Franklin Templeton Canada

Toronto, Canada

Franklin Templeton Canada is a subsidiary of Franklin Resources, Inc., providing a range of investment management services designed to serve individual and institutional investors across the Canadian market. They offer various financial solutions, including mutual funds, ETFs, and tailored investment strategies.

CCI Score

18.79

-0.01% April 18

Latest Event

Launch of Social Impact Equity Fund by Franklin Templeton Canada

On November 29, 2023, Franklin Templeton Canada announced the launch of the Franklin Martin Currie Improving Society Fund, a new social impact equity fund aimed at providing Canadian investors access to companies with measurable social impacts aligned with several United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

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Franklin Templeton Canada is currently rated as a Saboteur.

+10 to +24 CCI Score

Companies in this bracket take more subtle actions to undermine authoritarian practices. They might implement internal policies or support reforms that quietly weaken oppressive systems, contributing to change in less overt ways.

Latest Events

NOV

29

2023

Launch of Social Impact Equity Fund by Franklin Templeton Canada
64.89

On November 29, 2023, Franklin Templeton Canada announced the launch of the Franklin Martin Currie Improving Society Fund, a new social impact equity fund aimed at providing Canadian investors access to companies with measurable social impacts aligned with several United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
+70

Public and Political Behavior

April 3

The fund’s focus on companies that improve inclusion, wellbeing and support a sustainable economy reflects a proactive public stance in favor of progressive and socially beneficial policies. This positive engagement with societal challenges supports democratic values and counters authoritarian tendencies.

Franklin Templeton Canada Launches New Social Impact Equity Fund
+80

Business Practices and Ethical Responsibility

April 3

Launching a social impact fund demonstrates Franklin Templeton Canada's commitment to ethical investment practices by channeling capital toward businesses that create social value. This aligns with progressive and inclusive business standards, reinforcing the company’s role in promoting responsible corporate practices.

Franklin Templeton Canada Launches New Social Impact Equity Fund
OCT

01

2023

Firing and Alleged Discriminatory Treatment Lawsuit at Franklin Templeton Canada
-51.39

A lawsuit has been filed by a woman who was terminated from Franklin Templeton Canada following a viral Central Park clip. The complaint alleges that the company's internal investigation—led by CEO Jenny Johnson and other employees—was negligent, discriminatory, and defamatory, effectively legitimizing a problematic 'Karen' narrative that contributed to her firing.
-60

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

April 3

The lawsuit alleges that Franklin Templeton Canada's internal investigation and subsequent termination of an employee were conducted in a manner that was negligent, discriminatory, and defamatory. This approach not only undermines fair labor practices but also appears to validate a prejudiced narrative, reflecting poor commitment to worker rights and human rights values.

Woman fired over viral Central Park clip sues employer
MAY

25

2020

Franklin Templeton Fires Employee Amid Racism Controversy
42.87

Franklin Templeton defended its decision to terminate portfolio manager Amy Cooper following a widely publicized incident of racist conduct in a public park. The company stated that it does not tolerate racism and maintains that its actions were appropriate, despite a subsequent lawsuit alleging the firing lacked proper investigation.
+70

Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices

April 3

By terminating Amy Cooper, whose actions were racially charged and harmful to marginalized communities, Franklin Templeton demonstrated a clear commitment to anti-racist workplace policies. Despite facing a lawsuit alleging procedural shortcomings, the firm's decision reinforces a no-tolerance stance on racism, which supports workers' rights and aligns with anti-fascist principles.

Amy Cooper sues employer who fired her, claiming racial discrimination