M&T Bank and The Florida Bar Renew Relationship to Expand Access to the M&T Bank Nota Platform
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M&T Bank (NYSE:MTB) renewed its relationship with The Florida Bar, continuing to offer members free access to the cloud-based Nota platform for managing Interest on Trust Accounts (IOTA).
The platform has added reconciliation improvements, expanded integrations, UX upgrades, and compliance-focused features, and is used by over 900 Florida Bar members.
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In the Jun 11 session, MTB gained 1.74%, reflecting a mild positive market reaction.
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| Date | Event | Sentiment | 24h Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 21 | Conference participation | Neutral | +0.4% | Announced participation in Morgan Stanley US Financials Conference with webcast access. |
| Apr 22 | Conference participation | Neutral | -0.5% | Planned presentation at Barclays Americas Select Franchise Conference in London. |
| Apr 21 | Dividend declaration | Positive | -0.5% | Declared $1.50 common dividend and quarterly preferred dividends for Q2 2026. |
| Apr 15 | Earnings results | Positive | -1.6% | Reported higher Q1 2026 net income of $664M and EPS of $4.13 with wider NIM. |
| Mar 31 | Community financing | Positive | +2.8% | Financing to restore Sagamore Village, preserving 200 affordable housing units. |
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Over the past few months, M&T Bank reported strong Q1 2026 results with net income of $664 million and diluted EPS of $4.13, alongside participation in major investor conferences in May and June 2026. The company announced a $1.50 quarterly common dividend and maintained capital returns through repurchases and dividends. It also financed the restoration of 200 affordable housing units at Sagamore Village. Today’s Nota platform renewal fits into this pattern of incremental client- and community-oriented initiatives layered on top of solid financial performance.
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Enhanced platform reflects continued momentum, user-informed innovation and growing adoption among attorneys
The renewed agreement builds on M&T Bank and The Florida Bar's initial collaboration announced in June 2023, when Nota was introduced as a member benefit to help attorneys navigate the complexities of trust accounting while staying aligned with regulatory requirements.
Since launch, the platform has continued to evolve through close collaboration with Florida Bar members, with ongoing enhancements designed to better support how attorneys manage their practices day to day.
Sean McCabe, Director of Business Banking Products, M&T Bank, said, "This collaboration has been defined by steady progress and practical improvements that reflect how attorneys actually manage their work. As adoption has grown, so has the platform's ability to support more efficient, accurate trust account management."
Developed to address the complexity and precision required in trust account management, Nota provides attorneys with greater visibility into account activity while supporting reconciliation and financial workflows within a single platform. By reducing reliance on manual processes, the platform helps firms operate with increased confidence and efficiency.
The renewed relationship reflects continued momentum, with Nota increasingly becoming part of how attorneys manage trust accounting in their daily practice. Since the launch of this initiative, over 900 Florida Bar members have taken advantage of Nota as a member benefit.
Rosalyn Sia Baker-Barnes, President, The Florida Bar, said, "Our members are looking for practical solutions that help them manage complex responsibilities with greater ease and confidence. Nota has become a valuable resource in that effort, and this renewed relationship ensures continued access to a tool that supports their work."
Enhancements to Nota introduced since the initial launch include:
- Improved reconciliation workflows designed to reduce manual steps and support accuracy
- Expanded integrations with commonly used legal and financial tools
- User experience enhancements informed by ongoing feedback from attorneys
- Continued investment in features that support compliance and audit readiness
The renewal comes as adoption of digital tools continues to increase across the legal sector, particularly among solo practitioners and small firms. At the time of launch, these firms represented a significant share of
Nota remains available to The Florida Bar's members as part of its Member Benefits Program.*
For more information, please visit mtb.com/thefloridabar.
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ABOUT THE FLORIDA BAR
Founded in 1949, The Florida Bar serves the legal profession for the protection and benefit of both the public and all Florida lawyers. As one of the nation's largest mandatory bars, The Florida Bar fosters and upholds a high standard of integrity and competence within Florida's legal profession as an official arm of the Florida Supreme Court. To learn more, visit www.FloridaBar.org.
* M&T Nota will waive the
Nota is a product/service offered by M&T Bank. Use of Nota does not ensure compliance with state rules and regulations applicable to Clients' Funds Trust Accounts (IOLTA / IOLA) . The advertised product/services and their features and availability are subject to change without notice at any time. Use of the product/service is subject to and governed by certain terms, conditions, and agreements required by Nota. Attorneys whose offices and practices are in NY, NJ, MD, PA, DE, CT, VA, DC, NH, MA, ME, VT, FL, or WV are eligible for banking products/services through M&T Bank. The use of such M&T banking services is subject to certain terms, conditions, and agreements required by M&T.
Media Contacts:
Frank Lentini, Nota
(929) 651-0447 / flentini@mtb.com
Jennifer Krell Davis, The Florida Bar
(850) 561-5670 / jkrelldavis@floridabar.org
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