Franklin Templeton and Benefit Street Partners Expand Asset-Backed Finance Capabilities with Encina Lender Finance Transaction

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Franklin Templeton, Inc. (NYSE: BEN) and Benefit Street Partners, L.L.C. (BSP), the group's alternative credit manager, have completed a transaction with Encina Lender Finance (Encina) that expands BSP's asset-backed finance (ABF) platform. As of September 30, 2026, Franklin Templeton managed $1.8 trillion in assets, including over $300 billion in alternative assets, of which approximately $97 billion is managed by BSP. Under the terms of the transaction, a new fund b.

Business Wire • Oct 14, 2026

BlackRock's $15.3 Trillion Empire Reveals Why These 4 Dividend Stocks Are Worth Watching

The world's largest asset manager just crossed $15.3 trillion in client money, but the dividend stock with the most room to grow its payout is not the one paying the highest yield right now.

24/7 Wall Street • Oct 12, 2026

Tokenization Gains Ground & ETFs Have Room to Grow

Tokenization has been one of asset management's loudest buzzwords for years. Yet most firms are still watching from the sidelines.

ETF Trends • Oct 12, 2026

Why Franklin Templeton (BEN) is Poised to Beat Earnings Estimates Again

Franklin Templeton (BEN) has an impressive earnings surprise history and currently possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely beat in its next quarterly report.

Zacks Investment Research • Oct 9, 2026

6 Dividend Stocks Where the Yield Is Getting Bigger for All the Wrong Reasons

A yield topping 20% sounds like a windfall until you see what drove the price low enough to produce it. Six stocks are flashing warning signs that most income investors never check before buying.

24/7 Wall Street • Oct 9, 2026

BEN's AUM Falls 1.9% in September: Can Diversification Sustain Growth?

Franklin Templeton, Inc. BEN has been diversifying its assets under management (AUM) through alternatives, private markets and digital assets. Despite declines in fiscal 2022 and 2025, its AUM recorded a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.2% over the past five fiscal years (ended fiscal 2025), with the rising trend continuing in the first nine months of fiscal 2026.

Zacks Investment Research • Oct 6, 2026

Franklin Templeton, Inc. to Announce Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year Results on November 6, 2026

SAN MATEO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--On Friday, November 6, 2026 at approximately 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time, Franklin Templeton, Inc. (the “Company”) [NYSE:BEN] will release its fourth quarter and fiscal year 2026 operating results. A written commentary on the results will also be available via investors.franklintempleton.com at approximately 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time.In addition, Jenny Johnson, CEO; Matthew Nicholls, Co-President, CFO and COO; and Daniel Gamba, Co-President and Chief Commercial Office.

Business Wire • Oct 5, 2026

Franklin Templeton, Inc. Announces Preliminary Month-End Assets Under Management

SAN MATEO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Franklin Templeton, Inc. (NYSE: BEN) today reported preliminary month-end assets under management (AUM) of $1.79 trillion at September 30, 2026, compared to $1.83 trillion at August 31, 2026. This month's decrease in preliminary AUM reflected the negative impact of markets, partially offset by long-term net inflows of $6 billion. For the quarter ended September 30, 2026, preliminary AUM reflected the negative impact of markets, partially offset by long-term n.

Business Wire • Oct 5, 2026

Can Franklin Templeton's AUM Growth Keep Driving Earnings?

BEN's record AUM, improving net flows and expanding alternatives business could support fee revenues and earnings growth.

Zacks Investment Research • Oct 2, 2026

Dividend Champion, Contender, And Challenger Highlights: Week October 4

A weekly summary of dividend activity for Dividend Champions, Contenders, and Challengers. Companies which changed their dividends. Companies with upcoming ex-dividend dates.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 2, 2026