SHENZHEN, China, Oct. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- China Asset Management Co., Ltd. (ChinaAMC) and Franklin Templeton today announced in Shenzhen, China, the signing of a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), marking a significant step in cross-border asset management cooperation between two leading investment institutions.

The MoU establishes a framework for cooperation between the two firms, focusing on areas such as joint product development, sharing of market insights, and exchange of investment expertise. Through the collaboration, the firms intend to explore the development of co-branded ETFs across Hong Kong, UCITS, and U.S. ETF structures, subject to applicable regulatory approvals. The proposed ETFs would seek to provide investors with differentiated access to long-term growth opportunities driven by evolving market themes across China, Asia, and global markets.

The collaboration seeks to bring together the complementary strengths of both firms, combining ChinaAMC's leadership in China's asset management industry, local distribution strengths and expertise in index innovation with Franklin Templeton's global investment platform, ETF capabilities and extensive international distribution network spanning more than 35 countries.

Ms. Yimei Li, CEO of ChinaAMC, commented: "Technological innovation led by artificial intelligence is reshaping global supply chains while profoundly transforming economic landscapes and asset allocation logic. With the world's most comprehensive industrial supply chain and a flourishing innovation ecosystem, Chinese assets are embracing an entirely new era of opportunities."

"With a history spanning nearly eight decades, Franklin Templeton has navigated multiple economic cycles while remaining committed to value investing and long-term investing.With approximately USD 1.8 trillion in assets under management as of September 30, 2026, its operations span more than 35 countries and regions worldwide."

"Today's signing marks the beginning of a deeper strategic partnership. By leveraging our respective resources and expertise, we will develop innovative cross-market investment solutions, create meaningful strategic synergies globally, and provide global investors with a broader range of high-quality products and services." said Yimei Li.

"China's capital markets are becoming an increasingly important part of the global investment landscape. We are seeing more Chinese investors looking to invest internationally, while global investors continue to seek opportunities in China", said Daniel Gamba, Co-President & Chief Commercial Officer, Franklin Templeton. "ChinaAMC is one of China's most respected asset managers, with a strong track record of innovation and a deep expertise in the local market. Through this strategic collaboration, we see an exciting opportunity to bring together our respective strengths to develop differentiated ETF solutions that provide compelling opportunities across China and global markets."

Gamba added, "At Franklin Templeton, we believe that strong partnerships are key to meeting the evolving needs of investors in an increasingly connected world. Our collaboration with ChinaAMC reflects our shared commitment to broadening investor choice, enhancing market access and delivering long-term value through high-quality investment solutions."

About Franklin Templeton's ETF business

Franklin Templeton's global ETF platform provides a comprehensive range of indexed and active ETF solutions designed to help achieve a wide variety of investment outcomes. Supported by the strength and resources of one of the world's largest asset managers, the firm's ETF platform has approximately USD 85 billion in assets under management globally as of September 30, 2026.

About Franklin Templeton 

Franklin Templeton is a trusted investment partner, delivering tailored solutions that align with clients' strategic goals. With deep portfolio management expertise across public and private markets, we combine investment excellence with cutting-edge technology. Since our founding in 1947, we have empowered clients through strategic partnership, forward-looking insights, and continuous innovation – providing the tools and resources to navigate change and capture opportunity. 

With approximately USD 1.8 trillion in assets under management as of September 30, 2026, Franklin Templeton operates globally in more than 35 countries.

To learn more, visit https://www.franklintempleton.com/corporate/all-sites and follow us on LinkedIn. 

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About ChinaAMC

ChinaAMC is one of China's largest asset managers, with over RMB 3.1 trillion (USD 462.5 billion) in assets under management as of the end of September 2026. Since launching China's first ETF — the SSE 50 ETF — in 2004, the firm has maintained its position as the largest equity ETF manager in China for 21 consecutive years as of end- 2025. Through its overseas subsidiaries in Hong Kong and partnership network around the world, ChinaAMC provides global investors with professional access to China's capital markets.

Over the past 28 years, ChinaAMC has continuously been defining and originating assets, alongside developing innovative tools for asset management, forging a truly comprehensive, multi-asset investment platform. It positions itself as a full-service and versatile asset management platform that operates across asset classes, industries and regions.

Visit ChinaAMC's official website: https://en.chinaamc.com/ and Linkedin page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/china-asset-management-company/

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