TA-1/A : Filer Information

Form Version X0405

Submission Contact Information

The registrant may provide a single e-mail address for contact purposes.

1(f)(i). Contact Name:
1(f)(ii). Contact Phone Number:
1(f)(iii). Contact E-Mail Address:

Notification Information

The registrant may provide additional e-mail addresses for those persons the filer would like to receive notification e-mails regarding the filing.

1(g). Notification E-mail Address:

TA-1/A : Registrant Information

3(c). Address of principal office where transfer agent activities are, or will be, performed:

If "yes," provide the name(s) and address(es) of all service companies engaged, or that will be engaged, by the registrant to perform its transfer agent functions:

Engaged sevice company information Related to item 6 Record: 1
6(a). Name
Franklin Templeton International Service (India) Private Limited
6(b). File Number
084-06303
6(c)(i). Address 1
Franklin Templeton Park
6(c)(ii). Address 2
Plot #18-23 Financial Dist. Nanakramguda
6(c)(iii). City
Hyderabad
6(c)(iv). State or Country
INDIA
6(c)(v). Postal Code
500019

Engaged sevice company information Related to item 6 Record: 2
6(a). Name
Franklin Templeton Investments Poland sp. z o.o.
6(b). File Number
084-06302
6(c)(i). Address 1
Andersia Tower
6(c)(ii). Address 2
Plac Andersia 3, 14th Floor
6(c)(iii). City
Poznan
6(c)(iv). State or Country
POLAND
6(c)(v). Postal Code
61-894

Engaged sevice company information Related to item 6 Record: 3
6(a). Name
Franklin Templeton Investment Services GmbH
6(b). File Number
084-06340
6(c)(i). Address 1
Mainzer Landstrasse 16
6(c)(ii). Address 2
6(c)(iii). City
D-60325 Frankfurt am Main
6(c)(iv). State or Country
GERMANY
6(c)(v). Postal Code
D-60325
7. Has registrant been engaged, or will it be engaged as a service company by a named transfer agent to perform transfer agent functions? radio button unchecked  Yes  radio button checked  No

TA-1/A : Independent, Non-Issuer Registrant Information

Completion of Question 8 on this form is required by all independent, non-issuer registrants whose appropriate regulatory authority is the Securities and Exchange Commission. Those registrants who are not required to complete Question 8 should select "Not Applicable".

Section for Initial Registration and for Amendments Reporting Additional Persons.

Proprietor or other entity information Related to item 8 Record: 1

8(a)(i). Full Name
Templeton Worldwide, Inc.
8(a)(ii). Relationship Start Date
01/01/2001
8(a)(iii). Title or Status
Sole Member
8(a)(iv). Description of Authority
Mgmt of business & affairs of registrant
8(a)(v). Relationship End Date

9. Does any person or entity not named in the answer to Question 8:

9(a). directly or indirectly, through agreement or otherwise exercise or have the power to exercise control over the management or policies of applicant, or;…. radio button checked  Yes  radio button unchecked  No

Entity information Related to item 9(a) Record: 1

9(a)(i). Exact name of each person or entity:
Franklin Resources, Inc.
9(a)(ii). Description of the Agreement or other basis:
100% ownership of Templeton Worldwide, Inc.
9(b). wholly or partially finance the business of the applicant, directly or indirectly, in any manner other than by a public offering of securities made pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933 or by credit extended in the ordinary course of business by suppliers, banks and others?….. radio button unchecked  Yes  radio button checked  No

TA-1/A : 10. Applicant and Control Affiliate Disciplinary History

The following definitions apply for purposes of answering this Question 10

Control Affiliate- An individual or firm that directly or indirectly controls, is under common control with, or is controlled by applicant. Included are any employees identified in 8(a), 8(b), 8(c) of this form as exercising control. Excluded are any employees who perform solely clerical, administrative support of similar functions, or who, regardless of title, perform no executive duties or have no senior policy making authority.
Investment or investment related- Pertaining to securities, commodities, banking, insurance, or real estate (including, but not limited to, acting as or being associated with a broker dealer, investment company, investment adviser, futures sponsor, bank, or savings and loan association).
Involved- Doing an act of aiding, abetting, counseling, commanding, inducing, conspiring with or failing reasonably to supervise another in doing an act.

10(a). In the past ten years has the applicant or a control affiliate been convicted of or plead guilty or nolo contendere ("no contest") to:

10(a)(1). a felony or misdemeanor involving: investments or an investment-related business, fraud, false statements or omissions, wrongful taking of property, or bribery, forgery, counterfeiting, or extortion? radio button unchecked  Yes  radio button checked  No
10(a)(2). any other felony? radio button unchecked  Yes  radio button checked  No
10(b). Has any court in the past ten years:
10(b)(1). enjoined the applicant or a control affiliate in connection with any investment-related activity? radio button unchecked  Yes  radio button checked  No
10(b)(2). found that the applicant or control affiliate was involved in a violation of investment-related statutes or regulations? radio button unchecked  Yes  radio button checked  No
10 (c). Has the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission or the Commodity Futures Trading Commission ever:
10(c)(1). found the applicant or control affiliate to have made a false statement or omission? radio button checked  Yes  radio button unchecked  No

Entity information Related to item 10(c)(1) Record: 1

10(c)(1)(i). The individuals named in the Action
Franklin Advisers, Inc. (FAV)
10(c)(1)(ii). Title of Action
In the matter of FAV, Administrative Proceeding File No. 3-11572
10(c)(1)(iii). Date of Action
08/02/2004
10(c)(1)(iv). The Court or body taking the Action and its location
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
10(c)(1)(v). Description of the Action
The action concerned the SEC's investigation of market timing activity.
10(c)(1)(vi). The disposition of the proceeding
FAV and the SEC reached an agreement that resolved the issues resulting from the investigation into market timing activity.

Entity information Related to item 10(c)(1) Record: 2

10(c)(1)(i). The individuals named in the Action
FAV and Franklin Templeton Distributors, Inc. (FTDI)
10(c)(1)(ii). Title of Action
In the matter of FAV and FTDI, Administrative Proceeding File No.
10(c)(1)(iii). Date of Action
12/13/2004
10(c)(1)(iv). The Court or body taking the Action and its location
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
10(c)(1)(v). Description of the Action
The action concerned the SEC's investigation of marketing support payments to securities dealer who sell fund shares.
10(c)(1)(vi). The disposition of the proceeding
FAV and FTDI reached an agreement with the SEC that resolved the issues resulting from the investigation into marketing support payments to securities dealers who sell fund shares.
10(c)(2). found the applicant or control affiliate to have been involved in a violation of its regulation or statutes? radio button checked  Yes  radio button unchecked  No

Entity information Related to item 10(c)(2) Record: 1

10(c)(2)(i). The individuals named in the Action
FAV
10(c)(2)(ii). Title of Action
In the matter of FAV Admnistrative Proceeding File No. 3-11572
10(c)(2)(iii). Date of Action
08/08/2004
10(c)(2)(iv). The Court or body taking the Action and its location
SEC
10(c)(2)(v). Description of the Action
The action concerned the SEC's investigation of market timing activity.
10(c)(2)(vi). The disposition of the proceeding
FAV and SEC reached an agreement that resolved the issues from the investigation into market timing activity.

Entity information Related to item 10(c)(2) Record: 2

10(c)(2)(i). The individuals named in the Action
Fav and FTDI
10(c)(2)(ii). Title of Action
In the matter of FAV and FTDI, Administrative Proceeding No. 3-11769
10(c)(2)(iii). Date of Action
12/13/2004
10(c)(2)(iv). The Court or body taking the Action and its location
SEC
10(c)(2)(v). Description of the Action
The action concerned the SEC's investigation of marketing support payments to securities dealers who sell fund shares.
10(c)(2)(vi). The disposition of the proceeding
FAV and FTDI reached an agreement with the SEC that resolved the issues resulting from the investigation into marketing support payments to securities dealers who sell fund shares.
10(c)(3). found the applicant or control affiliate to have been a cause of an investment-related business having its authorization to do business denied, suspended, revoked or restricted? radio button unchecked  Yes  radio button checked  No
10(c)(4). entered an order denying, suspending or revoking the applicant’s or control affiliate’s registration or otherwise disciplined it by restricting its activities? radio button unchecked  Yes  radio button checked  No
10(d). Has any other Federal regulatory agency or any state regulatory agency :
10(d)(1). ever found the applicant or control affiliate to have made a false statement or omission or to have been dishonest, unfair, or unethical? radio button checked  Yes  radio button unchecked  No

Entity information Related to item 10(d)(1) Record: 1

10(d)(1)(i). The individuals named in the Action
FAV and Franklin Templeton Alternative Strategies, Inc. (FTASI)
10(d)(1)(ii). Title of Action
In the matter of FAV and FTASI, Docket No. E-2004-007
10(d)(1)(iii). Date of Action
09/20/2004
10(d)(1)(iv). The Court or body taking the Action and its location
Securities Division Office of the Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
10(d)(1)(v). Description of the Action
The action concerned the Commonwealth of Massachusetts' investigation of market timing activity.
10(d)(1)(vi). The disposition of the proceeding
FAV and FTASI reached an agreement with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts that resolved the issues resulting from the investigation of market timing activityl

Entity information Related to item 10(d)(1) Record: 2

10(d)(1)(i). The individuals named in the Action
Franklin Resources, Inc. (FRI)
10(d)(1)(ii). Title of Action
In the matter of FRI, Docket No. 2004-0044
10(d)(1)(iii). Date of Action
11/19/2004
10(d)(1)(iv). The Court or body taking the Action and its location
Securities Division Office of the Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
10(d)(1)(v). Description of the Action
FRI's disclosure in Form 8-K regarding FAV and FTASI's agreement with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts that resolved the issues from the investigation of market timing activity.
10(d)(1)(vi). The disposition of the proceeding
FRI and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts reached an agreement that resolved the issue resulting from FRI's Form 8-K disclosure.
10(d)(2). ever found the applicant or control affiliate to have been involved in a violation of investment-related regulations or statutes? radio button checked  Yes  radio button unchecked  No

Entity information Related to item 10(d)(2) Record: 1

10(d)(2)(i). The individuals named in the Action
FAV and FTASI
10(d)(2)(ii). Title of Action
In the matter of FAV and FTASI, Docket No. E-2004-007
10(d)(2)(iii). Date of Action
09/20/2004
10(d)(2)(iv). The Court or body taking the Action and its location
Securities Division of the Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
10(d)(2)(v). Description of the Action
The action concerned the Commonwealth of Massachusetts' investigation of market timing activity.
10(d)(2)(vi). The disposition of the proceeding
FAV and FTASI reached an agreement with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts that resolved the issue resulting from the investigation of market timing activity.

Entity information Related to item 10(d)(2) Record: 2

10(d)(2)(i). The individuals named in the Action
FRI
10(d)(2)(ii). Title of Action
In the matter of FRI, Docket No. E-2004-0044
10(d)(2)(iii). Date of Action
11/19/2004
10(d)(2)(iv). The Court or body taking the Action and its location
Securities Division of the Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
10(d)(2)(v). Description of the Action
FRI's disclosure in Form 8-K regarding FAV and FTASI's agreement with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts that resolved the issues from the investigation of market timing activity.
10(d)(2)(vi). The disposition of the proceeding
FTI and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts reached an agreement that resolved the issue resulting from FTI's Form 8-K disclosure.
10(d)(3). ever found the applicant or control affiliate to have been a cause of an investment-related business having its authorization to do business Denied, suspended, revoked or restricted? radio button unchecked  Yes  radio button checked  No
10(d)(4). in the past ten years entered an order against the applicant or control affiliate in connection with investment-related activity? radio button checked  Yes  radio button unchecked  No

Entity information Related to item 10(d)(4) Record: 1

10(d)(4)(i). The individuals named in the Action
FAV and FTASI
10(d)(4)(ii). Title of Action
In the matter of FAV and FTASI, Docket No. E-2004-007
10(d)(4)(iii). Date of Action
09/20/2004
10(d)(4)(iv). The Court or body taking the Action and its location
Securities Division of the Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
10(d)(4)(v). Description of the Action
The action concerned the Commonwealth of Massachusetts' investigation of market timing activity.
10(d)(4)(vi). The disposition of the proceeding
FAV and FTASI reached an agreement with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts that resolved the issues resulting from the investigation of market timing activity.

Entity information Related to item 10(d)(4) Record: 2

10(d)(4)(i). The individuals named in the Action
FRI
10(d)(4)(ii). Title of Action
In the matter of FTI, Docket No. E-2004-0044
10(d)(4)(iii). Date of Action
11/19/2004
10(d)(4)(iv). The Court or body taking the Action and its location
Securities Division of the Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
10(d)(4)(v). Description of the Action
FRI's disclosure in Form 8-K regarding FAV and FTASI's agreement with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts that resolved the issues from the investigation of market timing activity.
10(d)(4)(vi). The disposition of the proceeding
FRI and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts reached an agreement that resolved the issue resulting from FRI's Form 8-K disclosure.
10(d)(5). ever denied, suspended, or revoked applicant’s or control affiliate’s registration or license, or prevented it from associating with an investment-related business, or otherwise disciplined it by restricting its activities? radio button unchecked  Yes  radio button checked  No
10(d)(6). ever revoked or suspended the applicant’s or a control affiliate’s license as an attorney or accountant? radio button unchecked  Yes  radio button checked  No

10(e). Has any self-regulatory organization or commodities exchange ever:
10(e)(1). found the applicant or a control affiliate to have made a false statement or omission? radio button unchecked  Yes  radio button checked  No
10(e)(2). found the applicant or a control affiliate to have been involved in a violation of its rules? radio button unchecked  Yes  radio button checked  No
10(e)(3). found the applicant or a control affiliate to have been the cause of an investment-related business losing its authorization to do business? radio button unchecked  Yes  radio button checked  No
10(e)(4). disciplined the applicant or a control affiliate by expelling or suspending it from membership, by barring or suspending its association with other members, or by otherwise restricting its activities? radio button unchecked  Yes  radio button checked  No
10(f). Has any foreign government, court, regulatory agency or exchange ever entered an order against the applicant or a control affiliate related to investments or fraud? radio button checked  Yes  radio button unchecked  No

Entity information Related to item 10(f) Record: 1

10(f)(i). The individuals named in the Action
Franklin Templeton Investments Corp. (FTIC)
10(f)(ii). Title of Action
Securities Act R.S.O. 1990, C.S.5., as amended and FTIC
10(f)(iii). Date of Action
03/03/2005
10(f)(iv). The Court or body taking the Action and its location
Ontario Securities Commission (OSC)
10(f)(v). Description of the Action
The action concerned the OSC's investigation into market timing activity.
10(f)(vi). The disposition of the proceeding
FTIC and the OSC reached and agreement the resolved the issues resulting from the OSC's investigation into market timing activity.

Entity information Related to item 10(f) Record: 2

10(f)(i). The individuals named in the Action
Templeton Asset Management Ltd. (TAML)
10(f)(ii). Title of Action
Stipulated Censure
10(f)(iii). Date of Action
12/14/2010
10(f)(iv). The Court or body taking the Action and its location
The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC)
10(f)(v). Description of the Action
SFC issued a public censure of TAML in connection with its finding that TAML breached Rule 22 of the Hong Kong Takeovers Code as a result of TAML's inadvertent failure to disclose its dealings in the shares of a Hong Kong company between January 26, 2010 and April 15, 2010.
10(f)(vi). The disposition of the proceeding
Resolved. TAML cooperated with the SFC and consented to the censure in connection with its inadvertent failure to make disclosures required by the Takeovers Code. TAML publicly disclosed its holdings, but missed the additional code requirements.

Entity information Related to item 10(f) Record: 3

10(f)(i). The individuals named in the Action
Franklin Templeton Asset Management (India) Private Limited
10(f)(ii). Title of Action
Adjudication Order No. NP/JS/AO/4-6/2016
10(f)(iii). Date of Action
05/03/2016
10(f)(iv). The Court or body taking the Action and its location
Securities and Exhange Board of India (SEBI)
10(f)(v). Description of the Action
SEBI issued a finding that an Indian-domiciled mutual fund was not operated in accordance with the SEBI regulations that stipulate the for of the fund's investment committee (IC) and require that the fund carry out all of its operations, including location of IC Members, within India. In connection with that finding, SEBI imposed a penalty on the fund, fund's trustee company and the advisor a manager of the fund in the amount of approximately US$14,672 (the equivalent of the INR amount as of the date of payment) which was paid by the adviser on behalf of all parties.
10(f)(vi). The disposition of the proceeding
SEBI imposed a penalty on the Fund, Fund's trustee company and the adviser as manager of the fund of INR 1,000,000 (approximately US$14,672 as of date of payment) was paid by the adviser on behalf of all the parties to resolve the matter on 11/29/16.
10(g). Is the applicant or a control affiliate now the subject of a proceeding that could result in a yes answer for questions 10(a) – 10(f) ? radio button unchecked  Yes  radio button checked  No
10(h). Has a bonding company denied, paid out on, or revoked a bond for the applicant or a control affiliate? radio button unchecked  Yes  radio button checked  No
10(i). Does the applicant or a control affiliate have any unsatisfied judgments or liens against it? radio button unchecked  Yes  radio button checked  No

TA-1/A : Signature

ATTENTION: INTENTIONAL MISSTATEMENTS OR OMISSIONS OF FACT CONSTITUTE FEDERAL CRIMINAL VIOLATIONS. See 18 U.S.C. 1001 and 15 U.S.C. 78ff(a)

SIGNATURE: The registrant submitting this form, and as required, the SEC supplement and Schedules A-D, And the executing official hereby represent that all the information contained herein is true, correct and complete.