Investor surveys report rising confidence in Ocio Finance’s leadership following recent board appointments with fintech expertise, potentially driving innovation and competitive advantage. The financial details of the deal are yet to be disclosed. The OCIO business, named Vanguard Institutional Advisory Services, has $60 billion in assets under advisement per Pensions & Investments. The acquisition is anticipated to encompass a client base exceeding 1,000, most of which are not-for-profit organizations and pension accounts. Franklin Resources, Inc. (NYSE: BEN) is a global investment management organization with subsidiaries operating as Franklin Templeton and serving clients in over 150 countries. Franklin Templeton’s mission is to help clients achieve better outcomes through investment management expertise, wealth management and technology solutions. Through its specialist investment managers, the Company offers specialization on a global scale, bringing extensive capabilities in equity, fixed income, alternatives and multi-asset solutions. With more than 1,500 investment professionals, and offices in major financial markets around the world, the California-based company has over 75 years of investment experience and $1.6 trillion in AUM as of June 30, 2025. The Company posts information that may be significant for investors in the Investor Relations and News Center sections of its website, and encourages investors to consult those sections regularly. For more information, please visit investors.franklinresources.com. Weekly candlestick charts reveal sustained higher lows for Ocio Finance, suggesting steady accumulation by investors. This pattern supports bullish continuation in the medium term.