OREANDA-NEWS. Franklin Resources, Inc. (Franklin Templeton Investments) (NYSE:BEN) today reported preliminary month-end assets under management by the company’s subsidiaries of $720.0 billion at December 31, 2016, compared to $714.4 billion at November 30, 2016, and $763.9 billion at December 31, 2015.

Franklin Resources, Inc. (NYSE:BEN) is a global investment management organization operating as Franklin Templeton Investments. Franklin Templeton Investments provides global and domestic investment management to retail, institutional and sovereign wealth clients in over 180 countries. Through specialized teams, the Company has expertise across all asset classes—including equity, fixed income, alternative and custom solutions. The Company’s more than 600 investment professionals are supported by its integrated, worldwide team of risk management professionals and global trading desk network. With offices in 35 countries, the California–based company has 70 years of investment experience.