Franklin Templeton Selects FIS to Operate Its Global Transfer Agency Services - Seite 2

Nasser Khodri, Head of Capital Markets at FIS, said, “By partnering with FIS, Franklin Templeton will be able to transition its transfer agency services to a managed solution to realize key servicing enhancements and operational efficiencies, while minimizing its enterprise risk. With the additional capabilities FIS has acquired as part of this partnership, the asset management and servicing community now has a modern, technology driven choice for global transfer agency services, backed by the commitment and stability of FIS. We look forward to welcoming the Franklin Templeton team members who will join FIS as an essential part of our business.”

Under the terms of the agreement, Franklin Templeton will remain the named transfer agent or central administrator globally and will oversee FIS in the provision of its services as its sub-agent or delegate, depending on the local jurisdiction. As part of this strategic partnership, approximately 1,450 Franklin Templeton employees across Asia Pacific, Canada, Europe, and the U.S. will be given the opportunity to join FIS.

About Franklin Templeton

Franklin Resources, Inc. [NYSE:BEN] is a global investment management organization with subsidiaries operating as Franklin Templeton and serving clients in over 165 countries. Franklin Templeton’s mission is to help clients achieve better outcomes through investment management expertise, wealth management and technology solutions. Through its specialist investment managers, the company brings extensive capabilities in equity, fixed income, multi-asset solutions and alternatives. With offices in more than 30 countries and approximately 1,300 investment professionals, the California-based company has over 70 years of investment experience and over $1.5 trillion in assets under management as of October 31, 2021. For more information, please visit franklintempleton.com and follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook.

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