Oxford - Man

In September 2007, Man AHL and the University of Oxford entered into a unique collaboration to set up the Oxford-Man Institute of Quantitative Finance (OMI).

The world leader in academic research in quantitative finance

Deliberately housed in the same building as AHL’s research staff from the Man Research Laboratory (MRL), and with £13.75 million initial core funding from Man, the Institute aims to be the world leader in academic research in quantitative finance, with a particular emphasis on alternative investments.

This is the first and only co-location of its kind between Oxford University and an asset management firm. The Institute's focus is on academic, curiosity driven research for the public domain, while MRL focuses on commercial, profit driven research. Though they operate independently, the combined working environment was purpose-built to encourage daily interaction between the two.

A stimulating environment of research and innovation

The overriding aim of the OMI is to create a stimulating environment of research and innovation where thinking can flourish and practitioners from a wide spectrum of disciplines combine skills, ideas and inspiration, to the benefit of all.

Key benefits to Man include:

• Puts AHL people in regular contact with renowned academics from Oxford and around the world
• Close contact with researchers working on cutting-edge quantitative research
• Access to specialists who can be commercially contracted for confidential AHL projects
• First right of refusal on commercial IP produced at the Institute
• Enhances Man's profile among some of the world’s leading scholars.

“The interaction between our Research Lab and the Institute has put us at the cutting edge in our field. Looking at what we’ve achieved, we’re really excited about the prospects for the future.”

Anthony Ledford, Chief Scientist, AHL

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