Everything is an alternative.
Next is here.

Join Candidates from all over the world who have said “yes” to the CAIA Charter.
It’s not about having all the answers today. It’s about being the kind of professional who asks better questions tomorrow. The CAIA journey is built for thinkers just like you.
Everything is an alternative.
Next is here.

At the third of eight CAIA Global Leadership Forums, CAIA CEO John Bowman joined more than a dozen CEOs, CIOs, and senior investment professionals in Toronto to discuss the state of the industry.
One key takeaway: Uncertainty is everywhere.
Everything is an alternative.
Next is here.

The Milken Global Conference 2025 in Los Angeles brings together the who’s who of global leadership – across sectors and industries. Join CAIA CEO John Bowman, who will moderate two panels, titled “Middle Market Private Equity: The Smart Money's Next Move” and “Private Credit: Innovation, Strategy, and Distressed Debt in a Maturing Market.”
Everything is an alternative.
Next is here.

By 2030 women will control over $30 trillion of assets in the U.S. alone – representing a seismic shift globally as well. Investors who embrace gender diversity have an advantage – it's about capturing alpha and generating investment strategies that can enhance financial returns and deliver social impact.
Laura Merlini and Eva Katsoulakis team up to offer insights in the latest edition of “Chronicles of an Allocator.”
Everything is an alternative.
Next is here.

Shifting from 'alternative' to mainstream, we embrace diverse expertise and interdisciplinary knowledge essential for responsible capital allocation and client stewardship. Our pursuit is to prepare investors for a dynamic future, disrupting traditions, creating opportunities, and fostering long-term sustainability. Join us in shaping the future of investing. Next is here.
OUR
MISSION
CAIA Association seeks to improve investment and societal outcomes of capital allocation through professional education, transparency, and thought leadership across all investor alternatives in our industry.
CAIA Programs
Advance Your Career
Whether you need a deep, practical understanding of the world of alternative investments, a solid introduction, or data science skills for the future in finance, the CAIA Association offers a program for you.

The CAIA Charter
For client-focused fiduciaries who want to gain deep knowledge, demonstrated expertise, and credibility in alternative investments.

UniFi by CAIA™
Practical, relevant, affordable. The core concepts in alternative investments for you or your team, in a flexible, accessible format.
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