BNY CEO Robin Vince: There are many reasons to be optimistic despite the macro noise

Watch on YouTube ↗  |  January 21, 2026 at 13:40  |  5:03  |  CNBC
Speakers
Robin Vince — CEO, Barclays

Summary

BNY CEO Robin Vince joins Squawk Box to discuss the market backdrop after a sell-off, saying the U.S. economy and broad stock-market breadth provide reasons for cautious optimism despite macro noise and tail risks. He outlines BNY's three-year transformation progress, raised guidance, expanded financial services platforms, and management's focus on AI and digital assets. He also notes that CEOs are still raising and deploying capital and pursuing deals.

  • Robin Vince, BNY CEO, discusses markets after Tuesday's sell-off.
  • He says the U.S. economy is in good shape and stock-market breadth is broad across sectors.
  • He flags concentrated valuation in a few stocks and macro/tail risks.
  • BNY is in the third year of its reimagination/transformation plan and recently raised guidance.
  • BNY is expanding beyond custody into collateral, payments, and capital markets.
  • Vince says clients are asking for more from BNY.
  • He says BNY is excited about AI and digital assets.
  • He says CEOs continue to raise and deploy capital and pursue partnerships or M&A.
Ideas
Robin Vince CEO, Barclays 0:59
Broad US market optimism despite macro noise
The U.S. economy is in good shape and stock markets are near all-time highs with broad participation across sectors, not just a few concentrated names. Although macro noise and tail risks remain, this supports a moderately optimistic stance on U.S. equities.
Robin Vince CEO, Barclays 2:46
BNY transformation drives growth and upside
BNY's multi-year transformation/reimagination is working: it has completed the first three-year chapter, raised guidance, is opening additional financial services platforms beyond custody, and clients are asking for more, with management also excited about AI and digital assets. This supports a positive company-specific view.
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Speakers: Robin Vince  · Tickers: SPY, BNY