Franklin Templeton's Expansion in Private Credit Leads to 2025 Asset Manager Award Victory
- Franklin Templeton wins 2025 Top Asset Manager Award for private credit expansion, now managing $270B in alternatives after acquiring Apera and Alcentra. - Strategic partnerships with Envestnet and Benefit Street Partners create largest global alternative credit platform, addressing advisor access challenges to private markets. - ETF expansion includes 2 international equity strategies (PGRI, TINS) and 70+ products, while Canadian ETF distributions and Franklin BSP's $0.22 Q3 EPS highlight diversificatio
Franklin Templeton has been honored with the 2025 Top Asset Manager Award, highlighting its proactive growth in alternative investments and international markets. The company’s latest purchase of
The company’s progress isn’t limited to alternatives. In October 2025, Envestnet
In October, Franklin Templeton further broadened its active ETF suite by launching two new global equity strategies,
The company’s expansion is also evident in Canada. In October 2025, Franklin Templeton Canada announced cash distributions for several ETFs,
Franklin Templeton’s strategic moves are in line with broader industry shifts. Moody’s forecasts that private credit assets under management will reach $3 trillion by 2028, a trend highlighted in Yahoo’s coverage of the Apera deal, and Franklin Templeton’s acquisition directly addresses this anticipated growth. The partnership with Envestnet also tackles key challenges for advisors seeking alternative investments, a segment expected to attract more interest as investors look for returns in a slow-growth market, as noted in reports on the Envestnet launch.
As the company marks this recent recognition, CEO Jenny Johnson stated, "We are excited to welcome Apera’s talented professionals and are confident that our combined strengths will offer even greater benefits to clients worldwide." With a diverse platform spanning alternatives, ETFs, and international equities, Franklin Templeton is well placed to take advantage of changing market trends.
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