Announcements

The CAIA Association is committed to keeping the community abreast of advances and changes in our organization and program. Below are links to the Association's recent press releases.

March 2, 2010
Hedge Funds Lure More Cash From Pensions as Gap Looms February 25, 2010 State and large corporate pensions, underfunded by almost $1 trillion, are increasing their hedge-fund bets after a lull at the end of 2008. ... (read more) Mack Says Hedge...
February 12, 2010
Investors drive boom in fund services outsourcing 2/11/10 What a difference a year has made. In 2009, hedge funds posted record gains, reversing steep declines from the year prior, and capital, coveting those impressive returns, is returning. ... (...
January 20, 2010
AMHERST, Massachusetts—Registration will close Tuesday, January 26 for the March examinations of the Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) designation. The CAIA is the only educational designation specifically for individuals...
January 15, 2010
Hedge funds face tighter employment market in 2010 January 15, 2010 Top hedge fund talent will seek high-quality, stable companies in 2010 according to Claude Schwab, head of the US hedge fund practice and a partner at Heidrick & Struggles. The...
January 8, 2010
Hedge funds and investors to have a tearful reunion in 2010? January 7, 2010 ...according to a recent summary of survey results by third-party marketing firm Agecroft Partners, continued improvement of capital flows into alternative investments...
December 25, 2009
Hedge fund assets climb back above $2 trillion December 9, 2009 Heartened by improved market conditions, new hedge fund launches picked up again in the third quarter and exceeded the number of liquidations for the first time since the height of the...
December 11, 2009
Survey: Endowments, foundations pin hopes on alts, liquidity December 9, 2009 U.S.-based endowments and foundations, which lost a combined 24% in value in 2008, are focusing on alternative investments and liquidity to rebuild their portfolios...
December 7, 2009
Germany—Financial professionals in Germany who have earned the Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) credential will celebrate the launch of the CAIA Germany Chapter on Tuesday, Dec. 8 at 15:00, at the Villa Kennedy, Frankfurt....
November 20, 2009
Survey Finds Continued Optimism about Alternative Investments Among Institutions and Financial Advisors Despite Questionable Performance in 2008 November 16, 2009 Morningstar, Inc. (NASDAQ: MORN), a leading provider of independent investment...
November 13, 2009
Hedge Funds Are Ready for New Boom in Start-Ups November 10, 2009 There are tough new regulations on the horizon. There are scandals and arrests. Investors, shaken by the credit crunch, are nervous about taking risks. Yes, there has never been a...