Positive Net Inflows
Excluding Western Asset Management, Franklin Resources reported long-term net inflows of approximately $18 billion, with positive flows in every asset class. Equity, Multi-Asset, and Alternatives generated a combined $17 billion in positive net flows.
Global Expansion and Partnerships
Franklin Templeton was appointed as trustee and manager of the National Investment Fund of Uzbekistan, expanding its reach in emerging markets and showcasing its global capabilities.
Alternatives Fundraising Success
Franklin Templeton's alternatives fundraising reached $6 billion in the quarter, with private market assets totaling $4.3 billion. The launch of the Franklin-Lexington Private Markets Fund achieved a fundraising cap of $900 million.
ETF and SMA Growth
The ETF business saw its 13th consecutive quarter of positive net flows, attracting $2.7 billion during Q1. Retail SMA AUM was $146 billion, with net inflows of $2.5 billion excluding Western.
Putnam Acquisition Success
The Putnam acquisition has been described as a 'home run,' with significant net new flows and strong performance, contributing $175 million to $180 million in operating income.
Strong Investment Performance
Two-thirds of mutual fund AUM outperformed their respective peers over the 3-year period, and more than half of AUM in strategy composites are beating their respective benchmarks for the 3 and 5-year periods.