How Will Surging IB Business Support Bank of America's Fee Income?

Key Takeaways BAC's IB fees rose 9.5% YTD to $5B, with 2025 full-year growth projected to be around 4%.Improved deal-making, IPO momentum and lower rates are lifting BAC's investment banking prospects.IB fee contribution to BAC's non-interest income is set to rise as it aims to grow market share.Investment banking (IB) fees constitute 13.5% of Bank of America’s (BAC) non-interest income on average. In the first nine months of 2025, the company’s IB fees increased 9.5% year over year to $5 billion. For full- ...