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Franklin Resources, trading under the ticker symbol BEN, generates news across multiple dimensions of the global asset management industry. As one of the world's largest investment managers operating through the Franklin Templeton brand family, the company's announcements span fund performance updates, strategic acquisitions, product launches, and regulatory developments affecting both the firm and the broader investment management sector.
Investment performance drives significant news coverage, particularly for the firm's flagship fixed income and international equity strategies that have defined its market position for decades. Quarterly earnings reports reveal trends in assets under management, fee revenues, and net client flows—metrics that reflect both market movements and the company's competitive standing. Franklin Resources' multi-brand structure means news may originate from any of its specialized subsidiaries, including Western Asset Management, Legg Mason, Clarion Partners, or other investment teams managing distinct strategies.
Strategic developments represent another major news category for Franklin Resources. Acquisitions that expand the firm's capabilities into new asset classes or geographic markets generate substantial coverage, as do partnerships involving the company's blockchain technology platform for tokenized investment products. Product launches, particularly in the growing exchange-traded fund segment and alternative investments, signal the firm's response to evolving client preferences and market opportunities. Regulatory filings including proxy statements reveal executive compensation structures and governance matters relevant to shareholders of this publicly traded investment manager.
For investors tracking Franklin Resources, this news feed provides comprehensive coverage of material developments affecting the company's business operations, competitive positioning, and financial performance. Bookmark this page to monitor announcements from one of the asset management industry's most established firms serving retail, institutional, and high-net-worth clients worldwide.
Franklin Resources, Inc. (NYSE: BEN) reported preliminary assets under management (AUM) of
Templeton Global Income Fund (NYSE: GIM) has announced a monthly distribution of
The Fund operates under a managed distribution plan guaranteeing a minimum distribution rate of 7.5% per annum, calculated from its average monthly net asset value (NAV). Returns may include capital gains or return of capital, depending on available distributable income.
Franklin Resources, Inc. (NYSE:BEN) announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.28 per share, payable on October 15, 2021, to stockholders of record as of September 30, 2021. This dividend matches the previous quarter's payment and marks a 4% increase from the same quarter last year. The company, based in California, boasts over $1.5 trillion in assets under management and serves clients in over 165 countries with comprehensive investment solutions.
Fiduciary Trust International, a subsidiary of Franklin Templeton, has welcomed Taylor Custis as trust counsel and senior relationship manager based in Atlanta, GA. With nearly 20 years of experience, Custis specializes in wealth planning for ultra-high-net-worth families. Her previous role was at Wells Fargo’s Abbot Downing, where she served as a senior wealth strategist. The firm manages over $99 billion in assets and emphasizes strategic wealth planning and estate services to meet evolving client needs.
Franklin Limited Duration Income Trust (FTF) announced a monthly distribution of $0.0776 per common share, payable on September 15, 2021, for shareholders of record on August 31, 2021. The Fund's managed distribution plan aims for a minimum annual distribution rate of 10% based on average monthly net asset value (NAV). Distributions may include capital gains or return of capital if sufficient investment income is not available. The Fund's Board can amend or terminate this plan without prior notice, which may affect market prices.
Franklin Universal Trust [NYSE: FT] has announced a distribution of $0.0425 per share, payable on September 15, 2021, to shareholders recorded by August 31, 2021. The ex-dividend date is August 30, 2021. The fund's distributions may vary based on its net investment income, and past distributions do not guarantee future trends. The announcement also highlights the inherent risks in investments, including potential loss of principal and sensitivity to interest rate changes.
Templeton Dragon Fund, Inc. (NYSE: TDF) has announced a total distribution of $2.4022 per share, which comprises $0.9258 from short-term capital gains and $1.4764 from long-term capital gains. Shareholders of record will receive this distribution on September 20, 2021, with an ex-dividend date of September 2, 2021.
Franklin Resources, Inc. (NYSE: BEN), the parent company of Templeton Dragon Fund, operates globally with over $1.5 trillion in assets under management and aims to enhance client outcomes through diverse investment management solutions.
The Franklin Limited Duration Income Trust (FTF) has announced a dividend of $0.0780 per common share, payable on August 13, 2021, to shareholders of record as of July 30, 2021. Of this dividend, $0.0417 is from net investment income and $0.0363 represents a return of principal. The Fund operates a managed distribution plan ensuring monthly distributions at a 10% annual fixed rate based on average monthly net asset value (NAV), but the plan's effectiveness is not guaranteed. Changes to this plan may impact the market price of shares.
Franklin Templeton has appointed Mike Foley as the new Head of US Institutional Services, effective September 7. Foley will lead the firm’s US institutional distribution, overseeing direct sales and consultant relations. His extensive experience includes leadership roles at Guggenheim Investments and BlackRock. This appointment aims to capitalize on growth opportunities following the Legg Mason acquisition. The firm will focus on acquiring new business, retaining client assets, and enhancing product development to serve institutional clients better.
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