Risks for NORTHERN TRUST CORP (NTRS)

Here are some interesting risks from the recent filings of NORTHERN TRUST CORP. Our algorithms work hard to highlight risks unique to this company.

We are dependent on fee-based business for a majority of our revenues, which may be affected adversely by market volatility, a downturn in economic conditions, underperformance and/or negative trends in investment preferences.

Changes in the monetary and other policies of the various regulatory authorities or central banks of the United States, non-U.S. governments and international agencies may reduce our earnings and affect our growth prospects negatively.

Uncertainty about the financial stability of various regions or countries across the globe, including the risk of defaults on sovereign debt and related stresses on financial markets, could have a significant adverse effect on our earnings.

Volatility levels and fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates may affect our earnings.

Changes in a number of particular market conditions can affect our earnings negatively.