State Street deepens partnership with Principal Financial Group
04 June 2026 US
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State Street has been selected by Principal Financial Group, a global financial services company specialising in retirement solutions, asset management and insurance, to provide custody, fund accounting, and administration services for Principal Funds.
Under the expanded mandate, Principal will use State Street’s integrated investment servicing platform and global operating scale to support the continued evolution of its mutual fund business.
The appointment reflects the focus of Principal on aligning operating strategy with scalable infrastructure as it continues to broaden its investment offerings.
The mandate builds on a relationship between State Street and Principal that spans more than a decade, during which State Street has supported Principal across a range of investment vehicles, including ETFs and collective investment trusts, as the firm has grown and diversified its product suite.
This engagement reinforces State Street’s position as a provider of integrated investment servicing solutions and underscores the firm’s ability to execute complex client conversions at scale, while maintaining continuity, resilience and high-quality service.
Joerg Ambrosius, president of Investment Services, State Street, notes: “Principal has a strong track record of innovation and client focus, and we are pleased to expand our relationship in support of their next phase of growth.
“By bringing together our global scale, deep expertise and integrated servicing capabilities, we are well positioned to enhance operational efficiency and support of Principal and the continued evolution of their investment products.”
Kamal Bhatia, president and CEO, Principal Asset Management, adds: “Partnering with State Street gives us access to a scalable operational structure and speed to market as we continue to transform our US wealth and retirement business.”
Under the expanded mandate, Principal will use State Street’s integrated investment servicing platform and global operating scale to support the continued evolution of its mutual fund business.
The appointment reflects the focus of Principal on aligning operating strategy with scalable infrastructure as it continues to broaden its investment offerings.
The mandate builds on a relationship between State Street and Principal that spans more than a decade, during which State Street has supported Principal across a range of investment vehicles, including ETFs and collective investment trusts, as the firm has grown and diversified its product suite.
This engagement reinforces State Street’s position as a provider of integrated investment servicing solutions and underscores the firm’s ability to execute complex client conversions at scale, while maintaining continuity, resilience and high-quality service.
Joerg Ambrosius, president of Investment Services, State Street, notes: “Principal has a strong track record of innovation and client focus, and we are pleased to expand our relationship in support of their next phase of growth.
“By bringing together our global scale, deep expertise and integrated servicing capabilities, we are well positioned to enhance operational efficiency and support of Principal and the continued evolution of their investment products.”
Kamal Bhatia, president and CEO, Principal Asset Management, adds: “Partnering with State Street gives us access to a scalable operational structure and speed to market as we continue to transform our US wealth and retirement business.”
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