Franklin Templeton launches its first alternatives fund

Investment manager Franklin Templeton has launched the Franklin K2 Athena Fund, its first alternatives fund.

It invests in predominantly uncorrelated risk premia strategies across multiple asset classes, including equities, fixed income, and currencies.

The fund has already received a ‘Superior’ rating from SQM Research, which noted its market-neutral orientation that makes it suitable for defensive purposes. SQM also commended the fund’s thorough investment process.

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RMIT students take out two of top three places in 2026 University Challenge 

RMIT students take out two of top three places in 2026 University Challenge 

The Entireti University Challenge – established 16 years ago by AMP – continues to attract strong support from students around the country, with 91 teams from 13 tertiary institutions taking part this year. Entireti chief executive officer Neil Younger says the competition showcases the “high calibre of talent coming up through our universities and tertiary education institutions at a critical time for the profession”.

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