PR Newswire·Oct 28, 2026, 8:17 AM ET

ChinaAMC and Franklin Templeton Sign Strategic MOU to Deepen Cross-Border Collaboration

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China Asset Management Co., Ltd. (ChinaAMC) and Franklin Templeton signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding in Shenzhen on October 28, 2026.
The partnership focuses on joint product development, market insight sharing, and exchange of investment expertise.
The firms plan to develop co-branded ETFs across Hong Kong, UCITS, and U.S. structures, subject to regulatory approvals.
Proposed ETFs aim to provide differentiated access to long-term growth opportunities in China, Asia, and global markets.
ChinaAMC contributes leadership in China's asset management industry, local distribution strengths, and index innovation expertise.
Franklin Templeton brings a global investment platform, ETF capabilities, and an international distribution network spanning over 35 countries.
As of September 30, 2026, Franklin Templeton holds approximately USD 1.8 trillion in assets under management globally.
As of September 30, 2026, ChinaAMC manages over RMB 3.1 trillion (USD 462.5 billion) in assets.
ChinaAMC has been the largest equity ETF manager in China for 21 consecutive years as of the end of 2025.
Franklin Templeton's global ETF platform held approximately USD 85 billion in assets under management as of September 30, 2026.
Yimei Li, CEO of ChinaAMC, highlighted the new era of opportunities for Chinese assets driven by technological innovation.
Daniel Gamba, Co-President & Chief Commercial Officer of Franklin Templeton, noted the growing importance of China's capital markets in the global investment landscape.