Global insights
The latest from our experts and research on the emerging topics impacting people and businesses’ ability to make financial progress.
Research and insights on financial security
Singapore retains No. 1 position for financial inclusion globally.
A clear relationship exists between market maturity and the main source of financial inclusion support.
Financial inclusion is improving fastest in the economies that have—or are building—a digitally-enabled financial system.
The world’s largest economies are failing to make progress in financial inclusion.
Businesses report steady growth.
According to the 2024 Wave 1 Principal Financial Well-Being Index, businesses continue to navigate tough economic conditions and have demonstrated steady growth through recent events.
Businesses who describe themselves as growing (%)
- All
- Small businesses
- Large businesses
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Research insights inspire financial progress
Asset management and investments
Read global insights and quick takes on the capital markets from Principal Asset Management.
Business and protection solutions
Discover key trends and timely issues for small and midsize business owners and their employees.
Retirement
Dive deep into insights across the retirement journeys of individuals and employers.
Sustainability
Review the data that drives our Sustainability strategy.