Our recurring publication unpacks key topics at the intersection of technology and investing with strategists, technologists, and investors across Franklin Templeton.
LATEST ISSUE
In this issue of Disruptive Technology Views, we explore the advantages of public blockchains versus the disadvantages of private blockchains and outline the benefits of decentralized finance over traditional finance as they relate to the security lending markets.
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We believe that digital assets are Frontier Risk Alternatives™ -- new investible opportunities that capture the return streams of novel business models and can generate long-term growth. Explore our educational material, monthly market report, and latest research.
RESEARCH LIBRARY
In these articles, our digital assets team shares their perspectives and explains key concepts in this emerging space.
Monthly Update
A monthly report of top news stories and key market metrics in the cryptocurrency and blockchain space.
Education
An overview of Web3, blockchain technology, and digital assets, along with a comprehensive glossary of key terms.
Our strategists focus their research and client engagement on:
Sandy provides advisory consulting and thought leadership as part of the Franklin Templeton Institute.
She has 25+ years of cross-industry experience, is a frequent speaker at industry events, and a widely published author. She combines her unique blend of sell-side, buy-side and consulting insights to drive research and thought leadership around what constitutes best practices and where innovation is occurring.
Robert delivers actionable intelligence and insights on the future of the investment and wealth industry for the firm and its clients. He specifically covers the EMEA and APAC regions.
Prior to joining Franklin Templeton in 2023, Robert spent nearly two decades at Citi where he most recently managed a global consultancy and engaged with the C-suites of investment managers, asset owners, wealth managers, and intermediaries, as well as fintech companies and disruptors.
Discover where we think the industry may be headed in Franklin Templeton’s inaugural Industry Advisory Services Annual Survey, based on dozens of interviews with investment and technology leaders. One of the most exciting hypotheses: an emerging “Better Living Through Investing” approach where portfolios are built for individuals’ needs and interests.
Successive waves of new technologies have emerged since the commercialization of computers began in the 1960s. This paper looks at how these new abilities and technologies were deployed, how they impacted modern society and how those impacts built upon themselves, generating a set of five megatrends over time.
Looking past the enthusiasm and calls for caution, AI is entering a period of broad adoption and application that will enhance business efficiency and expand existing markets. As with any emerging innovation, development is constant, with new opportunities and competitive risks emerging across industries. Our investment teams and strategists share their research, analysis and implications for investors.
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