Beyond Bulls & Bears

Promoting a greener future: The power of sustainable investing
Fixed Income

Promoting a greener future: The power of sustainable investing

Why should investors care about sustainable investing? Franklin Templeton Fixed Income’s Head of Sustainable Investments David Zahn and Senior Sustainability Manager Kasper Hanus weigh in on how FTFI thinks responsible investing and investment returns aren’t mutually exclusive goals.

2022 ESG engagement report
Alternatives

2022 ESG engagement report

Transparency should be the bedrock of sustainable finance, while engagement is the essence of a transparent flow of information between issuers, investors and other market participants. Hear from David Zahn as he introduces the 2022 ESG engagement report. He believes that through our engagements, we are committing to the development of a sustainable finance ecosystem that delivers the best results for everyone involved.

US Retirement Legislation and Regulation Bulletin: Fourth quarter 2022
Education

US Retirement Legislation and Regulation Bulletin: Fourth quarter 2022

We believe it is important to keep you informed on the latest proposals and regulations impacting the retirement industry, as well as implications to your business. As such, we are pleased to share the latest edition of the Retirement Legislation and Regulation Quarterly Bulletin, prepared by experts at Davis & Harman LLP.

Opportunities in the growing field of ESG investing
Perspectives

Opportunities in the growing field of ESG investing

A Franklin Templeton survey among Canadian investors revealed that while ESG themes are important, there is a general lack of knowledge and awareness of ESG or sustainable investing. Duane Green, President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Franklin Templeton Canada, shares our survey findings as well as other global results and discusses potential opportunities for financial advisors in this growing field.

The Uncharted Greenspace in Small-Cap ESG
Equity

The Uncharted Greenspace in Small-Cap ESG

Lead Portfolio Manager Steve Raineri and ESG Lead John Chow of the Franklin Small-Cap Value Team within Franklin Mutual Series discuss small company ESG investing, why it presents an opportunity and how ESG analysis helps investors become better stewards of client capital.

Quick Thoughts: Staying Ahead of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Risks and Opportunities
Perspectives

Quick Thoughts: Staying Ahead of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Risks and Opportunities

Head of the Franklin Templeton Investment Institute, Stephen Dover, recently hosted a sustainable investing roundtable.