Franklin Templeton
Investment | 14 Dec 16
ESG demand grows despite performance doubt
Interest in environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing is set to grow despite no hard evidence on how it influences performance, according to Kelsey Biggers, head of investment risk at Franklin Templeton.
Franklin Templeton launches global currency Sicav
Franklin Templeton Investment has launched a Luxembourg-registered global currency fund.
Fixed Income | 8 Sep 16
Will negative yielding bonds cause next financial crisis?
Sanofi and Henkel have faced a fair amount of derision from commentators this week having both issued negative yielding corporate bonds, but could this be a sign or major troubles to come in fixed income markets?
Macro Views | 4 Jul 16
Asset managers at different stages of Brexit readiness
If the UK leaves the European single market following the Brexit vote, the country risks losing its financial passporting rights.
Best Practice | 14 Jun 16
PEOPLE MOVES: Schroders, Deutsche Bank, Old Mutual Wealth
Schroders has announced a host of senior moves in Asia Pacific, with Deutsche Bank reporting a high-level departure in the region. Old Mutual Wealth has named the head of its Financial Adviser School, while the firm’s Global Investors division is losing its absolute return manager following a difference of opinion.