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Author: Steefan George, The Coin Republic; Compilation: Deng Tong, Bitchain Vision
Franklin Templeton CEO Jenny Johnson gave Bloomberg anchor David Westland at the 27th Milken Institute Global Annual Meeting in California.
In this interview, she shared her views on the evolution of asset management business from traditional asset management tools to alternative investments such as private equity, real estate, and private credit insurance.
Franklin Templeton grew to $1.6 trillion, with asset management mainly distributed on mutual funds and other investment vehicles (such as private credit), which have significant differences in returns.
Johnson elaborates on how Franklin Templeton grew over time from a traditional asset management company to a company exposed to a variety of investmentable tools to meet changing market demands.
This interview delves into the benefits of private credit and its growth trajectory around changing market dynamics.Johnson also noted that the bank’s strict requirements provide investors with higher returns and longer maturities, thus supporting the growth of the private credit market.
Franklin navigates the complexity of private credit and absolute risk management strategies while taking advantage of emerging opportunities in the lending space.
The importance of blockchain technology in the development of financial field
Around this evolution in the field of asset management, Johnson stressedThe transformative impact of blockchain technology in fund management and shareholder services.
Franklin Templeton made headlines for launching SEC-approved blockchain-based ETF tools, which suggestsThe system of financial transactions is shifting towards transparency, efficiency and trust.She also said that in the future, all ETFs and mutual fund tools will utilize blockchain technology.
Most of the discussion revolves around the change potential of blockchain outside of fund management.It will improve operational efficiency in the loan sector.She highlighted the role of blockchain in the asset tokenization revolution and cited examples such as Rihana’s NFT royalties to demonstrate the democratization of blockchain on investment opportunities.
Application and challenges of blockchain in the financial field
Johnson emphasized the application of blockchain.However, she also spoke about concerns about the growing regulatory requirements and investor education in the digital asset sector.
She acknowledged regulatory challenges, stressing the company’s commitment to responsible investments and leverages active management strategies to address the ever-changing regulatory environment and reduce potential risks.
The intersection of artificial intelligence and blockchain
Johnson further discusses Franklin’s strategic partnership with Microsoft, aiming to leverage the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance customer interaction and product portfolio management.She also highlighted the collaborative integration of blockchain and artificial intelligence, which is expected to provide personalized solutions and optimize operational efficiency in global markets.
In addition, the discussion also touches on the intersection of data privacy and artificial intelligence.She highlighted the company’s commitment to protecting proprietary data and preventing unauthorized access.Leverage proprietary data and external resources.The company’s goal is to effectively train AI models to drive innovation and potentially provide customers with tailored investment philosophy.
Looking to the future, Johnson outlines Franklin Templeton’s vision for blockchain-driven innovation, looking forward to the future of seamless integration of financial products on the blockchain platform.
Blockchain is committed to revolutionizing financial services, and Franklin has always been at the forefront of driving investor innovation and value while shaping the financial future in a decentralized world.
As the conversation ended, she summed up her vision for a blockchain-driven future that demonstrates Franklin Templeton’s high commitment to innovation, transparency and customer-centricity in a rapidly growing financial environment.
