May 3, 2012
On March 8, 2012 the CAIA New York Chapter held an educational panel focusing on real estate alternative investment strategies. The panel event was moderated by James Crystal (Managing Director & Senior Portfolio Manager, Rockefeller Capital...
May 3, 2012
A more in-depth discussion of the sustainability and viability of REITs in the current market including mortgage REITS versus equity REITs. Panelists also discussed how they defined their own success and what investors are looking for in alternative...
May 3, 2012
The panel members discussed the biggest risks and potential pitfalls of investing in the current market. Some of the major topics included Market Correlation, Strategy Drift, and extreme volatility in the market.
May 3, 2012
James Crystal (Managing Director & Senior Portfolio Manager, Rockefeller Capital Partners, Director of Hedge Funds & Opportunistic Investments, Rockefeller Financial) opened up the panel to questions from the audience. They discuss the...
May 3, 2012
Amherst, Mass.—The Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) Association—sponsor of the CAIA Charter, the leading edge alternative investment credential—today announcedrecord registrations for the Spring 2012 Level I and Level II exams...
April 23, 2012
In Brief
The 2nd Edition of the CAIA Level I Book: Studying Alternatives Has Never Been Easier
CAIA News
Early Registration: Now Open And Including A $100 Discount
CAIA Foundation Scholarship Winners To Be Announced Soon...
March 30, 2012
Do you have a colleague or peer who deserves a chance to compete for a full CAIA Scholarship? The CAIA Foundation is accepting applications through April 3 for ten 2012 scholarships for women preparing to take the Level I CAIA exam in September...
March 15, 2012
John Ruffolo, Chief Executive Officer of OMERS Ventures and Head of Knowledge Investing for OMERS Strategic Investments, discusses opportunities now and in the future for private equity, venture capital, and the benefits of a direct investing...
March 15, 2012
David Rogers, CA, CBV, Founding Partner, Caledon Capital Management, discusses the advantages of the Canadian approach to private equity investing by pension funds. Mr. Rogers spoke with Wendy L. Coleman, CAIA, CFA, FRM, Senior Advisor to the CAIA...
March 8, 2012
David McMillan, CFA, Partner, Mercer Investment Consulting, discusses the role of consultants, risk management, trends in the hedge fund industry, and the need for education—now and in the future. Mr. McMillan spoke with Wendy L. Coleman, CAIA, CFA...