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Vanguard suspends trading in Russian securities

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 8 MAR 2022
... and our team members around the globe." It follows similar decisions by several other asset owners, including Franklin Templeton which said it has "committed to avoiding any support or enrichment to Russia and Belarus as a result of our investment decisions ...

EM investors brace for geopolitical impact

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 25 FEB 2022
... double-digit declines in 2022 as investors factor in the risk of sanctions, dividend cuts and higher risk premiums," Franklin Templeton said. Prior to this conflict, the team saw constructive, diversified exposures, particularly in Russia's energy ...

US fund manager hires former Legg Mason executive

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 28 JAN 2022
... year and before that was country head of the Australia and New Zealand operations for four years. In 2020, Franklin Templeton acquired Legg Mason and its subsidiaries Western Asset and ClearBridge Investments to create a $2.24 trillion investment powerhouse ...

Franklin Templeton hires from HUB24

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 NOV 2021
... Group. "We are delighted to have someone of Marc's calibre and experience join our growing team in Sydney," Franklin Templeton Australia head of sales Felicity Walsh said. "I am sure Marc will appreciate the Franklin Templeton culture which revolves ...

Shaw and Partners appoints sales lead

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 8 NOV 2021
Shaw and Partners has appointed a former Franklin Templeton and J.P. Morgan executive as director of sales and distribution, Australia. Matthew Jackson has taken on the role, responsible for strategy, business development and investor relations for ...

Charter Hall Direct bolsters distribution team

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  THURSDAY, 30 SEP 2021
... appointed state distribution manager for Victoria and Tasmania. He was previously a key account manager at Franklin Templeton and was national manager-strategy investments at Australian Unity Wealth. Mark Weingarth has taken on the role of state distribution ...

Aviva Investors names credit lead, offloads US team

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 28 SEP 2021
The global asset manager has appointed a new head of credit, as Franklin Templeton acquires its US-based investment grade credit team. Aviva Investors has appointed Caroline Hedges as head of credit, replacing Colin Purdie who was promoted earlier this ...

Franklin Templeton hires from GSFM

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 SEP 2021
Franklin Templeton has appointed a new sales director, hiring from GSFM. Huw O'Grady will join the firm in the position of sales director, based in Melbourne. He joins from GSFM, where O'Grady spent seven years as key account manager, responsible for ...

IMAP names award winners

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  FRIDAY, 27 AUG 2021
... continues to deliver on its investment objective," RAM director and portfolio manager Michael Frearson said. Franklin Templeton Australia won the award for the International Equities category for the second year in a row for its Franklin Concentrated ...

Franklin Templeton appoints unit registry provider

KANIKA SOOD  |  MONDAY, 16 AUG 2021
Franklin Templeton Investments Australia has appointed unit registry services provider across 57 funds in the legacy Legg Mason business, after RBC Investor and Treasury Services exited its Australian registry business. Franklin Templeton will continue ...