| Franklin Resources Inc. is a publicly owned investment manager. The firm provides its services to individuals, institutions, pension plans, trusts, and partnerships. It primarily manages families of equity, fixed income, and balanced mutual funds for its clients. The firm also provides retirement plans and separate account services. It invests in the public equity and fixed income markets across the world. Franklin Resources, Inc was founded in 1947 and is based in San Mateo, California with additional offices in Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, Holland, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Mexico, Poland, Russia, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, and Vietnam. |