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Private equity better suited to non-retirement portfolios than 401(k)s – Franklin Templeton
The litigious and fee-sensitive nature of the DC market will make it slow to adopt private market investments, says the firm's president and CEO Jenny Johnson.
Franklin Templeton leans on wealth channel for alternatives push
Alts now account for nearly one-fifth of the firm’s $1.37trn assets under management, driven by manager acquisitions and inflows from the wealth channel.
Templeton EM fund in China deal
The global asset manager has acquired Tongda Group, a plastic moulding firm using capital from its latest $300m emerging markets fund.
Templeton invests $21m in Indian oil & gas services
The minority investment in Shiv-Vani Oil & Gas Exploration Services will help the company fund its equipment and technology needs and fuel its growth plans.
Darby backs Chinese alternator manufacturer
The private equity arm of Franklin Templeton Investments has provided a $34m loan to PECH, marking its tenth investment from its second Asian mezzanine fund.
Franklin Templeton closes FoF on $383m
The real estate arm of global asset management group Franklin Templeton Investments holds a final close for its Asian multi-manager product.
Franklin creates global head of alternatives role
Global investment manager Franklin Templeton appoints William Yun in a new role as head of alternative strategies in a bid to take advantage of growth in areas such as real estate and private equity.
Franklin Templeton Investments contact information
Offices
One Franklin Parkway, Building 920, 1st Floor, San Mateo, 94403, United StatesContacts
| Name | Job title | Location | |
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Key Contact Mr. Michael Buchanan | Job titleChief Investment Officer | LocationSan Mateo, United States | Email  ----------- |
| Key ContactMr. Seth Ginns | Job titleChief Investment Officer | LocationNew York, United States | Email ----- |
| Key ContactMr. Surajit Ray | Job titleHead of Portfolio Construction and Quantitative Risk | LocationSan Mateo, United States | Email --------- |
| Key ContactMr. George Stephan | Job titleGlobal COO, Wealth Management Alternatives | LocationSan Mateo, United States | Email ---------- |
Franklin Templeton Investments fund commitments
Known fund commitments: 7
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Franklin Templeton Investments funds managed
Funds in market: 14
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Closed funds: 12
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Tollette exits the CalPERS spotlight
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CalPERS names interim Chief Operating Investment Officer
Current COIO Wylie Tollette will depart in January 2018.
Templeton closes Fund IV on $220m
Fund IV has made three investments totaling $59m to date.
ARX backs Hungarian bottle maker
The deal comes as ARX prepares to come to market with a successor fund.
Darby PE in Korea exit
The firm’s mezzanine fund has divested its holding in Leadcorp through a domestic IPO.