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TORONTO, April 23, 2026 /CNW/ - Franklin Templeton Canada today announced cash distributions for certain ETFs and ETF series of mutual funds available to Canadian investors. As detailed in the table below, unitholders of record as of April 30, 2026, will receive a per-unit cash distribution payable on May 8, 2026.Fund NameTickerTypeCash Distribution Per Unit($)Payment FrequencyFranklin Brandywine Global Income Optimiser Fund – ETF SeriesFBGOActive0.084125MonthlyFranklin ClearBridge Global Infrastructure Income Fund – ETF SeriesFCIIActive0.052318MonthlyFranklin Canadian Governmen

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Franklin Universal Trust (NYSE:FT) today announced a Portfolio Management Team update. Effective June 30, 2026, the named portfolio management team responsible for the day-to-day oversight of the Fund is as follows: Glenn Voyles Jon Belk Robert L. Salvin Bryant Dieffenbacher Data and commentary provided in this press release are for informational purposes only. Franklin Resources and its affiliates do not engage in selling shares of the Fund. The Fund's shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange. Similar to stocks, Fund share prices will fluctuate with market conditions and, at the time of sale, may be worth more or less than the original investment. Shares of close

Franklin BSP Realty Trust, Inc. (NYSE:FBRT) ("FBRT" or the "Company") today announced that it will release its first quarter 2026 results on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, after the close of trading on the New York Stock Exchange. The Company will host a conference call and live audio webcast to discuss its financial results on Thursday, April 30, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. ET. All conference call and webcast information can be found on the Company's website at https://www.fbrtreit.com. Participants are encouraged to pre-register for the call and webcast at https://dpregister.com/sreg/10207685/103a7b22cd4. If you are unable to pre-register, the conference call may be accessed by dialing (844) 701-116

Job security overtakes pay as top priority as employees seek stability and clearer guidance. Franklin Templeton has released the sixth annual Voice of the American Workplace Survey, showing a communication gap preventing shared priorities from translating into employee confidence. Employers and employees are aligned on priorities - higher pay, stronger retirement benefits and long-term financial security but a lack of clear communication is limiting employee confidence. The findings point to a workplace where effort is high, but impact is uneven. Employers are expanding benefits, flexibility and technology, yet many workers remain uncertain about their financial future. "What this res

Experienced Investment Management Professionals Strengthen Firm's Presence in New York City, Lincoln, MA and Radnor, PA Fiduciary Trust International, a global wealth manager and wholly owned subsidiary of Franklin Templeton, welcomes new portfolio managers in three offices across the Mid-Atlantic and New England. Lisa Thors and Anthony Peros have joined in Lincoln, MA and Radnor, PA, respectively, and Tim Herpertz has started in the firm's headquarters in New York, NY. "The continued growth of our national footprint is a testament to the reputation we have earned among high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, foundations, and endowments in regional markets through

Franklin Resources, Inc. (Franklin Templeton) (NYSE:BEN) today reported preliminary month-end assets under management (AUM) of $1.68 trillion at March 31, 2026, compared to $1.73 trillion at February 28, 2026. This month's decrease in preliminary AUM reflected the negative impact of markets, partially offset by long-term net inflows of $5 billion, inclusive of $1 billion of long-term net outflows at Western Asset Management1. Excluding Western Asset Management, preliminary long-term net inflows were $6 billion. For the quarter ended March 31, 2026, preliminary AUM reflected long-term net inflows of $17 billion, inclusive of $4 billion of long-term net outflows at Western Asset Management1

On Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at approximately 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time, Franklin Resources, Inc. (the "Company") (NYSE:BEN) will release its second quarter operating results. A written commentary on the results will also be available via investors.franklinresources.com at approximately 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time. In addition, Jenny Johnson, CEO; Matthew Nicholls, Co-President, CFO and COO; and Daniel Gamba, Co-President and Chief Commercial Officer, will lead a live teleconference at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time to answer questions. Access to the teleconference will be available via investors.franklinresources.com or by dialing (+1) 877-407-0989 in North America or (+1) 201-389-0921 in other locatio

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Crypto industry veterans Christopher Perkins and Seth Ginns to co-lead Franklin Crypto alongside Tony Pecore, strengthening active management capabilities across the multi-trillion dollar digital asset market. Franklin Templeton, a global investment leader, today announced a plan to acquire 250 Digital, an active cryptocurrency investment management firm led by financial industry veterans Christopher Perkins and Seth Ginns of CoinFund Management LLC. The acquisition would include the 250 Digital investment team and all liquid cryptocurrency strategies previously run by CoinFund. Franklin Templeton will invest in the strategies as part of the agreement. Following Franklin Templeton's acq

Franklin Templeton, a global investment leader, today announced the appointment of Brett Mossman as Head of U.S. Product and Lyenda Delp as Head of Global Insurance and Institutional Asset Solutions, alongside the elevation of Kim Roy to Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the Global Client Group (GCG). These appointments reflect the firm's strategy of aligning its Global Client Group around a simpler, more connected model designed to accelerate growth and deepen trusted partnerships with clients worldwide. Mossman will lead U.S. Product across wealth and institutional channels, working with investment, sales, and product specialists to bring Franklin Templeton's leading investment capabilit

TORONTO, March 24, 2026 /CNW/ - Franklin Templeton Canada today announced cash distributions for certain ETFs and ETF series of mutual funds available to Canadian investors. As detailed in the table below, unitholders of record as of March 31, 2026, will receive a per-unit cash distribution payable on April 9, 2026.Fund NameTickerTypeCash Distribution Per Unit($)Payment FrequencyFranklin Core ETF Portfolio – ETF SeriesCBLActive0.182671QuarterlyFranklin Conservative Income ETF Portfolio – ETF SeriesCNVActive0.189561QuarterlyFranklin All-Equity ETF Portfolio – ETF SeriesEQYActive0

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Franklin Templeton specialty investment manager continues its push into commercial real estate investment in the healthcare sector Franklin Templeton, a global investment leader and its specialist investment manager, Clarion Partners, today announced that Clarion Partners has acquired The Grand at Spokane, a newly delivered luxury senior living community and full-continuum senior care facility located in the Spokane, Washington area. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260318347077/en/The Grand at Spokane, a premier senior living community, is located at 5401 S Regal Street in Spokane, Washington. The acquisition wa

Franklin Templeton specialty investment manager acquires three inpatient rehabilitation facilities on behalf of fund investors Franklin Templeton, a global investment leader and its specialist investment manager, Clarion Partners, today announced Clarion Partners Real Estate Income Fund Inc.'s (NASDAQ:CPREX) acquisition of three healthcare real estate properties across Texas, Florida, and Colorado. The acquisitions reflect Clarion's continued focus on high‑quality healthcare real estate supported by durable demographic tailwinds, mission‑critical tenancy, and long‑term income visibility. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news

New Retirement Advantage Plus option extends a proven philosophy with access to private markets for retirement savers Franklin Templeton announced the expansion of its Retirement Advantage target‑date series with the Retirement Advantage Plus Funds, designed to provide access to private markets while maintaining the same investment philosophy that has defined the broader franchise. The announcement coincides with today's recognition of the Retirement Advantage series as Lipper's most‑awarded target‑date franchise for the second consecutive year, reinforcing the strength, consistency, and scale of the investment team and approach behind the platform.1 Retirement Advantage has been buil

Franklin Resources, Inc. (Franklin Templeton) (NYSE:BEN) today reported preliminary month-end assets under management (AUM) of $1.74 trillion at February 28, 2026, compared to $1.71 trillion at January 31, 2026. This month's preliminary AUM reflected the impact of positive markets and long-term net inflows of approximately $10 billion, inclusive of approximately $1 billion of long-term net outflows at Western Asset Management1. Excluding Western Asset Management, preliminary long-term net inflows were approximately $11 billion. By Asset Class: (In USD billions) Preliminary 28-Feb-26 31-Jan-26 31-Dec-25 30-Sep-25 28-Feb-

126-unit property is 99.2% leased 1 Franklin Templeton, a global investment leader and its specialist investment manager, Clarion Partners, today announced Clarion Partners Real Estate Income Fund Inc.'s (NASDAQ:CPREX) acquisition of Vitality Living Franklin, 126-room senior living property located in the rapidly-growing suburb of Franklin, TN just a few miles from downtown Nashville. The community, built in 2014 and renovated in 2023, is one of the few senior living properties in the area. Situated three miles from Williamson Medical Center, residents also have easy access to retail, houses of worship, restaurants, and grocers, as well as outdoor amenities including golf, parks, and gr

Prudential Financial, Inc. (NYSE:PRU) today announced the launch of its ActiveIncome insurance overlay solution for retail managed accounts on Franklin Templeton's Canvas platform. Available on Canvas through the FIDx Insurance Overlay marketplace, the innovative offering is designed to seamlessly integrate protected lifetime income into registered investment advisors' practices, making it easier to help more Americans protect their life's work. Prudential's pioneering insurance overlay has brought a new category of lifetime income to managed accounts, giving registered investment advisors (RIAs) a powerful tool for retirement planning. Through a contingent deferred annuity, investors can

TORONTO, Feb. 27, 2026 /CNW/ - Franklin Templeton Canada announced risk rating changes for certain series of Franklin Quotential Diversified Income Portfolio and Franklin Unconstrained Global Equity Fund1 that will take effect today and will be reflected in the funds' updated fund facts documents. Fund Name/SeriesCurrent Risk RatingNew Risk RatingFranklin Quotential Diversified Income Portfolio, Series T-USDLowLow to MediumFranklin Unconstrained Global Equity Fund, Series A-HedgedMediumMedium to HighFranklin Unconstrained Global Equity Fund, Series F-HedgedMediumMedium to HighFranklin Unconstrained Global Equity Fund, Series FT-HedgedMediumMedium to HighFranklin Unconstrained Global Equity F

TORONTO, Feb. 20, 2026 /CNW/ - Franklin Templeton Canada today announced cash distributions for certain ETFs and ETF series of mutual funds available to Canadian investors. As detailed in the table below, unitholders of record as of February 27, 2026, will receive a per-unit cash distribution payable on March 9, 2026.Fund NameTickerTypeCash DistributionPer Unit($)Payment FrequencyFranklin Brandywine Global Income Optimiser Fund – ETF SeriesFBGOActive0.063387MonthlyFranklin ClearBridge Global Infrastructure Income Fund – ETF SeriesFCIIActive0.098145MonthlyFranklin Canadian Govern

TORONTO, Feb. 19, 2026 /CNW/ - Franklin Templeton Canada today announced updates and adjustments across a number of investment funds, including fee reductions, proposed investment objective changes and series terminations. Franklin Templeton Canada regularly reviews its investment offerings to ensure that its ETF and fund lineup remains competitive and positioned to meet the evolving needs of investors and advisors. The updates are:Fee Reduction – Franklin Innovation FundThe actively managed five–star Franklin Innovation Fund combines a strong rating with a cost structure that i

Rapid Growth in Firm's First Continuously Offered Private Equity Secondaries Strategy Highlights Strong Demand from Global Wealth Channel Franklin Templeton today announced that its Franklin Lexington PE secondaries strategy1 has exceeded $3.5 billion in assets under management (AUM) in less than one year since its launch. This significant milestone underscores the strong and growing demand among global wealth channel clients for institutional-quality private markets solutions that offer the potential for long-term growth and diversification. The Franklin Lexington PE secondaries strategy represents the firm's first continuously offered strategy dedicated to secondary private equity inv