Franklin Templeton

Franklin Templeton Investments has appointed David Zahn to head its European fixed income team following an overhaul of its strategy in this area.

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Franklin Templeton Investments has bought a majority stake in hedge fund firm K2 Advisors Holdings (K2), expanding its alternative investments and multi-asset propositions.

Franklin Templeton has launched a Brazilian Opportunities fund targeting a total return from Brazilian equity, fixed income and currency markets.

Lena Tsymbaluk of Morningstar OBSR reveals seven ways to access the emerging markets space.

Franklin Templeton has launched RDR ready share classes on its Luxembourg-domiciled SICAV range registered for sale in the UK.

S&P Capital IQ has revealed its pick of the best funds with a decade-long track record, as it introduces a new ten-year grading system.

Franklin Templeton is launching an Africa fund for veteran investor Mark Mobius, making it the latest fund group to test investor appetite for the world's second-largest continent.

PERFORMERS

Franklin Templeton is to close two of its UK OEICs and merge away two others following a review of its UK domiciled fund range.