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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.
Fiduciary Trust International, a global wealth manager and subsidiary of Franklin Templeton, welcomes Edward J. Mooney as managing director and financial planning director. Mooney's industry experience will enhance the firm's financial planning solutions, setting new industry standards and elevating client experience. His expertise in investments, wealth succession, estate and tax planning, and charitable structures will benefit high-net-worth individuals and families.
ClearBridge Investments, with $188B in assets under management, released its seventh annual Stewardship Report, focusing on ESG factors in its investment process for over 35 years. The report highlights top scores in PRI assessment, updates to its ESG policy, proxy voting activities, net zero alignment, diverse and inclusive culture, and contributions to U.N. SDGs.
Western Asset Inflation-Linked Opportunities & Income Fund (WIW) has announced the sources of distributions to be paid on April 30, 2024, and for the fiscal year 2024 year-to-date. The estimated allocations and distribution breakdown indicate a return of capital may be included. Shareholders should not infer the Fund's investment performance solely from the distribution amount. The Fund has a managed distribution policy that seeks to provide long-term total return potential through regular monthly distributions.
Franklin Templeton's Margaret King was recognized as a 2024 Volunteer of the Year by Junior Achievement of Northern California, a global charity partner of the firm. Employee volunteers like King help provide work readiness, entrepreneurship, and financial literacy education to students. King was honored at the JA Virtual Hall of Fame event in April, expressing her excitement to educate and inspire the next generation of financial and technology leaders.
Franklin Resources, Inc. (NYSE: BEN) reported net income of $124.2 million for Q2 2024, a decrease from the previous quarter. Operating income was $129.3 million. Adjusted net income was $306.6 million. AUM increased to $1,644.7 billion, with positive net flows. The acquisition of Putnam Investments expanded investment capabilities. Despite a decline in operating income, the Company remains focused on growth and innovation.
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