Franklin Resources is a global investment management organization that offers a diverse range of investment solutions across various asset classes, including equity, fixed income, and alternative investments. The company focuses on helping clients achieve their financial goals through active management and a client-centric approach, utilizing extensive research and expert insights. With a presence in numerous countries, Franklin Resources serves a wide array of investors, including individuals, institutions, and financial intermediaries, delivering innovative strategies and products tailored to meet the unique needs of its clientele. Read More
Franklin Resources, Inc. (Franklin Templeton) (NYSE: BEN) today reported preliminary month-end assets under management (AUM) of $1.68 trillion at December 31, 2025, compared to $1.67 trillion at November 30, 2025. This month’s increase in preliminary AUM reflected long-term net inflows of $28 billion, inclusive of reinvested distributions of $26 billion, the impact of net market, distributions and other, and $1 billion of long-term net outflows at Western Asset Management1. Excluding Western Asset Management, preliminary long-term net inflows were $29 billion.
Franklin Templeton today released its 2026 Private Markets Outlook highlighting key macro-themes and where they see the most attractive opportunities for investors in 2026 and beyond.
Financial providers use their expertise in capital allocation and risk assessment to help facilitate economic growth while offering consumers and businesses essential financial services. But uncertainty about fiscal and monetary policy has tempered enthusiasm,
limiting the industry's gains to 5.6% over the past six months.
This return lagged the S&P 500's 11.3% climb.
SAN FRANCISCO – In a landmark conclusion to 2025, XRP has solidified its position as a cornerstone of the digital asset market, successfully maintaining a $2.00 price floor following a series of transformative regulatory victories. The stability comes on the heels of the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of
In a landmark week for the digital asset industry, Ripple has officially crossed the threshold into the inner sanctum of the U.S. financial system. On December 12, 2025, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) granted conditional approval for the charter of Ripple National Trust Bank (RNTB)
As of December 23, 2025, the digital asset landscape has reached a definitive turning point with Ripple officially receiving conditional approval from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) for a national trust bank charter. This regulatory milestone, coupled with the XRP token’s resilience around the $2.
Franklin Resources, Inc. (the “Company”) [NYSE:BEN] announced a quarterly cash dividend in the amount of $0.33 per share payable on January 9, 2026 to stockholders of record holding shares of common stock at the close of business on December 30, 2025. The quarterly dividend of $0.33 per share represents a 3.1% increase over the dividends paid for the prior quarter and the same quarter last year. The Company has raised its dividend every year since 1981.
Franklin Templeton, a global investment leader with more than $1.6 trillion in assets under management, today announced the launch of the Franklin Small Cap Enhanced ETF (NYSE Arca: FSML), a new addition to the firm’s expanding active ETF lineup in the United States. FSML seeks long-term capital appreciation using a systematic multi-factor investment framework that incorporates a proprietary conviction factor leveraging the insights from Franklin Templeton’s specialist managers—an approach designed to offer a more informed and adaptive way to access small-cap opportunities.
A highly volatile stock can deliver big gains - or just as easily wipe out a portfolio if things go south.
While some investors embrace risk, mistakes can be costly for those who aren’t prepared.
Fiduciary Trust International, a global wealth manager and wholly owned subsidiary of Franklin Templeton, announces that Andres Rodriguez has joined as a wealth director based in its office in Coral Gables, FL.
Ether (ETH) has recently demonstrated significant strength, experiencing an impressive 8% surge on December 2, 2025, as part of a broader rally that saw the cryptocurrency climb from $2,860 to $3,680 within the first week of December. This explosive upward movement, which included a 10% rally over four
The Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst Association (CAIA), the global professional body for alternative investment professionals, has entered a multi-year strategic partnership with Franklin Templeton, a leading global institutional asset manager. This newly expanded collaboration, formalized during a signing ceremony at Abu Dhabi Finance Week, underscores a shared commitment to deepening education, community, and industry standards across the global investment landscape.
As the craze of earnings season draws to a close, here’s a look back at some of the most exciting (and some less so) results from Q3. Today, we are looking at custody bank stocks, starting with Franklin Resources (NYSE:BEN).
Franklin Templeton today announced it will liquidate and dissolve ClearBridge Sustainable Infrastructure ETF (INFR). The liquidation is anticipated to occur on or about January 29, 2026. The liquidation was approved by the Fund’s board of trustees on December 4, 2025.
Franklin Resources, Inc. (Franklin Templeton) (NYSE: BEN) today reported preliminary month-end assets under management (AUM) of $1.67 trillion at November 30, 2025, compared to $1.68 trillion at October 31, 2025. This month’s preliminary AUM reflected flat long-term flows, inclusive of $1 billion of long-term net outflows at Western Asset Management1, and the impact of positive markets. Excluding Western Asset Management, preliminary long-term net inflows were $1 billion.
Shares of steel wire manufacturer Insteel (NYSE:IIIN) jumped 2.9% in the afternoon session after Franklin Resources Inc. disclosed it had significantly increased its ownership stake in the company. According to a regulatory filing, the investment firm grew its holdings by 632.0% in the second quarter, buying an additional 75,734 shares of the industrial products company. Following the purchase, Franklin Resources Inc. held 87,717 shares, representing about 0.45% of Insteel Industries. Such a large buy from a major institutional investor often signals strong confidence in a company's future prospects, which can encourage other investors and lead to a higher stock price.
