Principal Financial Group

(DES MOINES, Iowa) – U.S. employers are more optimistic about the economy and their own business outlooks, but many workers remain uncertain about their financial futures, according to the latest Principal Financial Well-Being Index℠. Nearly seven in 10 employers (69%) say employees are delaying retirement because of current economic conditions, underscoring the continued pressure workers face as they plan for long-term financial security.

FRANKFURT, Aug. 6 2026 – Principal Asset Management® today announced the appointment of Daniel Maric as Managing Director, Head of European Distribution, a newly created role focused on advancing the firm’s regional growth strategy and deepening relationships with clients and partners across Europe.

Tournament surpasses $83 million in charitable giving since 2007 (DES MOINES, Iowa) - The Principal® Charity Classic today announced the 2026 tournament generated a record $10.8 million for youth, marking the largest charitable contribution in tournament history. As Principal Financial Group® celebrates its 20th year as title sponsor, the tournament has now generated more than $83 million to support youth-focused initiatives since 2007.

(DES MOINES, Iowa) — Principal Financial Group® today announced it has been recognized as a World’s Top Disability Inclusive Business based on its performance on the Disability Index®, the leading global benchmark for disability inclusion in business. This recognition highlights how Principal fosters a workplace where employees of all abilities can grow, contribute their talents, and help drive business performance.

Enhanced offering from Principal® delivers institutional trust and custody capabilities designed to strengthen client value and overall banking relationship (DES MOINES, Iowa) – Principal Financial Group ® (Nasdaq: PFG) announced today the expansion of its Principal® Custody Solutions Bank Referral Program to help address a common obstacle regional and community banks face when seeking an institutional trust and custody services partner.

(DES MOINES, Iowa) – Principal Financial Group® (Nasdaq: PFG) announced today an agreement to acquire Beam Benefits, an employee benefits company serving over 25,000 small businesses. “Beam Benefits’ focus on serving the small business market aligns directly with our commitment to helping small and midsized businesses (SMBs) protect their businesses and their employees,” said Amy Friedrich, president of Benefits and Protection at Principal.

(DES MOINES, Iowa)—Principal Financial Group®,is expanding its Principal® income suite with additional offerings designed to help Americans turn retirement savings into dependable income. The new savings vehicles with the ability to generate lifetime income can be available within an employer’s defined contribution investment lineup and include the Principal® LifeTime Income Builder Index collective investment trusts (CITs) target date funds (TDFs).

(DES MOINES, Iowa) – Principal Asset Management® today announced the launch of Principal® Fit, a fixed income exchange-traded fund (ETF) suite that includes four newly launched exchange-traded funds, expanding the firm’s lineup and enhancing fixed income capabilities for investors. The suite and newly launched ETFs are designed to support more precise and flexible portfolio positioning as investors navigate evolving interest rates, credit, and inflation dynamics.

(DES MOINES, Iowa) – Principal Financial Group® announced the launch of a new integration with Employee Navigator, a leading benefits administration platform, to streamline evidence of insurability (EOI) during employee benefits enrollment. Available to active Employee Navigator clients, the integration reflects continued investment by Principal to further simplify benefits administration and enhance the enrollment experience for employers and employees alike.

(DES MOINES, Iowa) – Against a backdrop of renewed inflationary pressure, escalating global conflict, and price volatility across energy and financial markets, U.S. business leaders have moved from early-year optimism to proceeding with greater caution as they work to maintain stability through ongoing uncertainty.