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Franklin Resources, Inc.

BEN

Financial Services

2w

Franklin Templeton's Strategic Focus on Digital Blockchain and Tokenization

Franklin Templeton has been pioneering in blockchain technology since 2018, with a patent on their digital wallet.
Launched the intraday yield feature on the tokenized money market fund Benji in 2025, enabling real-time yield updates and collateral use.
Blockchain's capabilities include ownership verification, executing smart contracts, and facilitating payments, which could disintermediate traditional financial 'toll takers' and reduce transaction costs.
The firm believes blockchain will fundamentally change financial system rails, enabling more efficient, transparent, and accessible investment services.
Active conversations with international and U.S. distributors about white-labeling their blockchain infrastructure, especially following regulatory clarity from the Gensler Act.

Franklin Resources, Inc.

BEN

Financial Services

2w

Financial Performance Summary

Adjusted operating income was $378 million, flat from prior quarter, driven by lower compensation expenses offset by Western outflows and lower average AUM.
Assets under management ended the quarter at $1.61 trillion, increased from the prior quarter due to positive markets and strengthening flows, partially offset by long-term outflows at Western Asset Management.
Equity net outflows were $645 million, impacted by market volatility affecting growth strategies; positive net flows into large cap value, international, and emerging market strategies.
Fixed income net outflows improved to $1.3 billion; excluding Western, fixed income net inflows were $3.5 billion, driven by Franklin Templeton Fixed Income and Brandywine Global.
Institutional pipeline of 1 but unfunded mandates rose by net $4 billion to a record $24.4 billion, including $14.8 billion in new wins across all asset classes and multiple regions.
Long-term net outflows totaled $9.3 billion, an improvement from the prior quarter's $26.2 billion outflows; excluding Western Asset Management, long-term net inflows were $7.8 billion this quarter.
Multi-asset and alternatives generated combined $4.3 billion in positive net flows; multi-asset flows have been positive for 16 consecutive quarters.
Over half of mutual fund AUM outperformed peer median across 3-, 5-, and 10-year periods; mutual fund investment performance increased in 3-, 5-, and 10-year periods but declined in 1-year period due to a large yield fund.
Western net outflows moderated to the lowest since September 2024; money market balances grew with cash management net inflows for 4 of the last 5 quarters, increasing cash management AUM to $72 billion.

Zions Bancorporation, National Association

ZION

Financial Services

4w

Positive Shift in Economic Outlook and Tariff Risks Abatement

Management notes a 28% YoY increase in net earnings to $243 million for Q2 2025.
Signs of economic slowing are present, but tariff-related risks have abated, leading to a more optimistic outlook.
Management observed a willingness among small businesses to adapt to tariffs, with some seeing opportunities despite challenges.

SoFi Technologies, Inc.

SOFI

Financial Services

3w

Introduction of Blockchain-Enabled International Money Transfers

Announced the launch of self-serve international money transfers using blockchain technology, enabling members to transfer funds to dozens of countries with faster speeds and lower costs.
Transfers will be automated within the SoFi app, taking under a minute, with full transparency on exchange rates and fees, available 24/7.
Potential future deployment of this service internationally for cross-border payments from non-U.S. countries to the U.S.

Robinhood Markets, Inc.

HOOD

Financial Services

2w

Robinhood's Expansion into Tokenization and Crypto Infrastructure

Robinhood expanded its European crypto offering to 30 countries, serving over 400 million people, including stock tokens.
Tokenization is viewed as a major innovation, likened to stablecoins for fiat currencies, enabling 24/7 trading, instant settlement, and self-custody.
Robinhood is working on tokenizing private assets and real-world assets, with a focus on private markets and assets previously inaccessible to retail investors.
The Robinhood Chain, a Layer 2 blockchain optimized for real-world assets, aims to leverage its large user base and custody assets to build a developer ecosystem and facilitate asset tokenization.

The Bancorp, Inc.

TBBK

Financial Services

3w

Expansion of Fintech Ecosystem with Block and Cash App Partnership

Announced a 5-year expansion of relationship with Block, adding debit and prepaid card issuance for Cash App customers.
Additional services expected to begin as early as Q1 2026.
Program aims to significantly boost GDV and fee growth, leveraging over 50 million Cash App users.
Management emphasizes the strategic importance of this partnership for future revenue and GDV growth.

Coinbase Global, Inc.

COIN

Financial Services

2w

Coinbase's Vision for the 'Everything Exchange' and Asset Tokenization

Coinbase aims to build the 'everything exchange' to enable trading of all asset classes on crypto rails, starting with over 300 assets listed and plans to integrate decentralized exchanges into the app.
The company is working towards tokenized equities, real-world assets, and prediction markets, with a focus on compliance and global coverage.
Tokenized securities are seen as a way to unlock significant value, with potential to double the current crypto market by capturing just 3% of equities trading.
Coinbase plans to integrate with traditional brokers and emphasizes risk management and custody as key components of this strategy.

PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust

PMT

Financial Services

3w

PMT's Strategic Partnership with PFSI Enhances Investment Capabilities

PMT leverages PFSI's operating platform, management team, and origination business to access a high-quality loan pipeline.
The partnership allows PMT to deploy capital into mortgage assets without operational burdens of origination and servicing.
PFSI's access to origination markets and PMT's ability to securitize privately created investments provide a competitive edge.
The growing volume of nonowner-occupied and jumbo loans highlights the partnership's role in expanding investment opportunities.
PMT's securitization platform has rapidly become a top issuer, with nine securitizations totaling $3.2 billion since Q4 2024.
This strategic alliance positions PMT to capitalize on organic investment creation and private label securitizations.

Blackstone Inc.

BX

Financial Services

3w

Blackstone's Expansion into the $12 Trillion U.S. Defined Contribution Market via Executive Order Potential

Management highlighted reports that the U.S. administration may issue an executive order to open the $12 trillion U.S.-defined contribution channel for alternative investments.
This development could significantly diversify Blackstone's investor base and create a vast new market for delivering superior returns.
Management emphasized the strategic importance of large-scale perpetual products and the need for regulatory clarity before full market entry.

V

Financial Services

3w

Visa's Strategic Focus on AI and Stablecoins for Future Payments

Visa is advancing its product development in AI and stablecoins, with a product drop in April showcasing new capabilities.
Visa Intelligent Commerce enables consumers to shop with AI agents, with over 30 partners testing in sandbox and plans for live transaction pilots later this year.
The company sees stablecoins as a solution for emerging markets with volatile fiat currencies and for cross-border money movement, with deployment of stablecoin-linked cards in multiple markets including Africa and Latin America.
Visa has expanded its stablecoin capabilities by adding euro-backed stablecoin EURC and partnering with Paxos for USDG and PYUSD, supporting multiple blockchains and currencies for settlement.