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Franklin Templeton Launches Franklin Exponential Data ETF (XDAT) to Harness Data Transformation

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Thursday, January 14, 2021
Technology, Professional services, Data management, Finance, Exchange-traded funds, Franklin Templeton Investments, Finance, Templeton, Investment, Financial markets

Franklin Templeton today announced the expansion of its thematic active ETF lineup with the addition of Franklin Exponential Data ETF (XDAT) .

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  • Franklin Templeton today announced the expansion of its thematic active ETF lineup with the addition of Franklin Exponential Data ETF (XDAT) .
  • We believe the coronavirus pandemic has driven a long-term, structural acceleration of data transformation, improving the quality of businesses, said Patrick OConnor, global head of ETFs for Franklin Templeton.
  • Franklin Intelligent Machines ETF (IQM) invests in companies benefitting from or facilitating advancements of machine learning technologies in areas like robotics, driverless vehicles and algorithmic data analysis.
  • The Funds principal underwriter is Franklin Templeton Distributors, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of 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 Launches Investment Institute and Announces Senior Leadership Appointments

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Tuesday, January 12, 2021
Consulting, Banking, Professional services, Finance, Finance, Companies, Investment, Franklin Templeton Investments, Templeton, UBS, Investment management, John Templeton

Terrence Murphy, CEO of ClearBridge Investments , will take on an expanded leadership role as Head of Equities for Franklin Templeton.

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  • Terrence Murphy, CEO of ClearBridge Investments , will take on an expanded leadership role as Head of Equities for Franklin Templeton.
  • The Franklin Templeton Investment Institute will serve as a center of excellence to harness the firms global investment expertise and extensive in-house research capabilities.
  • The Franklin Templeton Investment Institute brings together our deep research capabilities and global insights to create a hub for knowledge-sharing across the firms multiple autonomous specialist investment managers, said Dover.
  • 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 Vestwell to Deliver Advisor Managed Account Offering in a Modern Recordkeeping Construct

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Wednesday, January 6, 2021
Professional services, Data management, Technology, Insurance, Finance, Software, Financial technology, Templeton

Franklin Templeton has partnered with digital recordkeeping platform Vestwell to build an advisor managed account experience that will reset the bar on how advisors engage with clients.

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  • Franklin Templeton has partnered with digital recordkeeping platform Vestwell to build an advisor managed account experience that will reset the bar on how advisors engage with clients.
  • The new offering combines Franklin Templetons proprietary Goals Optimization Engine (GOE) methodology with Vestwells modern recordkeeping infrastructure to create an entirely digital, open-architecture and cost-effective managed account solution.
  • With a clear market need to revolutionize the space, Vestwell and Franklin Templeton set out to build a managed account offering that is customizable, affordable, and built on a modern fintech infrastructure that benefits all users.
  • With a native advisor managed account offering powered by Franklin Templetons Goals Optimization Engine (GOE), we can deliver on making great plans more equitable and accessible.

Franklin Templeton Canada Expands ETF Lineup with Launch of Franklin Global Growth Active ETF

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Tuesday, October 6, 2020
Finance, Companies, Financial services, Franklin Templeton Investments, LinkedIn, Templeton, UBS, Templeton Emerging Markets Investment Trust, John Templeton

Franklin Templeton Investments Corp. (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.

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  • Franklin Templeton Investments Corp. (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.
  • For more information, please visit franklintempleton.ca and connect with Franklin Templeton on Twitter , Facebook and LinkedIn , and read the Beyond Bulls & Bears blog.
  • Franklin Global Growth Fund Series F is rated within Morningstar Global Equity category.

SpotOn Raises $60 Million in Series C Funding Led by DST Global

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Wednesday, September 23, 2020
Technology, Finance, Venture capital, Professional services, Small business, Software, Restaurant, Bar, Retail, Online Retail, Templeton, Franklin Templeton Investments, Companies, Investment, DST Global, SpotOn Transact, Inc

SpotOn Transact, Inc (SpotOn), an innovative software and payments company, today announced $60 million in Series C funding.

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  • SpotOn Transact, Inc (SpotOn), an innovative software and payments company, today announced $60 million in Series C funding.
  • The round is led by DST Global , one of the worlds leading Internet investment firms, with participation from existing investors including Dragoneer Investment Group and Franklin Templeton .
  • The new funding comes on the heels of SpotOns Series B funding announcement in March and reflects the companys rapid growth over the last six months.
  • This fundraise, and partnering with a firm like DST Global, allows us to accelerate our pursuit of that goal.

Franklin Templeton Combines Award-Winning Research with Machine Learning in New Goals Optimization Engine

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Wednesday, September 16, 2020
Professional services, Data management, Technology, Finance, Software, Internet, Franklin Templeton Investments, Actuarial science, Templeton, Asset allocation, Mathematical optimization, Finance, Investment, Companies

Franklin Templeton today announced the introduction of its proprietary Goals Optimization Engine, or GOETM.

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  • Franklin Templeton today announced the introduction of its proprietary Goals Optimization Engine, or GOETM.
  • GOE is designed to take these parameters and optimize the asset allocation to maximize the probability of successfully achieving the goal by applying machine learning.
  • Franklin Templeton is also building relationships with third-party technology companies and financial institutions to enable access around the world.
  • Franklin Resources, Inc. [NYSE:BEN], is a global investment management organization with subsidiaries operating as Franklin Templeton and serving clients in over 165 countries.

Templeton World Charity Foundation Issues Request For Ideas for New Innovations for Human Flourishing

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Tuesday, September 15, 2020
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Templeton World Charity Foundation is seeking ideas from researchers around the world for new ways of understanding and promoting human flourishing.

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  • Templeton World Charity Foundation is seeking ideas from researchers around the world for new ways of understanding and promoting human flourishing.
  • This request for ideas (RFI) will be used to invest at least $40M in interdisciplinary scientific research over the next five years.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20200915005307/en/
    Now is a great time to put a stake in the ground to raise the aspirations of humanity, said Andrew Serazin, the President of Templeton World Charity Foundation.
  • Templeton World Charity Foundation welcomes ideas from experienced researchers with a position at an academic or research institution.

Franklin Templeton Completes Acquisition of Legg Mason

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Friday, July 31, 2020
Professional services, Finance, Companies, Franklin Templeton Investments, Legg Mason, Corporate finance, Corporations, LM, New York Stock Exchange, Templeton

Franklin Resources, Inc. (the Company) [NYSE:BEN], a global investment management organization with subsidiaries operating as Franklin Templeton, today announced that it has completed its previously announced acquisition of Legg Mason, Inc. [NYSE:LM] and its specialist investment managers.

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  • Franklin Resources, Inc. (the Company) [NYSE:BEN], a global investment management organization with subsidiaries operating as Franklin Templeton, today announced that it has completed its previously announced acquisition of Legg Mason, Inc. [NYSE:LM] and its specialist investment managers.
  • Were extremely excited to announce the close of our Legg Mason acquisition, representing the largest and most significant transaction in Franklin Templetons history, said Jenny Johnson, President and CEO of Franklin Templeton.
  • Franklin Resources, Inc. [NYSE:BEN] is a global investment management organization with subsidiaries operating as Franklin Templeton in over 165 countries.
  • Various forward-looking statements in this press release relate to the acquisition by Franklin Templeton of Legg Mason, including regarding expected scale opportunities, operating efficiencies and results, growth opportunities, client benefits, key assumptions, revenue realization, cost and expense synergies, financial and other benefits and returns, integration and its costs.

Franklin Templeton Appoints Jeff Masom to Head of US Distribution

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Wednesday, July 29, 2020
Professional services, Finance, Companies, Finance, Investment, Franklin Templeton Investments, Legg Mason, UBS, Templeton

Franklin Templeton today announced the appointment of Jeff Masom, CFA, as Head of US Distribution, overseeing US retail and institutional distribution, including US marketing and product strategy, reporting to the recently announced Head of Global Distribution, Adam Spector .

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  • Franklin Templeton today announced the appointment of Jeff Masom, CFA, as Head of US Distribution, overseeing US retail and institutional distribution, including US marketing and product strategy, reporting to the recently announced Head of Global Distribution, Adam Spector .
  • The acquisition of Legg Mason will establish Franklin Templeton as one of the worlds largest independent asset managers, both in the US and globally, said Jenny Johnson, President and CEO of Franklin Templeton.
  • Masom most recently served as Global Head of Institutional Distribution with RBC Global Asset Management in Boston since 2018, following his prior role as Senior Managing Director and Head of US Sales for Legg Mason.
  • Franklin Resources, Inc. [NYSE:BEN] is a global investment management organization operating, together with its subsidiaries, as Franklin Templeton.

Franklin Templeton, Gallup Launch Tracking Survey to Monitor Americans' Resumption of Pre-COVID-19 Behaviors

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Wednesday, July 22, 2020
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Gallup research has established that economic decision-making is up to 70% emotional and 30% logical.

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  • Gallup research has established that economic decision-making is up to 70% emotional and 30% logical.
  • Key survey topics will include:
    Understanding the different public health-related scenarios in which consumers would resume previous spending levels.
  • "We're excited to be partnering with Gallup on this new research project," said Sonal Desai, CIO, Franklin Templeton Fixed Income.
  • Significant sample sizes will allow Franklin Templeton and Gallup to report results at the national, regional, state and even larger metropolitan area levels.