Templeton

AcreTrader Broadens Farmland Investment Options with Broker-Dealer Registration

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023

Fayetteville, Ark., Nov. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AcreTrader, the platform providing investors access to the farmland asset class and providing farmers a platform to grow their businesses, responds to the growing demand for alternatives by introducing new vehicles for farmland investment.

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  • Fayetteville, Ark., Nov. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AcreTrader, the platform providing investors access to the farmland asset class and providing farmers a platform to grow their businesses, responds to the growing demand for alternatives by introducing new vehicles for farmland investment.
  • While AcreTrader has historically forged relationships with well-known farmers and industry managers, its subsidiary AcreTrader Financial, LLC (AcreTrader Financial) recently registered as a Broker-Dealer in early 2023, has significantly broadened its scope of services.
  • This expansion allows AcreTrader Financial to partner with prominent ag-focused entities such as FBN Finance , Peoples Company , and Strongwater Viticultural Investments , offering investors distinctive opportunities and access.
  • AcreTrader Financial listed two farm option offerings, which both rapidly achieved full funding on the platform.

Publication Academy Receives Grant to Provide Academic, Technical, & Grant Writing Training for Templeton World Charity Foundation

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Thursday, September 22, 2022

In addition, the courses will help support re-investment in currently funded projects by training grantees in how to find new external funding opportunities and then to write successful grant proposals.

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  • In addition, the courses will help support re-investment in currently funded projects by training grantees in how to find new external funding opportunities and then to write successful grant proposals.
  • The custom curricula developed for TWCF over the past two years have resulted in a significant increase in scholarly productivity across professions and cultural backgrounds.
  • An analysis conducted in August 2021 found that participants in the TWCF Academic Writing Course tripled their total peer-reviewed publication output since the course was offered.
  • According to one grantee, a Professor of Education in El Salvador who completed the TWCF Academic Writing Course in 2021: "Before taking this course, I thought I understood how publication worked.

Franklin Templeton Appoints Dr. Ben Meng as EVP and Chairman of Asia Pacific

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Monday, July 12, 2021

Franklin Templeton today announced the appointment of Dr. Yu (Ben) Meng as Executive Vice President and Chairman of Asia Pacific, effective July 15, 2021.

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  • Franklin Templeton today announced the appointment of Dr. Yu (Ben) Meng as Executive Vice President and Chairman of Asia Pacific, effective July 15, 2021.
  • In this newly created role, Dr. Meng will help drive Franklin Templetons Asia Pacific and global growth strategy in partnership with the firms existing leadership.
  • Expanding our alternative asset business and deepening our overall commitment to the Asia Pacific region are key strategic priorities for Franklin Templeton, and Ben is uniquely experienced and positioned to lead important initiatives in the region, said Ms. Johnson.
  • Franklin Resources, Inc. [NYSE:BEN], is a global investment management organization with subsidiaries operating as Franklin Templeton and serving clients in over 165 countries.

Franklin Templeton Partners with vWise to Deliver Personalized Investment Solutions to Defined Contribution Participants

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Wednesday, July 7, 2021

Franklin Templeton today announced a strategic investment and collaboration with California-based vWise, Inc. to integrate technology, predictive analytics, behavioral finance insights and a personalized investment solution designed to improve retirement outcomes in Defined Contribution (DC) Plans.

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  • Franklin Templeton today announced a strategic investment and collaboration with California-based vWise, Inc. to integrate technology, predictive analytics, behavioral finance insights and a personalized investment solution designed to improve retirement outcomes in Defined Contribution (DC) Plans.
  • In addition, Mary Beth Glotzbach, Senior Institutional DC Strategist for Franklin Templeton, has been named to the vWise board.
  • Aggregating data from multiple sources our clients, their clients and their partners allows vWise to deliver personalized communications based on relevant demographic and financial characteristics.
  • Franklin Resources, Inc. [NYSE:BEN], is a global investment management organization with subsidiaries operating as Franklin Templeton and serving clients in over 165 countries.

Franklin Templeton Canada Lists ETFs from Boutique Investment Managers with Proven Sustainability Expertise

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Tuesday, June 29, 2021

"As we begin a new era for our firm in Canada following the acquisition of Legg Mason, we continue to bring top-performing strategies1and decades of sustainability expertise from our boutique investment managers to Canadian investors," said Duane Green, president and CEO, Franklin Templeton Canada.

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  • "As we begin a new era for our firm in Canada following the acquisition of Legg Mason, we continue to bring top-performing strategies1and decades of sustainability expertise from our boutique investment managers to Canadian investors," said Duane Green, president and CEO, Franklin Templeton Canada.
  • Franklin Brandywine Global Sustainable Income Optimiser Active ETF (FBGO) invests primarily in units of Franklin Brandywine Global Income Optimiser Fund .
  • A specialist investment manager of Franklin Templeton, ClearBridge Investments operates with investment independence from headquarters inNew Yorkand offices in Baltimore, London, San Francisco,SydneyandWilmington.
  • Franklin Templeton Investments Corp. (also known as Franklin Templeton Canada) is a subsidiary of Franklin Resources, Inc. [NYSE:BEN], a global investment management organization with subsidiaries operating as Franklin Templeton and serving clients in over 165 countries.

Franklin Templeton Canada Continues to Expand Investment Capabilities and Proven Sustainability Expertise with New Funds and ETFs

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Thursday, June 17, 2021

If approved by investors, the modified investment objective for each fund will take effect on or around September 17, 2021.

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  • If approved by investors, the modified investment objective for each fund will take effect on or around September 17, 2021.
  • A specialist investment manager of Franklin Templeton, ClearBridge Investments operates with investment independence from headquarters inNew Yorkand offices inBaltimore,London,San Francisco,SydneyandWilmington.
  • Franklin Templeton Investments Corp. (also known as Franklin Templeton Canada) is a subsidiary of Franklin Resources, Inc. [NYSE:BEN], a global investment management organization with subsidiaries operating as Franklin Templeton and serving clients in over 165 countries.
  • Franklin Templeton's mission is to help clients achieve better outcomes through investment management expertise, wealth management and technology solutions.

Dr. Jane Goodall Receives Prestigious 2021 Templeton Prize

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Thursday, May 20, 2021

b'WEST CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa., May 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Dr. Jane Goodall, DBE, founder of the Jane Goodall Institute, UN Messenger of Peace and world-renowned ethologist and conservationist, whose groundbreaking discoveries changed humanity\'s understanding of its role in the natural world, was announced today as the winner of the 2021 Templeton Prize.

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  • b'WEST CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa., May 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Dr. Jane Goodall, DBE, founder of the Jane Goodall Institute, UN Messenger of Peace and world-renowned ethologist and conservationist, whose groundbreaking discoveries changed humanity\'s understanding of its role in the natural world, was announced today as the winner of the 2021 Templeton Prize.
  • The Templeton Prize, valued at over $1.5 million, is one of the world\'s largest annual individual awards.
  • The Templeton Prize is awarded by the three Templeton philanthropies: the John Templeton Foundation, based in West Conshohocken, Pennsylvania, and by the Templeton World Charity Foundation and Templeton Religion Trust, based in Nassau, The Bahamas.
  • To learn more, visit TempletonPrize.org\nThe Jane Goodall Institute is a global community-centered conservation organization that advances the vision and work of Dr. Jane Goodall.

Dr. Jane Goodall Receives Prestigious 2021 Templeton Prize

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Thursday, May 20, 2021

b'WEST CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa., May 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Dr. Jane Goodall, DBE, founder of the Jane Goodall Institute, UN Messenger of Peace and world-renowned ethologist and conservationist, whose groundbreaking discoveries changed humanity\'s understanding of its role in the natural world, was announced today as the winner of the 2021 Templeton Prize.

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  • b'WEST CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa., May 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Dr. Jane Goodall, DBE, founder of the Jane Goodall Institute, UN Messenger of Peace and world-renowned ethologist and conservationist, whose groundbreaking discoveries changed humanity\'s understanding of its role in the natural world, was announced today as the winner of the 2021 Templeton Prize.
  • The Templeton Prize, valued at over $1.5 million, is one of the world\'s largest annual individual awards.
  • The Templeton Prize is awarded by the three Templeton philanthropies: the John Templeton Foundation, based in West Conshohocken, Pennsylvania, and by the Templeton World Charity Foundation and Templeton Religion Trust, based in Nassau, The Bahamas.
  • To learn more, visit TempletonPrize.org\nThe Jane Goodall Institute is a global community-centered conservation organization that advances the vision and work of Dr. Jane Goodall.

Templeton Distillery Launches Entrepreneur's Grant Program And 10 Year Reserve Rye Whiskey

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Monday, May 10, 2021

b'TEMPLETON, Iowa, May 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Templeton Distillery is proud to announce the launch of the Templeton Distillery Entrepreneur\'s Grant program, which will award three small businesses $10,000 each.

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  • b'TEMPLETON, Iowa, May 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Templeton Distillery is proud to announce the launch of the Templeton Distillery Entrepreneur\'s Grant program, which will award three small businesses $10,000 each.
  • "\nAll US-based businesses are invited to apply for the Templeton Distillery Entrepreneur\'s Grant, excluding those that sell alcohol or are owned by anyone under the age of 21.
  • For additional information on the grant program and Templeton Distillery\'s offerings, please visit www.templetondistilery.com and on social media at @templetondistillery.\nTempleton Distillery has earned a reputation as a leader in high quality rye whiskey.
  • All Templeton Rye products currently available for sale have been distilled and aged in Indiana, with blending and bottling taking place at the Templeton Distillery.

Franklin Templeton Canada Adds Flagship Strategies from Brandywine Global and ClearBridge Investments

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Monday, May 3, 2021

The above series consolidations will also occur for Franklin ClearBridge Sustainable International Growth Fund II.\nBrandywine Global Investment Management, LLC ("Brandywine Global") believes in the power of value investing.

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  • The above series consolidations will also occur for Franklin ClearBridge Sustainable International Growth Fund II.\nBrandywine Global Investment Management, LLC ("Brandywine Global") believes in the power of value investing.
  • Acting with conviction and discipline, Brandywine Global looks beyond short-term, conventional thinking to rigorously pursue long-term value.
  • Owned by Franklin Templeton, ClearBridge Investments operates with investment independence from headquarters in New York and offices in Baltimore, London, San Francisco, Sydney and Wilmington.\nFranklin Templeton Investments Corp. (also known as Franklin Templeton Canada) is a subsidiary of Franklin Resources, Inc. [NYSE:BEN], a global investment management organization with subsidiaries operating as Franklin Templeton and serving clients in over 165 countries.
  • Mutual funds are not guaranteed, their values change frequently, and past performance may not be repeated.\nSOURCE Franklin Templeton Investments Corp.\n'