Asset management expertise for Asia investors

Amplify your investment portfolio opportunities.

With our in-depth expertise in Asia and global markets.

As a global leader in asset management, we are focused on harnessing the potential of every opportunity to secure an advantage for our investors in over 80 markets.

Our offering covers all asset classes, and access to both public and private capabilities. Investors can utilize our actionable global and local market insights to help guide their investment portfolios. Our direct access to the markets in which we invest, combined with proximity to the clients we serve, provide valuable advantages. As the 29th largest manager of worldwide institutional assets1, we currently manage $741 billion in assets under management (AUM)2.

Take advantage of our expertise

Today’s complex market – in Asia or around the world – require actionable insights that identify opportunities now, while positioning for tomorrow’s growth. Our team of specialized experts in Asia offer a clear point of view – helping you to make decisions with confidence.

income

Asian markets in focus for fixed income opportunities

Investors don’t need to look any further than Asia for attractive opportunities for investment-grade and high-yield sectors ...

Howe Chung Wan

Howe Chung Wan

Head of Asian Fixed Income

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Real estate

Interest-rate outlook brightens potential for REITs

The rise of interest rates over the past two years have had significant impact around the globe, discover opportunities ...

Shern-Ling Koh

Shern-Ling Koh

Portfolio Manager, Real Estate

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Growth

Asian investors: Look close to home for opportunities in equities

Asian equity valuations comparing favorably to US and other developed markets ...

Chris Leow

Christopher Leow

Chief Investment Officer, Asia ex-Japan

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Providing a timely look at the latest trends, themes and investment ideas across all asset classes.

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Explore public and private capabilities with an expert in Asia and global markets.

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Our expertise in region

We’ve been in Asia for nearly 30 years, showing our on the ground expertise with:

  • 1,000+ team members
  • 150+ investment professionals in Asia
  • Access to 650+ global investment professionals
  • 10 markets

Know more about Principal

Principal is headquartered in the United States and has been in business for over 140 years – offering retirement, insurance, and asset management solutions. We are listed as 236 on Fortune’s list of the Largest 500 Corporations based on revenue3, listed on Nasdaq as: PFG, and employ over 20,000 staff globally.


1. Managers ranked by total worldwide assets out of 411 managers profiled as of December 31, 2023 “Largest Money Managers,” PENSIONS & INVESTMENTS, June 2024.

2. Principal Financial Group total assets under management (AUM), as of September 30, 2024.

3. May 2024.

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