Prudential Finl - PRU STOCK NEWS

Prudential Financial (NYSE: PRU) has published its 13th annual Sustainability Report, outlining key efforts to promote sustainability and long-term value for stakeholders. Prudential's initiatives include product innovation such as the Sona-Mira platform in Japan, which integrates life insurance, financial products, and health wellness services. Additionally, 91% of U.S. employees engage with the Workday Learning platform for skill development. The Prudential Foundation has disbursed $47.6 million in grants, benefiting over 354,000 individuals and 5,400 small businesses. The company also improved AI governance, holds $39.1 billion in sustainable investments, and has reduced emissions by 69% since 2017. Detailed disclosures are available on prudentialesg.com.

Prudential Financial has elected Carmine Di Sibio to its Board of Directors as an independent director, effective July 1, 2024. Di Sibio, recently retired as global chairman and CEO of EY, brings extensive experience in business strategy and innovation. At EY, he led a global strategy that invested over $10 billion in technology and innovation. Di Sibio will serve on Prudential's Audit Committee. He has also held significant roles at EY including global managing partner for Client Services and chair of the Global Financial Services Markets Executive. Di Sibio is currently on the boards of PayPal and Focusing Capital on the Long Term (FCLT).

PGIM, the investment management arm of Prudential Financial (NYSE: PRU), has launched two new actively managed ETFs: PGIM Ultra Short Municipal Bond ETF (PUSH) and PGIM Municipal Income Opportunities ETF (PMIO). These ETFs aim to provide total return through current income and capital appreciation by investing at least 80% of their portfolios in municipal bonds exempt from federal income taxes. PUSH focuses on short-term, investment-grade muni bonds and has a low 0.15% expense ratio, while PMIO offers more flexibility with credit and duration risk, investing 70% in investment-grade and up to 30% in high-yield muni bonds, with a 0.25% expense ratio.

A new survey from Prudential Financial reveals that 55-year-old Americans are facing a critical 10-year period of preparation before retirement, with median savings falling below $50K. This generation is the first to retire without defined benefit pensions or full Social Security benefits, with 67% fearing they will outlive their savings. Women and those postponing retirement due to inflation face significant challenges, with women having less than one-third the savings of men. Despite interest in annuities (71%), only 6% currently plan to use them. Many 55-year-olds expect to need financial and housing support from family, yet 48% have not discussed it with their families. The survey emphasizes the need for strategic planning to improve retirement readiness.

PGIM, the global investment management business of Prudential Financial, has launched two new laddered funds of buffer ETFs: the PGIM Laddered Fund of Buffer 12 ETF (BUFP) and the PGIM Laddered Fund of Buffer 20 ETF (PBFR). Offered at a 0.50% net expense ratio, these ETFs provide exposure to U.S. large-cap equity markets with downside protection and capped upside potential. BUFP targets equal investment in 12 PGIM U.S. Large-Cap Buffer 12 ETFs, while PBFR targets 12 PGIM U.S. Large-Cap Buffer 20 ETFs. The funds are designed to meet growing client demand for flexible, accessible, and efficient investment solutions.

Prudential Financial (NYSE: PRU) will participate in the Morgan Stanley 2024 U.S. Financials Conference on June 12, 2024. Vice Chairman Rob Falzon will engage in a fireside chat at 1:45 p.m. ET. The presentation will be accessible via a live audio webcast on Prudential's Investor Relations website. A replay will be available until June 26, 2024. Prudential, a global financial services leader with $1.5 trillion in assets under management as of March 31, 2024, operates in the U.S., Asia, Europe, and Latin America. Known for its Rock symbol, Prudential has been a beacon of strength, stability, expertise, and innovation for nearly 150 years.

Jennison Associates, a division of PGIM, has appointed Stephen Weiss as Managing Director of Fixed Income Business Development. Jennison, managing $208 billion in assets, aims to leverage Weiss's 25 years of experience in institutional asset management to expand its reach in the fixed income sector. Weiss, based in the Boston office, will report to MacKenzie Hurd, head of Institutional Business Development, and focus on building client relationships. Previously, Weiss held senior roles at SLC Management and Income Research + Management. Jennison's Fixed Income team currently manages nearly $50 billion in assets, catering to major U.S. retirement plans.

SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ: SOFI) announced a $350 million personal loan securitization with PGIM Fixed Income, a Prudential Financial company. This Q1 2024 placement aims to enhance SoFi's lending capabilities.

CEO Anthony Noto highlighted the ongoing demand for SoFi's personal loan sales and emphasized the partnership with PGIM, which boasts extensive experience in asset-based finance lending.

To date, SoFi has sold over $15 billion and securitized $14.5 billion in personal loan collateral, underscoring the high quality of its loan portfolio. PGIM Fixed Income's Managing Director, Edwin Wilches, commended the long-standing partnership, which began with SoFi's student loan origins and has evolved into a multi-channel business.

Metallus (NYSE: MTUS) announced an agreement to purchase a group annuity contract from Prudential to terminate the TimkenSteel Retirement Plan, settling around $121 million of pension obligations. This move impacts about 1,000 plan participants, with Prudential starting benefit payments on August 1, 2024. The transaction involves no cash contribution from Metallus and is expected to reduce its U.S. pension obligation by $124 million, reflecting a 20% reduction. Additionally, Metallus anticipates a $3 million non-cash pension settlement gain in Q2.