-About State Street- State Street Corporation is a leading specialist in meeting the needs of sophisticated global investors all over the world. Founded in Boston in 1792, State Street has been helping businesses grow for over two centuries. And with $16.4 trillion in assets under custody and administration and $1.5 trillion under management, State Street is responsible for the care of assets on behalf of millions of investors. State Street has approximately 27,500 employees worldwide, with offices located in more than 27 countries, and a global network that spans over 100 markets. Since being named custodian of the first U.S. mutual fund in 1924, State Street has developed a tradition of innovation that has made us a global leader in financial services. By investing twenty percent of our annual operating revenue to continuously develop leading-edge technology, State Street gives our clients access to the systems and information they need to succeed in today's fast-paced financial environment. Our focus on institutional investors, combined with our expertise in technology and experience in markets throughout the world, has helped us understand the issues Japanese institutional investors face today. Business in Japan