Franklin Templeton adds to sales team

Franklin Templeton has appointed Oliver Britton as business development manager based in Sydney.

Britton joins from Perpetual Asset Management where he was key account manager for wholesale distribution

He moved to Australia from the UK in 2019 when he joined Perpetual as an account manager, before being promoted in 2021.

Before that Britton was a client management specialist at UBS in London.

Franklin Templeton's head of Australia and New Zealand, Felicity Walsh said Britton's appointment was part of the firm's overall plans to grow its team to meet the needs of the evolving advice market in Australia.

"Britton understands this market well. In previous roles he has developed strong business relationships and is a well-respected distribution professional," Walsh said.

"His global experience and understanding will also be an asset for Franklin Templeton, as will Britton's interest in sustainable investing," she added.

Speaking on his appointment, Britton said Franklin Templeton's partnership model in Australia, where it has acquired a number of specialist investment managers, is particularly interesting and innovative.