Bespoke Systematic Research
Bring us the market. We test the opportunity.
LAS Desk undertakes selected research mandates on markets outside its existing engine portfolio.
Discuss a Research MandateHow a mandate works
Four stages. One clear decision.
Each mandate begins with a feasibility and data assessment, followed by systematic research, validation and a clear go/no-go decision.
Feasibility & data
We first assess whether the market can be researched properly: data, history and fit with our process.
Systematic research
The market is researched on its own terms. Nothing is assumed to transfer from our existing engines.
Validation
Candidate results are validated before any conclusion is drawn.
Go / no-go
A clear, documented decision. A no-go is a valid result.
GONO-GO
Where robust evidence is established, a dedicated deployment or licensing structure can be evaluated.
Discuss a Research MandateWhat a mandate is, and is not
Research first. No system promised in advance.
Not an order for an algorithm
A requested market becomes a system only if it passes our research and validation process.
The same standard
A requested market is held to the same standard as our own engines: frozen versions, trade-level records, retained branches.
Our research standardA no-go is an answer
If the evidence is not robust, the answer is no, stated clearly. Nothing is built on weak results.
Have a market in mind?
Tell us the market and how you intend to use it. Selected mandates only.
Discuss a Research Mandate