California-based asset manager Franklin Templeton has appointed Michael Browne as Global Investment Strategist of the Franklin Templeton Institute, the firm’s research arm.
Browne previously worked as Chief Investment Officer at Martin Currie.
Based in London, he will be responsible for developing and delivering research-driven market insights for clients and investors in the UK and Europe primarily.
In this newly created role, he will conduct independent research, present at industry conferences and webinars and engage directly with key partners and clients to help them navigate the financial markets.
He will report into Stephen Dover, Chief Market Strategist and Head of the Franklin Templeton Institute.
Before joining Martin Currie in 2010, Browne worked for BZW Investment Management and Chase Asset Management, where he launched their first hedge fund. In 2001 he moved to Sofaer Capital where he founded a successful and award-winning equity long-short fund.
