State Street Investment Management strikes major multi-year partnership with the WNBA

Partnership Overview - State Street Investment Management has entered a multi-year partnership with the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA), becoming the league's official investment management partner [1] - The partnership includes State Street as the title sponsor of the WNBA Preseason and the WNBA Coach of the Year Award, as well as the presenting partner of a rookie-focused content series called "Year 1" [2] Strategic Initiatives - The partnership aims to educate WNBA fans about investing and financial goals, with initiatives including youth clinics led by WNBA ambassadors and refurbishing community basketball courts [8] - State Street will feature WNBA Hall of Famer Lisa Leslie in its "Getting There Starts Here" campaign, discussing her journey and the importance of investing [9] Leadership Statements - WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert highlighted the shared mission of inspiring and supporting fans beyond the game, emphasizing the innovative leadership of State Street in the investment management industry [3] - Yie-Hsin Hung, president and CEO of State Street Investment Management, expressed excitement about partnering with one of the fastest-growing brands in sports to help fans learn about investing [6]