NEW YORK
, June 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), one of the 10 largest global financial groups, proudly announces its partnership with Stephanie Mawuli, a member of the Japanese Women's National Basketball Team.
Mawuli was born in Aichi Prefecture, Japan and represented Japan in both the 2021 Tokyo Olympics and the 2024 Paris Olympics. Currently playing for Casademont Zaragoza in Spain, Mawuli has also been a part of the New York Liberty's WNBA Camp Roster. Her accolades include medals in the 2018 Asian Games and the 2019 U23 3x3 World Championship.
"I'm thrilled to work with MUFG," said Mawuli. "Like me, their mission is to empower a brighter future. That's what I want to do, whether it's in a WNBA training camp, European Leagues, or representing my home of Japan on the international level."
The partnership, set to commence in June 2025, will see Mawuli participating in various events organized by MUFG. These include online and face-to-face events, social media engagements, and community outreach programs.
"We are excited to join Stephanie's journey as she bridges international communities through sports," said Yutaka Fujishiro, Regional Head of Japanese Corporate Banking for the Americas, MUFG. "Women's basketball is still underappreciated and under-supported in many areas. This partnership underscores MUFG's commitment to empowering young talent and promoting women's sports."
About MUFG and MUFG Americas
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. (MUFG) is one of the world's leading financial groups. Headquartered in Tokyo and with over 360 years of history, MUFG has a global network with approximately 2,100 locations in more than 50 countries. MUFG has nearly 160,000 employees and offers services including commercial banking, trust banking, securities, credit cards, consumer finance, asset management, and leasing. The Group aims to be "the world's most trusted financial group" through close collaboration among our operating companies and flexibly respond to all the financial needs of our customers, serving society, and fostering shared and sustainable growth for a better world. MUFG's shares trade on the Tokyo, Nagoya, and New York stock exchanges.
MUFG's Americas operations, including its offices in the U.S., Latin America, and Canada, are primarily organized under MUFG Bank, Ltd. and subsidiaries, and are focused on Global Corporate and Investment Banking, Japanese Corporate Banking, and Global Markets. MUFG is one of the largest internationally-headquarted financial institutions in the Americas. For locations, banking capabilities and services, career opportunities, and more, visit www.mufgamericas.com.
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bglaser@us.mufg.jp
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