AHL Oxford

A unique collaboration

In September 2007, Man Group and the University of Oxford set up the Oxford-Man Institute of Quantitative Finance (OMI). 

With £13.75 million funding and the opportunity to co-locate a team from within AHL's research arm at a new Man Research Laboratory, it aims to be the world leader in research in Quantitative finance with an emphasis on alternative investments. 

This is the first and only co-location of its kind between Oxford University and a commercial entity.

The combined working environment in Oxford has been purpose-designed to encourage frequent interaction between the two groups of researchers.

AHL and the University aim to create a stimulating environment of research and innovation where ideas flourish and practitioners from a wide spectrum of disciplines can bring their skills into collaboration and learn from each other.

Main benefits from the Oxford-Man Institute 

• Connects AHL with renowned academics from around the world 
• Close contact with cutting edge quantitative research not yet in the public domain 
• Access to specialists who can be contracted for confidential AHL projects 
• First refusal on research developed by the institute 
• Enhanced profile amongst some of the best students in the world

Commercial impact

AHL Oxford has already made significant commercial contributions to AHL.

A new trading model – conceived in AHL Oxford – which operates on high frequency data is now actively trading the global markets and providing new sources of enhanced investment opportunities.