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Welcome to the one organization dedicated exclusively to excellence in alternative investments: the Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) Association.

Founded in 2002, the CAIA Association is the sponsoring body for the only globally-recognized designation for AI expertise. Across the globe, the CAIA designation demonstrates mastery of alternative investment concepts, tools, and practices, and promotes adherence to the highest standards of professional conduct.

On this site, you’ll find all the resources you need to successfully complete the examination program, your first step toward achieving the CAIA designation.

Whether you’re an investment professional interested in career advancement, an investment firm looking for expert AI professionals, or a CAIA member seeking more knowledge and networking, the CAIA Community invites you to learn, share, and connect on our site.

The Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) Association is an independent, not-for-profit global organization.

ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENT NEWS

Borrowing from the long-standing real estate adage, July's CAIA Canada Real Estate Round-Up was made for members, members, members. Our sixth event of the year was the third to feature CAIA Briefing Notes (which you can download from the event page) and are designed to give attendees a heads-up on the subject discussed, data points showing the...
On Thursday July 15th CAIA Chicago kicked off its educational event series with a presentation entitled Current State and Trends in the Private Equity and Distressed Debt Markets. This event was held at Morningstar’s new auditorium. CAIA Chicago assembled a distinguished panel of experts and practitioners from both Private Equity and Distressed...
GlobeOp Reports Strong Growth, Says Hedge Fund Clients Are Attracting New Money June 29, 2010 If the growth of GlobeOp Financial Services is any reflection as to how the hedge fund industry is doing, then it is indeed doing pretty well. ... (read more)