Franklin Templeton Investments

Franklin Templeton, Inc. is an American multinational investment management holding company that, together with its subsidiaries, is referred to as Franklin Templeton. It is a global investment firm with operations in over 150 countries. They were founded in New York City in 1947 as Franklin Distributors, Inc. In 1992 they merged with Templeton, Galbraith & Hansberger which had started in 1954 under John Templeton.