Franklin Resources, Inc.: Strategic tie-up with Great-West and acquisition of Putnam are credit positive
Franklin will be able to accelerate its growth in the US retirement and Canadian insurance markets with the new strategic relationships.Franklin Resources is a holding company that, together with its subsidiaries, operates as Franklin Templeton?. The company is an investment management organization that provides investment management and related services to retail, institutional and investors in jurisdictions worldwide through its investment products. The company's investment products include its sponsored funds, as well as institutional and separate accounts, and sub-advised products. The company's funds include registered and unregistered funds. The company's services include fund administration, sales and distribution, and shareholder servicing. The company also provides sub-advisory services to certain investment products sponsored by other companies.
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