MUFG Pension & Market Services and the Sydney Swans Announce 3-Year Strategic Partnership

23 February 2026 | Sydney, Australia: MUFG Pension & Market Services (a member of MUFG, a global financial group), today announced a new three-year Premier Partnership with the Sydney Swans, reinforcing the organisation’s long-term commitment to building brand leadership and visibility in Australia.

The partnership brings together two high-performing organisations with a shared commitment to discipline, leadership, and building success that endures well beyond any single season. It reflects a deliberate focus on long-term value, trusted relationships, and meaningful engagement within the communities they serve.

The Sydney Swans are Australia’s most supported sporting club, with more than 2.2 million supporters nationwide and a reputation for consistency, integrity and high performance across both the AFL and AFLW competitions. That legacy closely aligns with MUFG Pension & Market Services’ own focus on agility, teamwork and delivering outcomes that matter.

As a Premier Partner, MUFG Pension & Market Services will gain prominent brand presence across Swans assets, alongside access to premium experiences, professional development opportunities and curated events designed to foster connection, leadership and shared learning. As part of this, the partnership will play an important role in engaging employees, clients and partners through memorable experiences that reflect the energy and values of the club.

While high-profile sport partnerships are traditionally associated with consumer brands, MUFG Pension & Market Services views this partnership as a deliberate investment in brand leadership, recognising the importance that familiarity, trust and cultural presence play in long-term decision-making by institutional clients, especially C-level decision makers.

Pictured: Vivek Bhatia, CEO & Managing Director, MUFG Pension & Market Services, and Matthew Pavlich, CEO, Sydney Swans.

Vivek Bhatia, CEO & Managing Director of MUFG Pension & Market Services said:

“Following our acquisition by MUFG, and rebrand to MUFG Pension & Market Services in May 2024, we were very deliberate in seeking the right partner that could help elevate our brand in an authentic way,”

“The Sydney Swans are a high-performing organisation defined by discipline, commitment and strong leadership. They have succeeded across different eras and circumstances, and that resonates deeply with us.”

“This partnership allows us to showcase who we are alongside a club that reflects our values, while strengthening connections with the broader community we are part of. It’s a unique opportunity to align with an Australian sporting institution that embodies excellence on and off the field.”

Matthew Pavlich, CEO of the Sydney Swans, said:

“We are thrilled to welcome MUFG Pension & Market Services to the club ahead of the 2026 season.”

“MUFG aligns strongly with our club’s values and vision, and we’re looking forward to working with the team at MUFG and building a strong partnership in the years ahead.”

The partnership will be activated across the AFL and AFLW competitions, with further initiatives and experiences to be announced throughout the season.

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About MUFG Pension & Market Services

MUFG Pension & Market Services is a member of MUFG, a global financial group. We are a global, digitally enabled business that empowers a brighter future by connecting millions of people with their assets – safely, securely and responsibly.

Through our two market leading businesses MUFG Retirement Solutions and MUFG Corporate Markets, we partner with a diversified portfolio of global clients to provide robust, efficient and scalable services, purpose-built solutions and modern technology platforms that deliver world class outcomes and experiences.

We help manage regulatory complexity, improve data management and connect people with their assets, through exceptional user experience that leverages the expertise of our people combined with scalable technology, digital connectivity and data insights.

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