Franklin Templeton shuffles senior leadership roles following research hub launch

ClearBridge CEO to expand role

Lauren Mason
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Franklin Templeton has launched its new Investment Institute – a research and knowledge-sharing hub of global market insights – leading to a reshuffle among senior leadership roles.

Head of equities Stephen Dover will become chief market strategist and head of the Investment Institute from 1 February. His former role will be taken over by Terrence Murphy, the CEO of ClearBridge Investments - a US-based arm of Franklin Templeton division Legg Mason - who will expand his current role to cover the position. Both Dover and Murphy will report to president and CEO of Franklin Templeton Jenny Johnson. Franklin Templeton launches EM long/short UCITS fund Commenting on the appointments and launch, Johnson said: "We are doubling down on what sets our firm apart—unmat...

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