KUALA LUMPUR: Franklin Templeton, a global leader in investment management, is celebrating 15 years of serving clients in Malaysia and supporting them in its wealth building journey.
Since 2009, Franklin Templeton has played a pivotal role in the Malaysian financial landscape, managing assets for local investors across a diverse range of investment solutions.
To commemorate the milestone, Franklin Templeton hosted a celebratory dinner here on Wednesday.
Over the past decade and a half, Franklin Templeton has been offering a suite of global equity, fixed income and alternative investment
products to meet the varied needs of Malaysian investors.
"The firm currently offers an extensive range of products and solutions from its specialist investment managers, each with specialised expertise and an independent investment philosophy, under one trusted, global name."
In addition to its core mutual fund products, the company is committed to the continued expansion of its product basket, with plans to offer digital asset solutions in the future.
Franklin Templeton head of Asia Pacific Tariq Ahmad said since 2009 when it first set foot in Malaysia, it had dedicated time to understand the local market and the diverse needs of Malaysian investors.
This enables it to develop appropriate investment solutions across asset classes.
"Our success today as one of the largest global investment solutions partners in the Malaysian fund market is a testament to our relentless focus on putting clients first.
"We are proud of the deep partnerships we have cultivated with both retail and institutional clients."
Hanifah Hashim, its chief executive officer and head of Malaysia, said: "Over the past 15 years in Malaysia, Franklin Templeton has cemented its position as a pioneering leader in the global Shariah investment space.
"Our unwavering commitment to the Shariah investment industry has resonated strongly with clients seeking ethical and strategically sound options."
This is clearly reflected in the success of its Franklin Malaysian sukuk strategy, which now has a 12-year track record of delivering quality results.
"In 2022, our global team has also launched the world's first cross-border Shariah tech strategy," she added.