Principal Financial Group (PFG)

Principal Financial Group® (Nasdaq: PFG) announced today that it will release first quarter 2025 financial results after U.S. markets close on Thursday, April 24, 2025.

Principal Asset ManagementSM, the investment management unit of Principal Financial Group®, appointed Matthew Peron as Deputy CIO of Equities and Portfolio Manager, a newly established role aimed at further strengthening the equities platform, optimizing performance, and fostering innovation across global equity strategies at Principal.

Principal Asset Management℠ announced the launch of the Principal Capital Appreciation Select ETF (LCAP). This ETF will be managed by Principal Edge, an investment team within Principal Asset Management overseeing $21.1 billion in AUM1. With ongoing market volatility, the case for active equity ETFs — particularly those with large-cap U.S. exposure — is growing stronger. Unlike passive strategies, active management provides the flexibility to navigate uncertainty, identify undervalued opportunities, and seek to mitigate downside risks.

Principal Financial Group® has been recognized as one of the 2025 World’s Most Ethical Companies® by Ethisphere, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices. This marks the 14th time Principal has received this prestigious honor, recognizing its dedication to ethical leadership and corporate responsibility.

Similar to how there is not one singular way to retire, there is not one straight forward path to plan and invest for retirement. A recent survey1 from Principal Financial Group® found that three-in-five retirement savers have at some point reduced, stopped, or withdrawn contributions. However, even with a setback, half were able catch up to where they would have been without the shift in contribution patterns.

Principal Asset Management℠, the investment management unit of Principal Financial Group®, reached the final investor close on February 28 for its Principal Data Center Growth & Income Fund (the Fund), which is dedicated to the development of a portfolio of hyperscale data center projects across the United States. The Fund raised $3.64 billion, well in excess of the target from a diverse global investor base. This is the third discretionary data center-focused vehicle by Principal.

Principal Asset Management℠ has hired industry leader, Brant Wong, as head of retirement solutions to lead the expansion and strategic growth of the company’s retirement investment franchise to meet the evolving needs of plan sponsors and participants.

Principal Financial Group® (Nasdaq: PFG) announced results for full year and fourth quarter 2024.

American workers and business owners were uncertain heading into 2025 as inflation and high interest rates persisted, along with a changing policy environment with the onset of a new presidential administration. With expertise spanning the retirement and small business landscape, Principal Financial Group® research points to current realities for employees and small-to-midsized businesses in America today.

Principal Financial Group® (Nasdaq: PFG) announced today that Amy Friedrich, president, Benefits & Protection, will participate in a fireside chat at the UBS Financial Services Conference on Monday, February 10, 2025, beginning at approximately 11:20 a.m. Eastern Time. Friedrich will participate in a question-and-answer session covering a variety of industry and company topics.

Principal Financial Group® (Nasdaq: PFG) announced today that it will release fourth quarter and full year 2024 financial results and the company’s outlook for 2025 after U.S. markets close on Thursday, February 6, 2025.

Principal Financial Group® invites community members to its global headquarters in Des Moines on World Cancer Day, Thursday, February 4, for an educational event with the V Foundation for Cancer Research. The event will feature a keynote from Shane Jacobson, V Foundation Chief Executive Officer and Susanna Greer, Ph.D., V Foundation Chief Scientific Officer, as they provide education on the importance of cancer research, its impact on everyday health and wellness, and the inspirational stories of hope cancer continues to provide.

ELMSFORD, NEW YORK / ACCESSWIRE / December 23, 2024 / DLC, one of the nation's leading owners and operators of open-air shopping centers, has announced the acquisition of two premier Walmart Supercenter-anchored shopping centers in Columbus, Ohio - Taylor Square and Tuttle Crossing - for $76.25 million, with Principal Asset ManagementSM acting as advisor. This transaction continues DLC's targeted expansion in the booming Columbus MSA.

Principal Asset Management℠, the investment management unit of Principal Financial Group®, announced today Pensions & Investments named the firm 2024 Best Place to Work in Money Management. This is the 13th consecutive year Principal has been recognized as a best place to work in the “largest employers” category, earning the recognition every year since the program’s inception.

Principal Financial Group® (Nasdaq: PFG) today announced Lisa Coulson as the company’s next chief human resources officer and senior vice president, effective Nov. 30, 2024. Coulson steps into the role after 17 years with Principal and significant experience helping companies align talent strategy with business objectives and customer needs.

Principal Financial Group® (Nasdaq: PFG) today announced the Board of Directors has appointed president and chief operating officer Deanna Strable as the company’s next president and chief executive officer, effective January 7, 2025. Strable succeeds Dan Houston, who will continue to serve as executive chair of the Board.

Principal Asset Management℠ announced the launch of the International Equity ETF (PIEQ). This ETF will be a large-cap portfolio managed by the Principal equities team. Principal equities, with $154.8 billion in AUM1, has a focused investment strategy combining global insights with local knowledge to deliver a wide range of specialized equity investment solutions.

In a new survey from Principal Financial Group®, middle-income households are generally applying strong retirement savings habits and behaviors, even as they balance competing financial priorities.

Principal Financial Group® (Nasdaq: PFG) announced today that it will host its 2024 Investor Day on Monday, November 18, 2024, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. EST in New York City.

Principal Asset Management℠ announced today that two European real estate core property strategies received 5-star ratings and its U.S. real estate core strategy received a 4-star rating from the Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark (GRESB) for 2024. The ratings place all three strategies in the top 40% and two in the top 20% of GRESB participants worldwide1 and demonstrates the firm’s long-standing commitment to integrate sustainability standards into its real estate investment practices while pursuing positive financial results for clients.

Principal Financial Group® (Nasdaq: PFG) announced results for third quarter 2024.

Singapore is once again the world’s most financially inclusive market across 41 analyzed, followed by Hong Kong, South Korea, Switzerland, and Sweden, according to the third edition of the Global Financial Inclusion Index (the Index) from Principal Financial Group®.

Principal Financial Group® (Nasdaq: PFG) announced today that it will release third quarter 2024 financial results 15 minutes after U.S. markets close on Thursday, October 24, 2024.

The landscape of employee benefits is evolving as employers are faced with managing five generations in the workplace. A recent survey from Principal Financial Group® reveals employees find value in a variety of benefit options, and those options can influence retention in their workplace. The value of these benefits are magnified for employees who serve as caregivers for children, dependent adults, or those in a “sandwich generation” caring for both a dependent child and adult.

Principal Financial Group® is collaborating with the New York International Children’s Film Festival (the Festival) to bring a curated collection of award-winning, family-friendly short films to the Des Moines Art Center on Sunday, September 15, 2024.