Principal completes acquisition of Principal Pnb Asset Management Company in India
Principal completes acquisition
of Principal Pnb Asset Management Company in India
(Mumbai, India) –
Principal Financial Group announced today the completion of a full share
buy-back of PNB’s shares giving Principal full ownership of the Principal Pnb
Asset Management Company Private Limited.
“We are excited to
build on our commitment to helping Indians achieve their personal investment
goals and increase their long term financial security by further investing in
this important market,” said Pedro Borda, President of Principal Southeast Asia
and India. “Punjab National Bank continues to be a valuable partner as a
distributor through their vast branch network.”
Principal has been in
India for nearly 20 years, delivering investment products and services to
retail and institutional clients. In the future, Principal is planning to
continue to bring innovation to the Indian market through digital advancements
that will help our distribution partners better serve their customers and give
customers greater access to manage their investments online.
As a global asset
management leader in providing their customers’ long-term financial security,
Principal helps middle class citizens in 10 emerging markets across Asia and
Latin America plan and invest for their financial security through our
retirement and long-term savings franchise.
“India has a large
emerging middle class who will benefit from innovation and additional access to
long-term saving and investment products,” said Borda. “We are excited about
this next chapter for Principal in India as we continue to invest in and
explore growth opportunities that enable us to bring our global asset
management expertise to the local market.”
Pending regulatory
approval, the Asset Management Company will be known as Principal Asset
Management Company Private Limited.
About Principal®
Principal helps
people and companies around the world build, protect and advance their
financial well-being through retirement, insurance and asset management
solutions that fit their lives. Our employees are passionate about helping
clients of all income and portfolio sizes achieve their goals – offering
innovative ideas, investment expertise and real-life solutions to make
financial progress possible. To find out more, visit us at principal.com.
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