Franklin Resources Inc Stock Price, News & Analysis

AdvisorEngine has announced the hiring of three key leaders: George Tamer as Head of Sales, Suleman Din as Advisor Intelligence Lead, and Christina Esfehani as Head of Product Marketing. This move supports the company’s goal to add 25 new hires in the upcoming year, reflecting its commitment to enhancing client services. Tamer brings 25 years of wealth management expertise; Din is set to develop thought leadership in digital wealth management; and Esfehani aims to sharpen product communication. These additions signal a strategic effort to strengthen AdvisorEngine's position in the competitive market.

Franklin Resources, Inc. (NYSE:BEN) announces its acquisition of O’Shaughnessy Asset Management (OSAM), enhancing its position in the separately managed account (SMA) sector. With $130 billion in SMA assets under management, this acquisition adds OSAM’s $6.4 billion AUM and innovative Canvas® platform, supporting factor-based and custom indexing solutions. The deal is expected to improve client services through tailored investment strategies and is set to close in Q4 2021, pending customary conditions.

Benefit Street Partners Realty Trust has announced a third quarter 2021 common dividend of $0.355 per share, payable on October 1, 2021. This dividend benefits stockholders of record as of September 30, 2021. Additionally, the company is in the process of a merger with Capstead Mortgage Corporation, under an agreement dated July 25, 2021. The SEC has declared the registration statement effective as of September 3, 2021. Both companies encourage stockholders to review the relevant documents thoroughly for significant details regarding the merger.

Fiduciary Trust International, a wealth management subsidiary of Franklin Templeton, has appointed Michael A. Bayles as a senior portfolio manager in New York. Bayles joins from Wells Fargo, where he held significant roles for over a decade. He is experienced in managing portfolios for high-net-worth clients and is a CFA charterholder. The company emphasizes the importance of having knowledgeable teams to meet evolving client needs. Fiduciary Trust International has been expanding its team recently, indicating ongoing growth and commitment to client service.

Franklin Resources, Inc. (NYSE:BEN) has acquired the US-based Investment Grade Credit team from Aviva Investors, which includes senior portfolio managers Josh Lohmeier and Michael Cho. This team manages over $7.5 billion in assets across various credit strategies. The acquisition aims to enhance Franklin Templeton Fixed Income's capabilities, particularly in investment grade credit and institutional client solutions. Tom Meyers has been appointed as SVP, Senior Director of Investments and Strategy Development, focusing on expanding Franklin Templeton's reach and offerings in the institutional market.

Legg Mason Partners Fund Advisor, LLC has announced the monthly distributions for its closed-end funds under the managed distribution policy for October and November 2021. The Western Asset Inflation-Linked Opportunities & Income Fund (WIW) will distribute $0.04350 per share for both months. Key dates include the record date on 10/22/2021 for October and 11/22/2021 for November. The managed distribution policy may change, potentially affecting the market price of the shares.

Franklin Limited Duration Income Trust (FTF) announced a distribution of $0.0770 per common share, payable on October 15, 2021, for shareholders of record on September 30, 2021. The Fund has adopted a managed distribution plan, intending to provide a 10% annual fixed rate based on the prior month's average net asset value (NAV). However, distributions may include returns of capital or long-term capital gains if investment income is insufficient. The Board may amend or terminate the plan without prior notice, and it could adversely affect the market price of the Fund's shares.

Franklin Universal Trust (NYSE: FT) has announced a distribution of $0.0425 per share, payable on October 15, 2021, to shareholders of record as of September 30, 2021. The ex-dividend date is set for September 29, 2021. Distributions may change based on the Fund’s net investment income, and past distributions do not predict future results. Franklin Resources, Inc. (NYSE: BEN) manages over $1.5 trillion in assets, providing investment management solutions worldwide.

Franklin Limited Duration Income Trust (FTF) has declared a dividend of $0.0776 per common share, payable on September 15, 2021, to shareholders of record as of August 31, 2021. The dividend consists of an estimated $0.0420 per share in net investment income and $0.0356 per share as return of principal. The Fund follows a managed distribution plan aiming for a minimum annual distribution rate of 10% based on average monthly net asset value. Shareholders will be notified of the source of income for each dividend, with tax treatment varying for different distributions.