Shanghai Advanced Institute of Finance (SAIF) was established at Shanghai Jiao Tong University in April 2009 with strategic and financial support from the Shanghai Municipal Government. Its mission is to become a world-class institute of research and higher learning. It is committed to developing top talents for the financial world and to generating cutting-edge knowledge in financial theories and applications. As a member of Shanghai's financial community, it strives to contribute to the development of Shanghai as a global financial centre.