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Franklin Resources, Inc. reports developments for Franklin Templeton, a global investment manager serving individual, institutional and wealth clients across public and private markets. News commonly covers assets under management, net flows, earnings, operating results and asset-class activity across equity, fixed income, alternatives, multi-asset and cash management strategies.
Company updates also include product and platform initiatives such as model portfolios, separately managed account-style solutions and private-market access, as well as developments at subsidiaries including Western Asset Management and Fiduciary Trust International. Other recurring themes include global distribution, wealth management expansion, client group leadership and capital actions tied to the company’s NYSE-listed common stock.
Franklin Resources (NYSE: BEN) has priced an underwritten public offering of $750 million aggregate principal amount of 5.500% Notes due 2036, issued at 99.137% of principal. The offering is expected to close on August 10, 2026, subject to customary conditions, under an effective SEC shelf registration dated February 5, 2025.
According to Franklin Resources, net proceeds are intended to repay approximately $700 million of outstanding revolving borrowings under its Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, without permanently reducing commitments, with the remainder for general corporate purposes. Multiple global banks are acting as bookrunners and co-managers.
Franklin Templeton (NYSE:BEN) announced further expansion of its Global Client Group leadership to support its next phase of growth. The firm appointed Elizabeth “Liz” Hogbin as Head of Global Product (effective September 30, 2026) and Rene Buehlmann as Head of Asia Pacific (effective September 21, 2026). Patrick O’Connor will move from Head of Global ETFs to Vice Chairman of the Global Client Group, focusing on ETF growth across key Asian markets and global investment solutions.
According to Franklin Templeton, fiscal year-to-date net inflows total $63.4 billion and ETF assets exceed $75 billion. The new roles are intended to strengthen global product governance, accelerate ETF expansion, deepen Asia Pacific presence, and improve coordination across product, distribution, institutional and regional teams.
Fiduciary Trust International (NYSE:BEN), a global wealth manager and Franklin Templeton subsidiary, has appointed Suhaib Bingaradi as a relationship manager in its New York headquarters, reporting to COO Craig Richards, interim regional managing director. Bingaradi brings over 15 years of experience in investment management, credit, trusts and estates, philanthropy, and banking, most recently serving as senior vice president and private client manager at Bank of America Private Bank.
According to the company, his hire supports ongoing expansion of the New York office, following recent additions of wealth director Harrison Laing in June and portfolio manager Tim Herpertz, CFA, in April.
Franklin Resources (NYSE: BEN) reported preliminary month-end assets under management of $1.80 trillion at July 31, 2026, up from $1.79 trillion at June 30, 2026. The company said the increase reflected $6 billion of long-term net inflows and favorable market movements.
By asset class, preliminary AUM was $758.4 billion in equity, $440.9 billion in fixed income, $295.4 billion in alternative, and $222.1 billion in multi-asset strategies. Long-term assets totaled $1,716.8 billion, while cash management assets were $80.8 billion, bringing total ending AUM to $1,797.6 billion.
Franklin Resources (NYSE: BEN) reported third quarter 2026 net income attributable to the company of $171.5 million, or $0.31 per diluted share, versus $268.2 million in the prior quarter and $92.3 million a year earlier. Operating income was $215.8 million, down from $323.3 million sequentially, while operating revenues rose to $2,358.4 million, up 3% quarter over quarter and 14% year over year. Adjusted net income was $386.3 million with adjusted EPS of $0.72, slightly above the prior quarter and 47% higher year over year.
Total assets under management reached a record $1,791.6 billion, up $109.5 billion in the quarter, driven by $18.4 billion of long-term net inflows and market appreciation, partially offset by $7.0 billion of cash management net outflows. Alternative AUM was a record $294.2 billion, and fiscal year-to-date private markets fundraising totaled $33.0 billion. The company returned $521.5 million to shareholders in the quarter, including $348.1 million used to repurchase 10.4 million shares, and declared a quarterly dividend of $0.33 per share. Franklin Resources also announced it will change its corporate name to Franklin Templeton, Inc. effective August 17, 2026, while retaining the ticker symbol BEN and existing capital structure.
CAIS, an alternative investment platform for independent financial advisors, announced a $170 million Series D led by Vista Equity Partners, with participation from AllianceBernstein (NYSE: AB), Blue Owl (NYSE: OWL), Carlyle (NASDAQ: CG), Fortress, Golub Capital, Lord Abbett, RBC and others. The round values CAIS at over $2 billion and lifts total capital raised to nearly $600 million, alongside a reported 3‑year organic revenue CAGR of 37%.
CAIS reports serving 2,500+ wealth firms and 65,000+ advisors overseeing about $8.5 trillion in client assets. In 1H 2026, transaction volume rose 53% year over year and total platform assets increased 55%, with 60% higher transaction volume among existing firms. Since 2025, CAIS has added 425+ new RIAs and independent broker‑dealers representing $1.8 trillion in assets and released 150+ new technology features in 1H 2026. Advisor Net Promoter Score reached 74, and the company highlights growing AI capabilities, deeper integrations with major custodians, and expanded education initiatives as it enters its “next chapter of growth.”
Clarion Partners, a majority-owned investment group of Franklin Templeton (NYSE:BEN), has acquired Clearwater at Sonoma Hills, a 94‑unit senior living community in Rohnert Park, California. The upscale, approximately 49,000‑square‑foot property, built in 2020, offers 70 assisted living and 24 memory care residences with capacity for 100 residents.
The community features restaurant‑style dining, theater, art studio, fitness center, putting green and landscaped indoor/outdoor spaces. Clearwater Living will continue as operating partner, while CBRE arranged the transaction. Clarion positions the asset within its strategy to invest in high-quality senior housing in supply‑constrained markets with favorable long‑term demographics, including projected growth in the affluent 80‑plus population and limited new competitive supply.
Fiduciary Trust International (NYSE:BEN), a global wealth manager under Franklin Templeton, appointed Sue Wilchusky as chief administrative officer.
Based in Radnor, PA, she will work with CEO Adam Spector and the executive team to coordinate firmwide strategic initiatives and support business growth.
Franklin Resources (NYSE: BEN) reported preliminary assets under management of $1.79 trillion at June 30, 2026, up from $1.78 trillion at May 31, 2026.
The month reflected $9 billion in long-term net inflows; the quarter showed $18 billion in long-term net inflows and average AUM of $1.75 trillion.
Franklin Resources (NYSE:BEN) will release its third quarter 2026 operating results on Friday, July 31, 2026, at approximately 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time. Written commentary will be posted on the company’s investor website.
Management will host a live teleconference at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time, with webcast, dial-in, and replay options available.