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Franklin Resources, Inc. reports developments for Franklin Templeton, a global investment manager serving individual, institutional and wealth clients across public and private markets. News commonly covers assets under management, net flows, earnings, operating results and asset-class activity across equity, fixed income, alternatives, multi-asset and cash management strategies.
Company updates also include product and platform initiatives such as model portfolios, separately managed account-style solutions and private-market access, as well as developments at subsidiaries including Western Asset Management and Fiduciary Trust International. Other recurring themes include global distribution, wealth management expansion, client group leadership and capital actions tied to the company’s NYSE-listed common stock.
Franklin Templeton (NYSE:BEN) and Ritholtz Wealth Management launched Porterhouse, an equity SMA strategy for Ritholtz clients. Powered by Franklin Templeton’s Canvas platform, Porterhouse uses quantitative screens on momentum, earnings and cash flows to target large-cap market leaders from the top 50% of the Russell 1000 Index.
The portfolio is rebuilt monthly, allowing the buy list to expand or contract based on available opportunities. Porterhouse is designed to complement Ritholtz core allocation models and will be available to qualified clients starting June 1.
Franklin Templeton (NYSE:BEN) launched Private Markets Model Portfolios in collaboration with Corastone, a digital infrastructure and permissioned blockchain platform for private investments.
The SMA-style, single-ticket structure aims to streamline advisor access to diversified private markets, lowering per-fund minimums and enhancing transparency, rebalancing, and operational efficiency.
Franklin Resources (NYSE: BEN) reported preliminary month-end AUM of $1.7445 trillion at April 30, 2026, up from $1.6821 trillion at March 31, 2026. The increase reflected market appreciation and $4 billion of preliminary long-term net inflows, inclusive of $1 billion of long-term net outflows at Western Asset Management.
By asset class, equity AUM is $724.0 billion and long-term AUM is $1,664.6 billion; Western Asset preliminary AUM declined to $216 billion and cash management recorded $9 billion of net outflows.
Franklin Resources (NYSE: BEN) reported net income attributable of $268.2M ($0.49 diluted EPS) for Q2 ended March 31, 2026, versus $151.4M ($0.26) year-ago. Operating income was $323.3M; adjusted net income was $384.5M and adjusted diluted EPS $0.71. Ending AUM: $1,682.1B; long-term net inflows: $16.9B. Company repurchased 2.3M shares for $57.1M and declared dividends of $0.33 per share.
Western Asset Inflation-Linked Opportunities & Income Fund (NYSE: WIW) announced an update to its portfolio management team effective May 1, 2026. The named managers are Michael Buchanan, Amit Chopra, Frederick Marki, Nicholas Mastroianni, Mark Lindbloom and Rafael Zielonka. Frederick Marki will leave the team effective December 31, 2026. The release notes informational disclaimers about risks, share price fluctuation, discounts to NAV, and provides investor contact details and the fund website for more information.
Franklin Templeton (NYSE:BEN) released its 2026 Voice of the American Workplace Survey showing employers and workers align on pay, retirement benefits and long-term security, but a communication gap undermines employee confidence.
Key metrics: 72% prioritize job security, 88% want plain-language benefits, and expected retirement age rose to 59.
Fiduciary Trust International (NYSE:BEN) expanded its U.S. footprint by adding three senior portfolio managers in New York, Lincoln, MA and Radnor, PA.
Lisa Thors started March 2 in Lincoln, Anthony Peros began March 16 in Radnor, and Tim Herpertz joined April 6 in New York, strengthening regional wealth-management capabilities.
Franklin Resources (NYSE: BEN) reported preliminary month-end assets under management of $1.68 trillion at March 31, 2026, down from $1.73 trillion at February 28, 2026.
March AUM declined due to negative market impact, partly offset by $5 billion long-term net inflows (including $1 billion long-term net outflows at Western Asset Management). Quarter-to-date long-term net inflows were $17 billion (or $21 billion excluding Western Asset Management), with preliminary average AUM for the quarter of $1.70 trillion.
Franklin Resources (NYSE:BEN) will release its second quarter operating results on April 28, 2026 at approximately 8:30 a.m. ET, with a written commentary available at investors.franklinresources.com.
A live teleconference with CEO Jenny Johnson and senior leaders will follow at 11:00 a.m. ET; replay and dial-in details are provided, and investors are asked to review recent SEC filings and contact Investor Relations for clarifications.
Franklin Templeton (NYSE:BEN) agreed to acquire 250 Digital, an active crypto investment team led by Christopher Perkins and Seth Ginns, and will launch Franklin Crypto to combine the 250 Digital strategies with Franklin Templeton Digital Assets.
The deal expects a Q2 2026 close, includes Franklin investing in the strategies, and uses BENJI tokens as payment consideration; Franklin Templeton Digital Assets managed $1.8 billion as of December 31, 2025.