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Franklin Templeton Doubles Down on Alts

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The California firm appointed George Stephan to the new position of Global COO of Wealth Management Alternatives.

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Franklin Templeton, TD Bank in Regulators’ Crosshairs

Regulators are intensifying their focus on two financial institutions with the potential for fines stretching into the billions of dollars.

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Consumer

Amazon, Starbucks Both Hit with Holiday Strikes

Though small compared to each company’s total workforces, work stoppages have set uncomfortable precedents for management.

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Markets

Stock Buybacks are the Ultimate Gift for Companies in Record Year

This month marks the end of what Goldman Sachs estimates will be a record year for stock buybacks, with a volume of roughly $930 billion.

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Industries

CEO Departures Have Reached a Record High with Almost 2,000

In the first 11 months of the year, 1,991 CEOs have announced their departures, up 16% compared to the same timeframe last year.

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