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  "id": 1860814,
  "title": "Franklin Templeton names Rene Buehlmann as Asia-Pacific chief",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/19/franklin-templeton-names-rene-buehlmann-as-asia-pacific-chief-1860814",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-19T04:12:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/banking-finance/20260819/franklin-templeton-names-rene-buehlmann-as-asia-pacific-chief"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Asset management firm Franklin Templeton has appointed Rene Buehlmann as its new head of Asia Pacific, effective September 21, as the company aims to bolster its presence in the region, the firm announced on Wednesday. Buehlmann will be responsible for overseeing the firm's Asia-Pacific operations, encompassing strategic growth initiatives, client connections, and business development.\n\nWith over 2,600 employees operating in key markets such as Korea, Singapore, Hong Kong, India, Japan, China, Taiwan, Malaysia, and Australia, Franklin Templeton has been steadily enhancing its global platform. The firm has been expanding into exchange-traded funds, private markets, and digital assets to differentiate itself in recent years.\n\nBuehlmann expressed his enthusiasm for the role, stating that it is crucial for both Franklin Templeton and the Asia-Pacific region. He added, \"I look forward to collaborating with the firm's talented teams across the region to strengthen our relationships with clients.\" The Asia-Pacific market presents significant growth prospects, and Buehlmann is eager to leverage Franklin Templeton's broad capabilities to capitalize on these opportunities.",
  "summary": "Global asset manager Franklin Templeton appointed Rene Buehlmann as its new head of Asia Pacific, effective Sept. 21, as the firm seeks to strengthen its presence in the region, the company said Wednesday. Buehlmann will oversee the firm's Asia-Pacific business, including its strategic growth plans, client relationships and business development. Franklin Templeton has more than 2,600 employees…",
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        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Franklin Templeton names Rene Buehlmann as Asia-Pacific chief",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/19/franklin-templeton-names-rene-buehlmann-as-asia-pacific-chief",
        "published": "2026-08-19T04:02:03.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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