Leeds (England) Building Society hired Bank of New York as global...

Leeds (England) Building Society hired Bank of New York as global custodian for $4 billion in assets, confirmed Bank of New York spokesman Ivan Royle. "We appointed the Bank of New York as it demonstrated a clear understanding of the sector we operate in," Paul Riley, head of group treasury at the building society, said in a news release. Gary Brook, public relations manager at the society, wasn't available for additional comment or details.