Franklin Templeton

At a time when many established portfolios are facing questions over performance, manager exits and other issues, City Financial's new fund research service has identified seven funds as ones to watch over the coming months.

Franklin Templeton's fixed income head Michael Hasenstab has said Japan's stimulus programme will help support the global recovery and offset tighter monetary policy from the US Federal Reserve.

THE BIG QUESTION

THE BIG QUESTION

Franklin Templeton has completed a rejig of its UK sales team after hiring Mark Dunn from Carmignac.

Franklin Templeton has launched a short duration bond fund for European fixed income head David Zahn.

Randeep Somel has revealed his plan to steer the M&G Global Basics fund back to the top of the performance tables, telling investors "no-one else does this kind of portfolio".

THE BIG INTERVIEW

Franklin Templeton's Mike Clements has more than halved the size of the Franklin European Opportunities fund as he takes over management of the portfolio.

Lawrence Gosling, founding editor of Investment Week, looks at what impact regulation - driven by the RDR - is going to have on the fund management industry.