets. The Treasury has stated that this initiative aims to provide $1,000 deposits into investment accounts for all children born between 2025 and 2028.
The program is scheduled to launch on July 4th with a one-time deposit from the Treasury. Robinhood will serve as both brokerage and initial trustee of these tax-deferred investing accounts, according to UPI and CNBC. The IRS has indicated that over 4 million children have been signed up for Trump Accounts so far.
Parents can enroll their eligible children by filing IRS Form 4547 with their tax returns or through the dedicated website, TrumpAccounts.gov. As reported by CNBC and UPI, an authentication process is expected to begin in May, with funds becoming available on July 4th. Parents and others can contribute up to $5,000 annually.
According to CNBC, Robinhood's partnership with the Treasury Department is seen as a strategic move to drive exposure among emerging investors. CEO Vlad Tenev described it as an evolution of the American Dream and a key part of the company's mission to 'democratize finance for all.' The accounts will be fee- and commission-free initially, with potential future management fees through ETFs being very small.
Robinhood shares gained 1% on Monday following the news. Additionally, several major financial institutions, including JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, Wells Fargo, SoFi, BlackRock, Charles Schwab, and BNY itself, have announced they will match the federal $1,000 contribution for employees' children.
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