Franklin’s AUM Grows to $1.68T on $28B Inflows as It Backs Wyoming Stable Token

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Franklin Resources’ assets under management rose to $1.68T in December following $28B in net inflows across equity, fixed income, and alternative strategies. The firm will also manage reserves for Wyoming’s first state-issued $FRNT stable token, marking an expansion of its digital assets services.

1. Company Schedules First Quarter Operating Results Release

Franklin Resources, Inc. will publish its first quarter operating results on January 30, 2026 at approximately 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time. A written commentary will be made available simultaneously on the company’s investor website. Following the release, CEO Jenny Johnson, Co-Presidents Daniel Gamba and Matthew Nicholls will host a live teleconference at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time to field questions from analysts and investors. Participants can access the call via investors.franklinresources.com or by dialing dedicated North American and international lines. A replay of the session will be offered through February 6, 2026, with access details provided on the same portal.

2. December Assets Under Management Climb on Strong Net Inflows

Franklin Resources reported that assets under management rose to $1.68 trillion as of December 31, 2025, up sequentially from the prior quarter. The increase was driven by net inflows totaling $28 billion, with broad-based contributions across equity, fixed income and alternative asset strategies. Equity portfolios accounted for approximately $12 billion of the inflows, fixed income attracted $9 billion, and alternative investments brought in $7 billion. The firm’s diversified lineup of specialist managers in multi-asset solutions also recorded positive client demand, reinforcing its global distribution network in over 150 countries.

3. Wyoming Partners with Franklin Templeton for State-Issued Stable Token Reserves

The State of Wyoming announced the launch of $FRNT, the nation’s first state-issued stable token, backed by reserves managed by Franklin Templeton. Under the agreement, the investment manager will maintain a segregated portfolio to collateralize the token, employing its fixed income and short-duration strategies to preserve principal and liquidity. This collaboration marks a regulatory milestone in digital asset adoption, leveraging Franklin Templeton’s 75 years of investment expertise and the oversight frameworks established by Wyoming’s financial regulators.

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