Canada Chapter
CAIA Canada has seen explosive growth since its inception three years ago in line with the remarkable progress in membership seen in the CAIA Association around the world. CAIA Canada supports members’ and candidates’ educational and professional development through numerous alternative investment-themed events and presentations. Events are varied and cover private equity, private real estate, hedge funds and other alternative investments topics. Members have an opportunity to get involved by proposing speaker and event ideas. read more
Canada Chapter
Pierre Saint-Laurent, CAIA, Chapter Head
President, AssetCounsel Inc. | Community Profile | Bio (members only)
Stéphane Amara, Chapter Executive in Montreal
Director, DB Advisors | Community Profile | Bio (members only)
Anish Chopra, CAIA, Chapter Executive in Toronto
Managing Director, TD Asset Management Inc. | Community Profile | Bio (members only)
Esther Zurba, CAIA, Chapter Executive in Toronto
Director, Castle Hall - Toronto | Community Profile | Bio (members only)
Ivy Leung, CAIA, Chapter Executive in Vancouver
Portfolio Management, RBC Dominion Securities | Community Profile | Bio (members only)
CAIA Canada members represent all areas of investment management including: portfolio managers, pension consultants, plan sponsor investment staff, product managers, custody and administration professionals, investment advisors and actuaries. Chapter events take place in Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver.
For 2010, expect stimulating social meetings and insightful conferences meant to help you interface with the alternative investments profession and keep your skills current and sharp. We invite your comments and ideas - this is your association and we will strive to bring you valuable tools and activities. We look forward to meeting all members and candidates and connecting with others who want to know more about what the CAIA Charter and our chapter can do for them.
CAIA members residing in Canada comprise the membership of the chapter. Other members are welcome to join the chapter by adjusting the settings on the CAIA profile.
Non-members are invited to join the chapter mailing list.
Members, log in to view all chapter resources.
Upcoming Canada Events
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| May 29 2013 - 1:45pm |
CAIA Canada and The AIMA Canada Managed Futures Committee
CTAs: Discretionary versus Systematic II
Man against machine - the sequel
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Toronto, ON |
| Jun 6 2013 - 11:45am |
CAIA Canada, The AIMA Canada Québec Committee, and Montréal CFA Society present:
Global Macro Panel
A Conversation with Leading Global Macro P ... |
Montreal, QC |
Past Canada Events
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| Mar 7 2012 - 7:30am |
CAIA Canada and CFA Montreal invite you to attend a joint Educational event. A lunch will be held following the event.
FEES :
CAIA Members an ... |
Montreal, Quebec | |
| Feb 9 2012 - 2:00pm |
CAIA Canada, CFA Vancouver, and PRMIA are pleased to present the Third Annual Alternative Investment Outlook Forum on Thursday, February 9th from ... |
Vancouver, British Columbia | |
| Jan 23 2012 - 5:15pm |
Note: Space is limited, please RSVP as soon as possible
This social networking event aims to provide an opportunity for meeting other CAIA memb ... |
Toronto, Ontario | |
| Dec 5 2011 - 5:15pm |
This event aims to provide an opportunity to meet other CAIA members and candidates, as well as to learn about industry leaders' outlooks for 2012 ... |
Toronto, Ontario | |
| Oct 27 2011 - 5:00pm |
Come join fellow CAIA members, candidates and other Alternative Investments professionals working in your area as they celebrate (or commiserate!) ... |
Montreal, Quebec |
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Member Spotlight
Eric T. Huff "Alternative investment strategies continue to play an important role within our client portfolios. The CAIA program provided a solid foundation and knowledge base needed to make sound investment decisions in the ever evolving alternatives arena."