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Franklin Templeton Announces Distributions for Certain Closed-End Funds Pursuant to Their Managed Distribution Policy for the Months of January, February and March 2026
Businesswire· 2026-01-13 17:16
Ticker Fund Name Month Amount Change from Previous Distribution FTF Franklin Limited Duration Income Trust January $0.0615 - February $0.0615 March $0.0615 ...
Strive, Inc. (Nasdaq: ASST) and Semler Scientific (Nasdaq: SMLR) Announce Shareholder Approval for Acquisition of Semler Scientific
Globenewswire· 2026-01-13 17:02
DALLAS, TX and CAMPBELL, CA, Jan. 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Strive, Inc. (“Strive”) announces Semler Scientific, Inc. (“Semler Scientific”) stockholders voted to approve being acquired by Strive. As part of the all-stock transaction, Strive will acquire Semler Scientific’s 5,048.1 Bitcoin. Strive also announces the purchase of 123 additional Bitcoin for its corporate treasury at an average price of $91,561 per Bitcoin, for a total purchase price of $11,264,000, inclusive of fees and expenses, bringing St ...
Franklin Templeton Announces Distributions for Certain Closed-End Funds for the Months of January, February and March 2026
Businesswire· 2026-01-13 17:01
Ticker Fund Name Month Amount Change from Previous Distribution FT Franklin Universal Trust January $0.0425 - February $0.0425 March $0.0425 ...
Franklin Templeton 调整机构级货币市场基金,支持稳定币储备与链上份额发行
Xin Lang Cai Jing· 2026-01-13 16:42
Franklin Templeton 宣布对旗下两只机构级货币市场基金进行调整,使其更好地适配区块链金融与稳定 币相关应用。其中,LUIXX 已调整资产结构,仅持有期限不超过 93 天的美国国债,以符合 2025 年通 过的 GENIUS Act 对受监管稳定币储备资产的要求,并可作为稳定币储备工具使用;DIGXX 则新增链 上机构份额类别,允许合规中介在区块链上记录和转移基金份额,从而实现更快结算、 7×24 小时交易 及与数字资产系统的对接。(CoinDesk) (来源:吴说) ...
Franklin Templeton turns money market fund into stablecoin reserve vehicle
Yahoo Finance· 2026-01-13 16:00
Core Insights - Franklin Templeton is adapting its institutional money market funds to align with blockchain-based finance, targeting the expanding market for tokenized assets and regulated stablecoins [1][3] Group 1: Fund Modifications - The Western Asset Institutional Treasury Obligations Fund (LUIXX) has been updated to comply with the GENIUS Act, which establishes reserve standards for regulated stablecoins, now holding only short-term U.S. Treasuries with maturities under 93 days [2] - The Western Asset Institutional Treasury Reserves Fund (DIGXX) has introduced a Digital Institutional Share Class for distribution on blockchain platforms, allowing for on-chain recording and transfer of fund shares [3] Group 2: Market Positioning - As stablecoins gain traction in payments and settlements, regulated reserve products like LUIXX are positioned to play a crucial role in the financial infrastructure [3] - Franklin Templeton's Head of Digital Assets emphasized the importance of making traditional funds more accessible and useful in the blockchain space, rather than questioning their capabilities [4] Group 3: Recent Developments - Franklin Templeton has been increasingly integrating blockchain technology, having launched a tokenized money market fund in Hong Kong in November and expanded its Benji Technology Platform to the Canton Network during the same month [5]
BlackRock to slash hundreds of jobs — latest Wall Street biz to kick off 2026 with firings
New York Post· 2026-01-13 15:39
BlackRock is reportedly slashing hundreds of jobs across the company, making it the latest Wall Street giant to start the New Year with sweeping layoffs.The world’s largest asset manager plans to cut 250 jobs, or roughly 1% of its global headcount, across its investment and sales teams, sources familiar with the matter told Bloomberg. It’s unclear when the layoffs may take place or what is the driving force behind them, though rival banks and asset managers have linked job cuts at their own businesses to re ...
Blue Owl Capital: Betting On AI While Navigating A Legal Minefield (NYSE:OWL)
Seeking Alpha· 2026-01-13 15:37
Group 1 - Blue Owl Capital Inc. (OWL) is a significant player in the asset management sector, focusing on AI development through leasing data centers to major hyperscalers [1] - The company aims to identify profitable and undervalued investment opportunities primarily in the U.S. market to build a high-yield, balanced portfolio [1]
Beacon Pointe Acquires $2.7B RIA From Paris-Based Asset Manager
Yahoo Finance· 2026-01-13 14:33
You can find original article here WealthManagement. Subscribe to our free daily WealthManagement newsletters. Beacon Pointe Advisors, a registered investment advisor based in Newport Beach, Calif., has announced its first deal of the year with the acquisition of an RIA previously owned by iM Global Partner, a Paris-based asset management network that bought the firm in 2021. Litman Gregory Wealth Management has left iM Global to join Beacon Pointe with its staff of 18 people and offices in L ...
[Earnings]Financials Dominate Upcoming Earnings Calendar, Netflix Looms
Stock Market News· 2026-01-13 14:12
Financial Reporting Schedule - Major financial institutions are set to report earnings starting with JPMorgan Chase & Co. on Tuesday morning, followed by Bank of America Corporation, Wells Fargo & Company, and Citigroup Inc. on Wednesday [1] - The reporting continues with Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs Group Inc., and BlackRock Inc. on Thursday, maintaining the focus on financials [1] - The following Tuesday will see a significant number of reports, with 20 companies reporting, including Netflix Inc. after market close and various financial institutions throughout the day [1]
CI Global Asset Management to Acquire Invesco's Canadian Investment Fund Assets and Form Long-Term Strategic Partnership
Prnewswire· 2026-01-13 14:00
Core Viewpoint - CI Global Asset Management (CI GAM) has announced an agreement to acquire the management agreements of Invesco's Canadian fund business, which has total assets under management of approximately C$26 billion, enhancing CI GAM's position in the Canadian asset management market [1][2]. Group 1: Transaction Details - CI GAM will manage 100 mutual funds and exchange-traded funds currently offered by Invesco Canada Ltd. [2] - Invesco and CI GAM will establish a long-term strategic partnership, allowing Invesco affiliates to provide portfolio management services to 63 funds with total assets of approximately C$13 billion [2]. - Following the transaction, CI GAM's total assets under management will rise to approximately C$170 billion [3]. Group 2: Strategic Implications - The acquisition will solidify CI GAM's ranking as one of the largest investment fund companies in Canada and is expected to drive continued growth [4]. - The partnership with Invesco will enhance CI GAM's product lineup, adding new strategies and capabilities, particularly in the ETF market [5][6]. - CI GAM aims to leverage the resources from this acquisition to improve service levels and investment solutions for advisors and clients [7]. Group 3: Timeline and Conditions - The transaction is anticipated to close in the second quarter of 2026, pending regulatory approvals and securityholder consent for the change of manager for the applicable funds [7].