Franklin Templeton, one of the world’s largest asset managers, is celebrating its 35th anniversary in Singapore, underscoring its enduring dedication to providing world-class investment solutions in the region. Since establishing its presence in 1990 with an emerging markets research office, the firm has become a trusted partner for both retail and institutional investors in Singapore.
The company was among the first foreign fund managers to introduce overseas funds to Singapore’s investing public in 1996, launching the country’s first umbrella and feeder fund into the Franklin Templeton Luxembourg funds, as well as Singapore’s first emerging markets fund. The following year, it introduced Singapore’s first global equity fund. Franklin Templeton has also contributed significantly to financial literacy and investor education through its Franklin Templeton Academy.
Singapore now serves as a key regional office for Franklin Templeton in Asia Pacific, anchoring investment leadership across public and private markets. Manraj Sekhon, Chief Investment Officer of Templeton Global Investments, stated, “Franklin Templeton is proud to celebrate 35 years in Singapore, a journey that has mirrored the remarkable evolution of the nation’s financial landscape.”
Tariq Ahmad, Head of APAC at Franklin Templeton, reflected on the shared journey of growth and transformation alongside Singapore’s 60th year of independence. He highlighted the firm’s pioneering initiatives, such as launching the country’s first retail tokenised fund and expanding access to high-quality secondary private equity for investors.
Looking ahead, Franklin Templeton remains committed to innovation and delivering future-ready investment solutions to meet the evolving needs of clients in Asia Pacific. The firm continues to deepen its presence in the region, focusing on customised investment solutions for a broad spectrum of investor segments.
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