“These prestigious awards are a testament to the excellent work done by many around the world,” said Jim McCaughan, CEO of Principal Global Investors.

“We’re pleased to be recognized globally for our broad expertise and ability to deliver strong investment performance.”

Investments & Pensions Europe
Earlier this month, Investments & Pensions Europe (IPE) magazine presented Principal Global Investors with two 2013 Pension Fund Perception Programme Awards. IPE is the leading European publication for institutional investors and those running pension funds. The awards recognize asset managers rated highest by their pension fund clients.

2013 Pension Fund Perception Programme Awards won by Principal Global Investors include:

• Managers Recommended to Other Pension Funds by 100% of Clients
• Highest-Rated Managers for Environmental, Social & Governance

Principal Global Investors was also nominated for the Highest-Rated Managers for Quality of Investment Management award.

Institutional Investor
Institutional Investor magazine will recognize Principal Global Equities with the top award in the non-U.S. equity value (excluding emerging markets) category at its 4th Annual U.S. Investment Management Awards on May 16 in New York City.

The awards highlight U.S. institutional investors in more than 35 asset classes and strategies who stood out for their exceptional performance, risk management and service. Award winners were chosen by the editorial staff of Institutional Investor based on the results of a survey of U.S. institutional investors.

Global Finance
Global Finance magazine recently announced the winners of its 6th annual awards for the World’s Best Islamic Financial Institutions. The publication, which provides data and analysis on international financial markets in 192 countries, named CIMB-Principal Islamic Asset Management the Best Asset Management Company. CIMB-Principal Islamic Asset Management is a partnership between Principal Global Investors and CIMB Group Holdings Berhad to provide Shariah-compliant investment solutions to global institutional investors.

The awards will be given on October 12 at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C.

AsianInvestor
Principal Global Investors has been nominated for an award given by AsianInvestor magazine, the leading publication dedicated to the region’s asset management industry. The 2013 AsianInvestor Investment Performance Awards are based on a firm’s performance (in absolute or risk-adjusted terms) and ability to provide the best strategies and solutions to Asian clients.

Principal Global Investors’ nomination is in the Asia ex-Japan Equity category. The awards will be presented at an event on May 23 in Hong Kong.

These awards and nominations follow the December 2012 ranking of The Principal® as the top large company on Pensions & Investments magazine’s inaugural list of the Best Places to Work in Money Management.

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