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Franklin Templeton Names South Korea a Core Emerging Market Leader

Franklin Templeton Names South Korea a Core Emerging Market Leader

SEOUL, Oct. 15 (Korea Bizwire) — Global asset manager Franklin Templeton has identified South Korea as one of the key drivers of the global emerging market rally this year, highlighting its diversified industrial base and robust stock market performance. In a report released Tuesday, the firm noted that emerging market equities have surged more than 28 [...]

South Korea’s Efforts to Tackle ‘Korea Discount’ Face Long Road Ahead, Says Franklin Templeton

South Korea’s Efforts to Tackle ‘Korea Discount’ Face Long Road Ahead, Says Franklin Templeton

SEOUL, Jul. 10 (Korea Bizwire) – Global asset management firm Franklin Templeton has offered a cautiously optimistic assessment of the South Korean government’s efforts to address the so-called ‘Korea Discount’ – the persistent undervaluation of Korean stocks. While viewing the corporate value enhancement policies positively, the firm anticipates that tangible results may take time to materialize.  [...]