Individual Investor Contact Us Careers United Kingdom Our Company Products Fund Views Insights Resources Search Home Our Firm History Share HISTORY Franklin Templeton has grown from being recognised as one of the best small companies in America to being considered a premier global investment management organisation. We offer clients a valuable perspective shaped by our seven decades of experience, investment expertise and growing global reach. 1940s 1950s 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s 2000s 2010s 2020s The company was founded in 1947 in New York by Rupert H. Johnson, Sr., who ran a successful retail brokerage firm from an office on Wall Street. He named the company for US founding father Benjamin Franklin because Franklin epitomized the ideas of frugality and prudence when it came to saving and investing. The company's first line of mutual funds, Franklin Custodian Funds, was a series of conservatively managed equity and bond funds designed to appeal to most investors. Photo of Rupert H. Johnson. OUR FIRM Main Topics Why choose Franklin Templeton History Risk Management Sustainable Investing Stewardship Report Diversity & Inclusion Franklin Templeton Business Continuity Efforts in Response to Coronavirus Treating Customers Fairly Regulatory Information Additional Topics A Message From CEO Jenny Johnson Investments entail risks, the value of investments can go down as well as up and investors should be aware they might not get back the full value invested. United Kingdom Individual Investor This website is intended for residents of United Kingdom. OUR COMPANY Our Firm UK Profile Media Centre Contact Us PRODUCTS Franklin Templeton Mutual Fund Prices ETF Prices Investment Trust (TEMIT) Franklin Templeton Fund Charges and Costs Our Products FUND VIEWS INSIGHTS RESOURCES Literature Investor Education Investment Advice Your Account Careers Terms of Use Anti Corruption Privacy & Cookies Notice/Settings Security Policy Important Legal Information Support Modern Slavery Statement Copyright © 2021 Franklin Templeton. All Rights Reserved. TOP Franklin Templeton uses cookies to analyse website usage, personalise your website experience and assist in our marketing efforts. You can review more details and change your cookie settings, or for more information view our Privacy & Cookies Notice. REJECT ALL ALLOW ALL