Franklin Templeton names head of UK wholesale as head of retail leaves firm

Changes part of UK growth plan

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Franklin Templeton has appointed Alex Barry to the new role of head of UK wholesale as firm consolidates its retail and strategic client channels.

Meanwhile, Mark Dunn, head of UK retail, will leave Franklin Templeton on 1 December. Franklin Templeton stated that these changes will "further position" the firm to achieve its UK growth plans. Barry's appointment will see him take on expanded responsibilities as he oversees all aspects of retail sales activities in the UK market. Franklin Templeton to transition oversight of UK equity team to Martin Currie platform He joined the fund house last year as part of the Legg Mason acquisition. He is currently head of UK strategic client group. At Legg Mason he was head of UK sal...

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