Alexander Barry

The Investment Company Institute is an association of mutual funds, exchange-traded funds, closed-end funds, and unit investment trusts. The non-profit company is based in Washington and has subsidiaries in the United Kingdom. The American company operates to support and represent these types of investment vehicles. The CEO of the company is Paul Schott Stevens.

Franklin Alternative Strategies Funds is an open-end investment fund/unit trust. Its investment objective is to seek capital appreciation with lower volatility relative to the broad equity markets. The company may invest in a wide range of securities and other investments including, but not limited to: equity securities, including common stocks, preferred stocks, convertible securities, rights and warrants, private and registered investment vehicles and exchange-traded funds; debt securities including bonds, notes, debentures, banker's acceptances and commercial paper; loans and loan participations; and mortgage-backed or asset-backed securities, including collateralized debt obligations. It may also invest in securities of U.S. and foreign companies, including those located in emerging markets, of any capitalization size. The company was founded on July 21, 2011 and is headquartered in San Mateo, CA.

Shearman & Sterling LLP provides legal services. It specializes in appellate litigations, capital markets, corporate governance, environmental, finance, international arbitration, investment funds, litigation, mergers and acquisitions, privatization, real estate, and tax. The company was founded by Thomas Shearman in 1873 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

Franklin Templeton International Services SARL provides investment advice. The company is headquartered in Luxembourg.

Riva Financial Systems Ltd. provides software solutions to the asset management. It provides support services, such as project planning and management, business gap analysis, enhancements/interface development, model office, data migration and conversion mapping, and training. The company was founded in October 2002 and is headquartered in Douglas, the United Kingdom.

Part of Franklin Resources, Inc., Royce & Associates GP LLC provides investment services. The company is based in Wilmington, DE.

Franklin Templeton Trust is an open-end investment company, which engages in the investment in U.S. government securities, repurchase agreements, and portfolio maturity and quality. The company was founded on August 2, 2019 and is headquartered in San Mateo, CA.