Franklin Templeton makes hire to boost ETF platform UK expansion

Harriet Ssentongo joins from HANetf

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Franklin Templeton has appointed Harriet Ssentongo to the newly-created role of senior ETF sales specialist as it seeks to drive the UK expansion of its UCITS ETF platform Franklin LibertyShares.

In her new role, Ssentongo will be responsible for the development of Franklin LibertyShares in the UK, Channel Islands and Ireland, working closely with the existing UK distribution team and focusing on leveraging existing client relationships, identifying and targeting new prospects and intermediaries to drive ETF sales for the firm. Based in London, she will report to Caroline Baron, head of ETF sales EMEA. Franklin Templeton launches smart beta Climate ETF Baron said: "This an important hire in a key market as we continue to expand our ETF business in Europe. "We have strong...

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