MUFG Announces Partnership With Basketball Star Stephanie Mawuli

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Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (NYSE:MUFG) has announced a partnership with Japanese Olympic basketball player Stephanie Mawuli. The partnership, beginning in June 2025, will involve Mawuli's participation in various MUFG-organized events, including online and in-person activities, social media engagements, and community outreach programs.

Mawuli, who has represented Japan in both the 2021 Tokyo Olympics and 2024 Paris Olympics, currently plays for Casademont Zaragoza in Spain and has been part of the New York Liberty's WNBA Camp Roster. Her achievements include medals in the 2018 Asian Games and the 2019 U23 3x3 World Championship.

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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.

Media Contact:

Benjamin Glaser

bglaser@us.mufg.jp

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FAQ

Who is Stephanie Mawuli and what is her new partnership with MUFG?

Stephanie Mawuli is a Japanese Olympic basketball player who has partnered with MUFG for events, social media engagements, and community outreach programs starting June 2025.

What is Stephanie Mawuli's basketball career background?

Mawuli has represented Japan in the 2021 and 2024 Olympics, plays for Casademont Zaragoza in Spain, was part of NY Liberty's WNBA Camp Roster, and won medals in the 2018 Asian Games and 2019 U23 3x3 World Championship.

What activities will Stephanie Mawuli participate in as part of the MUFG partnership?

Mawuli will participate in online and face-to-face events, social media engagements, and community outreach programs organized by MUFG.

Why did MUFG choose to partner with Stephanie Mawuli?

MUFG partnered with Mawuli to support their commitment to empowering young talent and promoting women's sports, while bridging international communities through sports.