If approved, the mergers will be effective in September
Principal Global Investors is a multi-boutique firm currently managing over US$340 billion of assets
Wider mandate allow funds to invest 100% of their property in foreign securities
Ban extended from SRI funds to conventional funds
Statements will be available in March
New portfolio strategy for NEI Ethical International Equity Fund
New series launched, management fees cut
Advisors who raise the topic of socially responsible investing with clients will likely make a good impression
Two continuing funds renamed
EAFE fund renamed NEI Northwest Emerging Markets Fund; management fees lowered