Franklin Templeton

May’s capacity to deliver Brexit at stake

UK equity income continues to look relatively attractive in a world of low interest rates and low bond yields.

Replaces Ian Wilkins

Set to benefit financials

Soft-closed in 2013

Investors will lean to traditionally defensive assets

New lead managers named on funds

With significant political decisions undertaken during 2016 on both sides of the Atlantic, 2017 now becomes a year of execution, writes Ben Russon, portfolio manager of the Franklin UK Opportunities fund.

Franklin Templeton and Invesco have lost their spots in the list of the top ten largest fund groups by assets under management in European-domiciled funds in 2016.

Corporate Bond and Gilt funds