HONG KONG, November 5, 2009—The Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst Association (CAIA), an independent, not-for-profit international organization that provides the global CAIA professional credential for alternative investment practitioners, today announced the launch of the CAIA Hong Kong, its 10th global chapter.

"Hong Kong, one of the world’s premier financial centres, is home to a very active, engaged and growing segment of our global membership," said Craig Asche, executive director of the CAIA Association. "Over the past 3 years, the Hong Kong membership has increased dramatically and through their initiative has developed a dynamic local network, highlighted by several exceptionally well-orchestrated and oversubscribed educational and social events. It is therefore with great pleasure and pride that we welcome Hong Kong into our growing family of international chapters."

The CAIA Association has over 3200 members worldwide and 142 in Hong Kong - making Hong Kong one of the fastest growing CAIA communities in the Asia region.

The launch will be celebrated with the Hong Kong CAIA chapter’s first official event, a panel discussion entitled "The Alternative Investment Industry in 2010: A Global Perspective".

When: November 6, 2009, 530pm.
Where: China Club, Hong Kong
Panel Experts:

• Todd Groome, Non-executive Chairman, AIMA and Managing Director, Diversified Global Asset Management.
• Peter Douglas, CAIA, Principal, GFIA pte ltd., member of the CAIA Association Board of Directors, AIMA Council Member for Asia-Pacific.
• Florence Lombard, Executive Director, AIMA, member of the CAIA Association Board of Directors.

Moderator: Craig Asche, Executive Director, CAIA Association.

More information on all CAIA events and chapters can be found at www.caia.org.

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About the CAIA Association
The Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst Association is an independent, not-for-profit global organization committed to education and professionalism in the field of alternative investments. Founded in 2002, the Association is the sponsoring body for the CAIA designation, the AI industry's first and only specialized educational standard. Recognized globally, the designation certifies one’s mastery of the concepts, tools and practices essential for alternative investment practitioners and promotes adherence to high standards of professional conduct.