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The Templeton Emerging Markets Income Fund (NYSE: TEI) announced a monthly distribution of $0.0635 per share, payable on April 29, 2022, to shareholders of record on April 18, 2022. This distribution is part of a managed distribution plan with a minimum fixed rate of 10% based on the average monthly net asset value (NAV). The plan aims to provide consistent monthly distributions, but there are no guarantees it will succeed in narrowing the market price discount to NAV. Distributions may also include returns of capital or long-term capital gains.

Eaglebrook Advisors has secured a strategic investment from Franklin Resources (NYSE: BEN), enhancing its capabilities to meet rising market demand for digital asset separately managed accounts (SMAs). The investment adds to the $22M already raised, including a $20M Series A funding round. This partnership aims to accelerate technology and product development, benefiting financial advisors and clients. Since its inception in 2019, Eaglebrook's platform has expanded to serve over 500 financial advisors across the U.S., supported by strong industry partnerships.

Franklin Resources, Inc. (NYSE: BEN) has completed the acquisition of Lexington Partners L.P. as of April 1, 2022. This strategic move enhances Franklin Templeton's alternative asset strategies, now totaling over $200 billion in assets under management. Lexington, a prominent global manager of secondary private equity and co-investment funds, brings significant expertise with $57 billion in AUM. The acquisition is expected to fuel growth and operational efficiencies, while maintaining Lexington's brand and investment approach.

Templeton Global Income Fund (GIM) has announced its distribution sources scheduled for March 31, 2022. The fund's monthly distribution per share is estimated at $0.0362, with 39% from net investment income and 61% classified as a return of capital. Year-to-date, the cumulative distribution is $0.0687 per share, with a significant portion also from return of capital. The fund's managed distribution plan has been updated to a minimum annual rate of 8%, up from 7.5%, to enhance shareholder returns. Shareholders are cautioned that returns of capital do not represent investment performance.

Templeton Emerging Markets Income Fund (NYSE: TEI) announced its distribution sources for March 31, 2022. The fund's estimated monthly distribution is $0.0632 per share, with 60% from net investment income, and 40% as a return of capital. Cumulative distributions for 2022 are projected at $0.1281 per share, with 64% derived from net investment income. The fund's managed distribution plan aims for a minimum annual distribution rate of 10% based on NAV. Notably, the fund's average annual return over five years is -3.53%, raising questions about its investment performance.

Franklin Universal Trust (NYSE: FT) announced the estimated sources of its upcoming distributions for March 31, 2022, highlighting a monthly distribution of $0.0425 per share, sourced entirely from net investment income. For the fiscal year-to-date through February 28, 2022, the total cumulative distribution per share is $0.2942, with 61% from net investment income. The Fund emphasizes that past distributions do not guarantee future trends and warns that some distributions may be a return of capital, not indicative of investment performance.

Fiduciary Trust International, a subsidiary of Franklin Templeton, has appointed Julie Min Chayet as wealth director at its New York office. Chayet brings extensive experience, having previously served as managing director at Bank of America Private Bank and as head of the trust department at U.S. Trust. Her role will enhance fiduciary services for complex trusts and estates, aligning with the firm’s commitment to multigenerational wealth management. Fiduciary Trust International manages over $102 billion in assets and has a 90-year history in the industry.