Franklin Resources runs money for investors, but more people are shifting to cheaper, automated options that can pull clients away and squeeze fees. At the same time, the firm is trying to adapt through new kinds of investments, global growth, and new technology—so the key question is whether these moves can outpace the pressure on its older business.Read more
Franklin Resources is pushing beyond its traditional U.S. roots by winning mandates in newer markets and building out private investment offerings that could make its business steadier over time. The big question is whether these moves can outweigh ongoing client withdrawals, fee pressure, and the challenge of turning its digital efforts into real profits.Read more
Franklin Resources is betting on a big shift in how people invest, with more money moving into private-market funds, retirement plans, and even blockchain-based products. The upside is new sources of steadier fees and wider reach, but it could stumble if price pressure, fund withdrawals, and rising costs from past deals continue.Read more
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Franklin Resources, Inc. is a publicly owned asset investment manager. Through its subsidiaries, the firm provides its services to individuals, institutions, pension plans, trusts, and partnerships. It launches equity, fixed income, balanced, and multi-asset mutual funds through its subsidiaries. The firm invests in the public equity, fixed income, and alternative markets. Franklin Resources, Inc. was founded in 1947 and is based in San Mateo, California with an additional office in Calgary, Alberta; Dubai, United Arab Emirates; Edinburgh, Midlothian; Fort Lauderdale, Florida; Hyderabad, India; London, Greater London; Rancho Cordova, California; Shanghai, Shanghai Province; Singapore; Stamford, Connecticut; and Vienna.
