Franklin Templeton adds IFA and Family Office Leader to distribution team

Franklin Templeton Investments Australia has announced a new operating structure for its local distribution team, with Stuart Devlin being appointed to lead the firm's IFA and family office segment, effective November 2016.

Devlin joined Franklin Templeton more than four years ago and was previously responsible for the firm's retail business in the Southern region.

Joining him in the restructured team are fellow new appointees, Louise Thompson, who takes on responsibility for financial institutions, and Charles Levinge, who will lead the institutional segment.

Commenting on the changes, managing director of Franklin Templeton Australia, Maria Wilton, said: "These appointments reflect the continuing evolution of the local market as well as our own business, and importantly our ongoing focus on our ability to service the key market segments we operate in."

"We are delighted to be in a position to leverage existing talent from within our business to continue to best meet the demands of our clients."