Michael F. Brown

Michael F. Brown is currently Global Head of Research at Advantage Data Inc. (ADI) in Boston. He leads research and provides analytical directives for ADI’s comprehensive database on fixed-income instruments, with their associated computational and graphics modules. Michael also heads up publication of daily summaries of world economic news, as they impact high-yield and high-grade bonds. Before joining ADI in 2004, Michael worked as Vice President for State Street Corporation, Boston. He joined State Street in 1992. At State Street Global Advisors, Michael was involved in mathematical modeling and analysis of the FX market. Later, he provided signals for real-dollar FX positions on the trading floor of SSGM (State Street Global Markets), and contributed to a weekly newsletter on world economics. He has published papers in mathematical finance, analysis, and forecasting, preceded by papers in theoretical and applied physics. Michael holds degrees from Harvard University, The University of Virginia, and The University of California.