I Almost Didn't Buy This 6%+ Yielder Because of Industry Headwinds. Here's Why I'm Glad I Bought It Anyway.

Franklin Templeton has delivered strong returns since January 2020 despite initial concerns about industry headwinds from passive investing trends. The company has raised its dividend for 46 consecutive years and reported double-digit revenue growth and triple-digit EPS growth in Q3. Through strategic acquisitions in alternative assets and direct indexing, Franklin Templeton has successfully diversified its revenue streams and maintained a sustainable dividend payout ratio.

09/11/2026, 2:05 PM • The Motley Fool

Leading European Real Assets Manager Stoneshield Capital to Join Forces with Franklin Templeton and Clarion Partners

Franklin Templeton, through its subsidiary Clarion Partners, has agreed to acquire a majority stake in Stoneshield Capital, a leading European real assets manager with €8 billion in AUM. The transaction will triple Clarion's European AUM to €11 billion and increase total AUM to €72 billion, while bringing Franklin Templeton's total Alternatives AUM to over €265 billion. Stoneshield's co-founders will remain in leadership roles. The deal is expected to close in Q4 2026.

09/08/2026, 8:56 AM • GlobeNewswire

Stoneshield Capital se alía con Franklin Templeton y Clarion Partners

Franklin Templeton, through its subsidiary Clarion Partners, has agreed to acquire a majority stake in Stoneshield Capital, a leading European real assets manager with €8 billion under management. The acquisition will triple Clarion's European AUM to €11 billion, increase total Clarion AUM by 12% to €72 billion, and boost Franklin Templeton's total alternative assets above $300 billion. Stoneshield specializes in thematic real assets investments across residential, student housing, digital infrastructure, science and innovation, hospitality, and critical infrastructure sectors. The transaction is expected to close in Q4 2026.

09/08/2026, 8:56 AM • GlobeNewswire

Active ETFs Now Take 42% of Every Dollar Flowing Into ETFs, Up From 26% in 2024

Active ETFs are experiencing explosive growth, capturing 42% of ETF inflows in 2026 compared to 26% in 2024. Asset managers like BlackRock, JPMorgan Chase, T. Rowe Price, and Franklin Templeton are capitalizing on this trend by offering actively managed ETFs. Companies that fail to adapt their mutual fund businesses to the ETF format risk being left behind, while those successfully pivoting to active ETFs are seeing strong stock performance.

08/22/2026, 4:30 PM • The Motley Fool

TIFIN Australia Launches to Accelerate AI-Powered Wealth Innovation in the Region

TIFIN.AI announced the launch of TIFIN Australia, a joint venture with experienced executives Marcus Price (Executive Chairman, former CEO of Iress and Pexa) and Justin Schmitt (CEO, former COO of Iress). The expansion aims to bring AI-native solutions for financial advisors and wealth managers to the Australian market, continuing TIFIN.AI's global growth strategy following expansions into Japan and India.

05/26/2026, 6:00 PM • GlobeNewswire

Franklin Templeton Canada Announces ETF Cash Distributions

Franklin Templeton Canada announced cash distributions for multiple ETFs and ETF series of mutual funds available to Canadian investors. Distributions are scheduled for May 29, 2026 (payable June 8) and June 19, 2026 (payable June 29), with monthly, quarterly, and semi-annual payment frequencies across various fund types including bond funds, equity index funds, and dividend-focused funds.

05/22/2026, 4:05 PM • Benzinga

Franklin Templeton Canada Announces ETF Cash Distributions

Franklin Templeton Canada announced cash distributions for multiple ETFs and ETF series of mutual funds available to Canadian investors, with payment dates set for April 9, 2026. The distributions vary by fund, ranging from monthly to quarterly payment frequencies, across active, smart beta, and passive ETF offerings spanning multiple asset classes and geographies.

03/24/2026, 4:05 PM • Benzinga

zerohash Applies for a National Trust Bank Charter to Further Strengthen Regulated Stablecoin & Digital Asset Infrastructure

zerohash, an infrastructure provider for crypto and stablecoin products, has applied for a National Trust Bank Charter with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC). If approved, the charter will enable zerohash to operate as a federally regulated national trust bank and expand its service offerings under federal framework. The company currently serves major partners including Morgan Stanley, Interactive Brokers, Stripe, and Franklin Templeton.

03/04/2026, 4:59 PM • GlobeNewswire

Crypto News: Pepeto Presale Crosses $7.33M as XRP Rallies 9% and the Next Crypto to Explode Nears Listing

XRP surged 9% in 48 hours to $1.46 after five months of losses, with major institutional interest from Goldman Sachs and Franklin Templeton. The broader crypto market gained $170 billion in value. Meanwhile, Pepeto presale reached $7.33 million with three working trading tools in advanced demo stages ahead of exchange listing.

02/26/2026, 11:48 AM • GlobeNewswire

Franklin Templeton Canada Announces ETF Cash Distributions

Franklin Templeton Canada announced cash distributions for 16 ETFs and ETF series of mutual funds available to Canadian investors. Monthly distributions range from $0.044910 to $0.162465 per unit, with payment dates in March 2026. The distributions cover active, passive, and smart beta ETFs across multiple asset classes and geographies.

02/20/2026, 4:05 PM • Benzinga

Franklin Templeton Canada Announces ETF Cash Distributions

Franklin Templeton Canada announced cash distributions for 16 ETFs and ETF series of mutual funds available to Canadian investors. Distributions range from $0.011506 to $0.162465 per unit with monthly or quarterly payment frequencies, effective February 27 and March 20, 2026.

02/20/2026, 4:05 PM • Benzinga

Investment Monitoring Service Analysis Report 2026: $2.7 Bn Market Opportunities, Trends, Competitive Landscape, Strategies, and Forecasts, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F

The investment monitoring service market is projected to grow from $1.68 billion in 2025 to $2.7 billion by 2030, with a CAGR of 9.9%. Growth is driven by AI-driven risk analytics, cloud-based platforms, real-time portfolio analytics, and increased institutional and retail investments. Key players include JPMorgan Chase, Deloitte, Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs, and BlackRock, with North America leading and Asia-Pacific as the fastest-growing region.

02/13/2026, 5:55 AM • GlobeNewswire

Franklin Templeton Canada Announces ETF Cash Distributions

Franklin Templeton Canada announced cash distributions for certain ETFs and ETF series of mutual funds available to Canadian investors. Unitholders of record as of January 30, 2026, will receive per-unit cash distributions payable on February 9, 2026.

01/23/2026, 4:05 PM • Benzinga

Franklin Templeton Canada Announces Final December ETF Cash Distributions and Annual Reinvested Distributions

Franklin Templeton Canada announced final December 2025 cash distributions and annual reinvested distributions for its ETF offerings. Unitholders of record as of December 30, 2025, will receive per-unit distributions payable on January 8, 2026. The reinvested distributions will be automatically consolidated into additional units without changing the number of units held or net asset value.

12/30/2025, 12:05 PM • Benzinga

Franklin Templeton Canada Announces Estimated December ETF Cash Distributions and Annual Reinvested Distributions

Franklin Templeton Canada announced its estimated December 2025 cash distributions and annual reinvested distributions for its ETF offerings available to Canadian investors. Unitholders of record as of December 30, 2025, will receive per-unit distributions payable on January 8, 2026. The reinvested distributions will be automatically consolidated into additional units without changing the number of units held or net asset value.

12/19/2025, 4:05 PM • Benzinga