Franklin Templeton Investments
Recent events
Recent events tied to this brand in public sources.
Back to profile23 entries · Page 1 of 2
2026
Warhound raises $200 million seed round
Warhound emerged from stealth with a $200 million seed round. The source identifies In-Q-Tel, Sequoia Capital, ARK Invest, Franklin Templeton, 8VC, USIT, Bob Nelsen, Breyer Capital, CAZ Investments, Neogenesis, Builders VC and Lux Capital among its backers.
2026
Franklin Templeton launches Putnam's first UK active ETF
Franklin Templeton launched the Franklin Putnam Focused US Research UCITS ETF, Putnam Investments' first actively managed ETF in the UK, which began trading on the London Stock Exchange on 15 October 2026. The Article 8 fund provides access to a concentrated portfolio of 30 to 45 US equities selected through Putnam's fundamental research process, is benchmarked to the S&P 500, and carries a total expense ratio of 0.31% until September 2028 after a temporary fee waiver.
2026
SEC Staff Grants Franklin Templeton No-Action Relief for Blockchain-Recorded Fund Custody
On August 12, 2026, the SEC's Division of Investment Management issued a no-action letter granting Franklin Templeton relief under Section 17(f) of the Investment Company Act and Rule 17f-2, allowing its affiliated transfer agent Franklin Templeton Investor Services LLC to act as custodian for certain Franklin Templeton funds' investments in shares of the blockchain-recorded Franklin OnChain U.S. Government Money Market Fund without complying with Rule 17f-2(b), (e), and (f), subject to 12 conditions centered on transfer-agent control of the authoritative ownership record.
2022
Franklin Templeton appoints Avinash Satwalekar as India AMC president
Franklin Templeton announced that Avinash Satwalekar, then country head of its Malaysia business, would become president of its India asset management company in June 2022. He was to relocate to India as president-designate from April 1, 2022.
2021
Arcade closes $15 million Series A funding round
NFT-backed loan platform Arcade closed a $15 million Series A funding round. The article says Arcade plans to use the funds to build products and bring collateralized lending connecting NFTs to DeFi.
2021
Franklin Templeton to acquire Lexington Partners
Franklin Resources, operating as Franklin Templeton, said it will acquire Lexington Partners for $1.75 billion in cash. The source describes the transaction as a planned acquisition, not a completed deal.
2021
Lark Health closes $100 million Series D funding round
Lark Health announced that it had closed a $100 million Series D funding round led by Deerfield Management Company, with participation from other investors.
2021
Blaize closes $71 million Series D funding round
Blaize announced that it had closed a $71 million Series D funding round led by Franklin Templeton and Temasek, with participation from DENSO and other investors. The source does not give the closing date.
2021
Standard Chartered and Franklin Templeton partner on Autumn platform in Singapore
Standard Chartered’s innovation and ventures unit and Franklin Templeton entered into a partnership to launch Autumn, a wealth, health and lifestyle platform in Singapore.
2021
Gong raises $250 million in Series E funding
Gong raised $250 million in Series E funding, led by Franklin Templeton, bringing its total funding to $584 million.
2021
Amy Cooper sues Franklin Templeton over her firing
Amy Cooper sued Franklin Templeton and related defendants, alleging that the company mischaracterized her as racist, publicized the incident, and falsely claimed to have investigated before firing her. The lawsuit also alleged race- or gender-based disparate treatment; these are allegations, not court findings.
2021
Alto closes $17 million Series A funding round
Alto announced that it had closed a $17 million Series A funding round led by Unusual Ventures, with participation from existing and strategic investors. Alto said it would use the investment to develop products, enhance existing capabilities, and expand its product and engineering teams.
2021
FINNOMENA and Franklin Templeton announce partnership
FINNOMENA announced a business partnership with Franklin Templeton to offer investment products and solutions to clients in Thailand. The article describes planned offerings for private banking, mass retail, and affluent clients during 2021.
2021
Databricks announces $1 billion Series G investment
Databricks announced a $1 billion Series G investment at a $28 billion post-money valuation. The round was led by Franklin Templeton and included new and existing investors.
2021
Databricks announces $1 billion Series G funding
Databricks announced a $1 billion Series G funding round led by Franklin Templeton, valuing the company at $28 billion. Amazon, Alphabet, Salesforce and other investors participated.
2021
Databricks reported to be raising $2 billion
Reports cited by CRN said Databricks was raising $2 billion in a funding round led by Franklin Templeton, which would value the company at $29 billion. The deal had not officially closed, and a Databricks spokesperson declined to comment.
2021
Franklin Templeton launches Franklin Exponential Data ETF
Franklin Templeton announced the addition of Franklin Exponential Data ETF (XDAT) to its thematic active ETF lineup. The fund seeks capital appreciation by investing in companies focused on or expected to benefit from the use or growth of data.
2020
Franklin Templeton plans global workforce cuts
Following its acquisition of Legg Mason, Franklin Templeton was looking to cut 8% of its 12,600 workers globally, with most cuts in the U.S. In Singapore, fewer than five staff were affected.
2020
Franklin Templeton completes Legg Mason acquisition
Franklin Templeton completed its $4.5 billion acquisition of Legg Mason in an all-cash transaction and assumed about $2 billion of Legg Mason’s outstanding debt.
2020
Franklin Templeton reduces fees on six funds
Franklin Templeton reduced management fees on six funds. The article lists lower new management costs, including a reduction to 0.35% for the Australian Core Plus Bond Fund.