Franklin Templeton

The CAIA Association and Franklin Templeton have signed a multi‑year strategic partnership announced at Abu Dhabi Finance Week. The collaboration will guide Franklin Templeton staff through the CAIA Charter program, sponsor global CAIA Chapter events, continue title sponsorship of the “Capital Decanted” podcast, co‑create an Islamic‑Finance micro‑credential launching in 2026, and co‑author research on the Gulf’s evolution into a private‑capital hub. Both firms aim to strengthen education, professional standards, and industry innovation amid rapid shifts in alternative‑investment markets.

Asset management firms are rapidly adopting generative and agentic AI to optimize operations and enhance investment decision-making. Franklin Templeton’s partnership with Wand AI exemplifies this trend, deploying agentic AI across its operations to accelerate data-driven insights. Goldman Sachs is also implementing AI at scale, with CEO David Solomon highlighting its economic potential. Both firms emphasize the importance of responsible AI management and workforce adaptation, reflecting a broader industry shift towards AI-driven productivity and innovation.

Franklin Templeton is launching the Franklin Dividend Growth ETF (FRIZ), targeting long-term capital appreciation through investments in fundamentally sound, U.S.-based companies with dividend growth potential. Managed by the Franklin Equity Group, FRIZ will feature a concentrated portfolio emphasizing companies with resilient business models and sustainable advantages. The ETF expands Franklin Templeton’s active ETF offerings, providing clients with diversified dividend expertise via a tax-efficient structure. As of August 21, 2025, Franklin Templeton manages over $47 billion in ETF assets globally.