Long-Term Trends

Learn how technological advances have shifted economic dynamics over different eras, and why the protocol economy may represent the most meaningful evolution yet.

For investors, demographics are a driver of country risk, and they can impact productivity, economic growth, sovereign financials and debt ratings. Demographics are not destiny, but they do set parameters. Find out more from Franklin Templeton Institute’s Kim Catechis.

In this issue of Disruptive Technology Views, we explore the advantages of public blockchains versus the disadvantages of private blockchains and outline the benefits of decentralized finance over traditional finance as they relate to the security lending markets.

With well-designed AI algorithms, investors can produce better outcomes. However, we still need professionals to operate AI tools to both guide and gut-check their recommendations. In this issue of Disruptive Technology Views, we provide more on the transformative power of AI in investment management.

This article reflects findings from Franklin Templeton’s Industry Advisory Services Annual Survey conducted between March and August of 2023. The underlying aim of this paper is to help our clients understand how the wealth and investment management industry is changing and better prepare them for the future.

Demographics is not destiny, but it can set parameters.

The development of the digital ecosystem inevitably triggers digital innovation which has the potential to revolutionize areas like fintech and supply chain design.

The rise of intangible assets has distorted the difference between value and growth investing.

Investment returns are impacted by geopolitics—geopolitical stability is impacted by climate change.

Our Chief Market Strategist, Stephen Dover and Investment Strategist Kim Catechis, examine the debt wave that drives many of the economic policy discussions today.

Join the discussion with our strategists and explore the interplay between the long-term drivers that face investors over the coming decade.