Principal® Expands Custody Solutions Program for Regional and Community Banks
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.
Principal® to Acquire Employee Benefits Company Beam BenefitsPrincipal Financial Group® (Nasdaq: PFG) announced today an agreement to acquire Beam Benefits, an employee benefits company serving over 25,000 small businesses.
Principal to Announce Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results
Principal Financial Group® (Nasdaq: PFG) announced today that it will release second quarter 2026 financial results after U.S. markets close on Monday, July 27, 2026.
Principal® Broadens Retirement Income Offering with New Options
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 will include the Principal® LifeTime Income Builder Index collective investment trusts (CITs) target date funds (TDFs).
Principal Asset Management® Launches Fixed Income ETF Suite
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 rate, credit, and inflation dynamics.
Principal® Announces New Integration With Employee Navigator to Streamline Enrollment Experience
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.
Macroeconomic Realities Reshape U.S. Business Outlooks
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. The latest Principal Financial Well‑Being Index℠, a quarterly measure of business sentiment and financial health, finds business optimism declined in March as rising macroeconomic pressures took hold. The Index fell to 6.06 out of 10, which is a nearly 6% decline from January, and erases a modest rebound realized in the second half of 2025.
Principal Financial Group Names Tim Brown as New General Counsel
Principal Financial Group® (Nasdaq: PFG) announced today Tim Brown will join the company as executive vice president, general counsel, and secretary, effective June 8, 2026. Brown will lead legal, government relations, and compliance, and serve as corporate secretary to the Principal® Board of Directors.
Principal Financial Group Announces First Quarter 2026 Results
Principal Financial Group® (Nasdaq: PFG) announced results for first quarter 2026.
Principal to Announce First Quarter 2026 Financial Results
Principal Financial Group® (Nasdaq: PFG) announced today that it will release first quarter 2026 financial results after U.S. markets close on Thursday, April 23, 2026.
Principal® Named One of the 2026 World’s Most Ethical Companies® by Ethisphere
Principal Financial Group® has been honored as one of the 2026 World’s Most Ethical Companies® by Ethisphere, reaffirming the organization’s long-standing dedication to integrity and ethical leadership. This milestone marks the 15th time Principal has received this honor.
U.S. Businesses Signal Growth in Early 2026
After a year defined by cost pressures and economic uncertainty, U.S. businesses are positioned for renewed momentum and growth in 2026. The latest Principal Financial Well-Being Index℠ (Index), a quarterly measurement of business health, growth, and optimism finds sentiment among business leaders has stabilized, measuring 6.65 out of 10 in January 2026 – a slight uptick from 6.5 in October 2025.
Principal® Expands Dental and Group Benefits Presence in Alabama
Today, Principal Financial Group® announced a definitive agreement with Southland Benefit Solutions (SBS) to acquire its single-state dental network, DentaNet. In addition, Principal will obtain renewal rights for a block of group insurance contracts through Canopy Insurance. Canopy Insurance and Southland Benefit Solutions are subsidiaries of Collateral Holdings, LLC.
Deanna Strable to Speak at 2026 Bank of America Financial Services Conference
Principal Financial Group® (Nasdaq: PFG) announced today that Deanna Strable, chair, president, and chief executive officer, will participate in a fireside chat at the Bank of America Financial Services Conference on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, beginning at approximately 8:50 a.m. Eastern Time. During the session, Strable will address a variety of industry and company specific topics in a question-and-answer format.
The Rock in Transition: A Comprehensive Research Feature on Prudential Financial (NYSE: PRU)Published on December 26, 2025 Introduction Prudential Financial, Inc. (
NYSE: PRU) stands at a critical juncture as 2025 draws to a close. Long synonymous with stability—represented by its iconic Rock of Gibraltar logo—the Newark-based financial giant has spent the last year navigating a significant leadership transition and an aggressive pivot toward a more capital-efficient business [...]
Principal Financial Group to Hold Combined Earnings and Outlook Call
Principal Financial Group® (Nasdaq: PFG) announced today that it will release fourth quarter and full year 2025 financial results and the company’s outlook for 2026 after U.S. markets close on Monday, February 9, 2026.
