https://www.wsj.com/articles/franklin-templeton-hires-former-calpers-investment-chief-for-asia-push-11626097500 Ben Meng, the former investment boss of the nation’s largest pension fund, is joining Franklin Resources Inc. BEN 1.98% for its push into Asia. As executive vice president and chairman of Asia Pacific, Mr. Meng will help oversee the San Mateo money manager’s strategy in the region. He will also lead its China business.