CFM takes a scientific and academic approach to finance, using quantitative and systematic techniques to develop alternative investment strategies and products for institutional investors and financial advisers.

Since the death of Jean-Pierre Aguilar in July 2009 the company has been managed by Jean-Philippe Bouchaud, Philippe Jordan, Marc Potters and Jacques Saulière.

The aim is to provide ongoing support to the academic community to conduct research into data science techniques across a range of disciplines.

[4] This collaboration with École Polytechnique was established in 2019, and seeks to apply scientific techniques to further our understanding of the fundamental problems faced in financial markets.

The Foundation provides scholarships for PhD research projects, assists in the publication of academic papers, and helps with the organisation of symposiums.