Iress announces Franklin Templeton is live with its unit registry services一 increasing efficiency and distribution in managed funds

Iress today announced Franklin Templeton Australia is live with its unit registry services across 57 of Franklin Templeton’s suite of managed funds. Franklin Templeton is one of the world’s largest asset managers.

Iress is providing a full range of managed funds administration services along with fully integrated digital tools and trading interfaces for investors through its ‘Digital 360’ technology, which includes digital online app and order pad. Franklin Templeton investors will also benefit from its automated mFunds and broader distribution capabilities.

Iress’ head of funds and platform administration, Richard Harris-Smith, said: "We are delighted to partner with Franklin Templeton to support its drive for greater performance, automation and access to distribution. Our solution is tightly integrated with custodian services ensuring a seamless experience for investors as well as significant efficiency gains.”

Franklin Templeton’s director of fund administration, Mat Sund, said: "We are pleased to have reached this milestone with Iress as a key technology partner. Innovation is a cornerstone of our business and we’re committed to working with best-of-breed providers like Iress to support our focus on delivering better outcomes for investors.”