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Franklin Templeton Investments has named Jennifer Ockwell as its head of UK institutional.

Markets were spooked last week by the prospect of an Italian snap election, raising concerns over its future position in the EU. While a government has been formed, it is too soon to sound the all-clear, writes Stephanie Baxter

Over 170 asset managers have rejected an initiative which requires better disclosure of fees UK public pension funds are charged, despite increased regulatory pressure on costs throughout the industry.

Franklin Templeton Investments has hired Aviva Investors' Christoph Butz as director of its UK consultant relations team.

Franklin Templeton Investments has made David Whitehair head of defined contribution (DC) in a newly-created role, which will see him develop the firm's UK offering.

Will pursue other opportunities

Dylan Ball, portfolio manager at Templeton Global Equity, explains why value investing could be undergoing a recovery.

Stuart Lingard, director of global fixed income product management at Franklin Templeton Investments, challenges the perception that active, less constrained fixed income means more risk.

Stuart Lingard, director of global fixed income product management at Franklin Templeton Investments, considers the negative effects of higher interest rates on fixed income strategies.