State Street Global Advisors Takes Strategic Stake in Leading Australian Fintech Platform Raiz

• Deepens commitment to Australian market through strategic investment in the Raiz platform that is centred on financial literacy

State Street Global Advisors, Inc, the asset management business of State Street Corporation (NYSE:STT), today announced a strategic investment in Raiz Invest Limited (ASX: RZI), a leading Australian fintech platform that helps customers grow their wealth by helping them to save and invest. The parties have entered into an equity investment agreement (the "Initial Share Purchase") as part of a strategic relationship pursuant to which State Street Global Advisors will acquire approximately 5 percent of Raiz's share capital through a placement.

In addition, the strategic relationship will see State Street Global Advisors' trusted brand and deep knowledge of markets come together with Raiz's mobile-first platform, which helps Australian retail investors with micro-investments primarily in exchange-traded funds (ETF) and model portfolios. Leveraging State Street Global Advisors' international library of resources, insights and trends, Raiz customers will have access to a broader array of financial literacy content and investment education tools.

"We are excited to expand our relationship with Raiz, a proven fintech leader in bringing important tools and educational resources to investors across the region. This strategic investment reinforces our strategy to join forces with wealth firms who share our commitment to help investors globally manage their investments and savings for retirement," said Yie-Hsin Hung, President and CEO for State Street Global Advisors.

State Street Global Advisors' SPDR^® S&P/ASX 200 Fund (ASX: STW) is currently the largest single fund holding in the model investment portfolios provided by Raiz to its customers. The asset manager's SPDR^® MSCI Australia Select High Dividend Yield Fund (ASX: SYI) and SPDR^® S&P^® Global Dividend Fund (ASX: WDIV) are also available on Raiz.

State Street Global Advisors Head of Intermediary Asia Pacific, Meaghan Victor, said deepening the existing relationship with Raiz reinforces State Street Global Advisors' commitment to the Australian market. "This investment is a natural extension of the successful relationship we have enjoyed with Raiz since launch in 2016. Both of us share a passion for making financial tools and solutions accessible to all investors, and through this strategic arrangement we will leverage our respective capabilities to help Australian investors plan and save for retirement."

Raiz Managing Director and CEO, Brendan Malone, said the strategic relationship would see Raiz and State Street Global Advisors work more closely together to create innovative savings and investment insights and education for customers. "From learning about investments in ETFs through to more complex investment strategies such as superannuation retirement portfolios, we look forward to continuing our relationship with State Street Global Advisors on educational tools for all stages of a customer lifecycle.

"Raiz's Australian customers, who range from beginners to experienced investors, will benefit significantly from the global resources that we can provide through this strategic arrangement. Between Raiz's technology and State Street Global Advisors' global investment capabilities and markets expertise, there are great opportunities for innovation in the Raiz product offering."

About State Street Global Advisors

For four decades, State Street Global Advisors has served the world's governments, institutions, and financial advisors. With a rigorous, risk-aware approach built on research, analysis, and market-tested experience, we build from a breadth of index and active strategies to create cost-effective solutions. As pioneers in index and ETF investing, we are always inventing new ways to invest. As a result, we have become the world's fourth-largest asset manager* with US$4.42 trillion† under our care.

*Pensions & Investments Research Center, as of 12/31/23.

†This figure is presented as of June 30, 2024 and includes ETF AUM of $1,393.92 billion USD of which approximately $69.35 billion USD is in gold assets with respect to SPDR products for which State Street Global Advisors Funds Distributors, LLC (SSGA FD) acts solely as the marketing agent. SSGA FD and State Street Global Advisors are affiliated. Please note all AUM is unaudited.

About Raiz Invest Limited

Raiz Invest Limited (ASX: RZI) is a multi-award-winning micro-investing and fintech platform to help all Australians create wealth. Raiz pioneered the ‘Round-Up' concept in Australia – where everyday purchases are rounded-up to the next dollar and the difference is invested into a Raiz Invest account – opening opportunities for first-time investors.

Since launching in 2016, Raiz has led the market by offering innovative products and features alongside an advanced user experience and exceptional customer service. With 9 diverse portfolios to choose from, users of the Raiz platform can invest in up to 75 of the most recognised stocks on the ASX, ETFs, Bitcoin, and the Raiz Residential Property Fund, from as little as $5. Products range from Raiz Kids to Raiz Invest Super with a product to suit every life stage.

Raiz has also launched sophisticated products, like the customisable Plus portfolio to accommodate investors at all levels of experience and risk appetite. Raiz remains the number one investment app. To find out more, please visit www.raizinvest.com.

Important Risk Disclosures

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