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What Now? The Future of Asset Management with Kevin Quirk
Impact of U.S. Tariffs on Private Markets and Alternative Investments in Asia
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As markets converge, clients, firms, and markets are already shifting their expectations.
More investment professionals than ever are committing to the CAIA Charter because they understand that true expertise won’t just be respected, it will be required.
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Your Membership expires on May 31, 2025.
The future isn’t something we face alone. It’s something we shape together. When you renew your CAIA Membership, you’re not just staying informed: You’re standing alongside a global community that believes in challenging convention, embracing change, and shaping what’s next!
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With the tectonic plates in trade, geopolitics, economics, and national security seemingly shifting under our feet in real time, we stepped back to talk about some of the major themes defining the future of this industry.
Kevin Quirk, Global Head of Investor Relations at Bain Capital, joined the latest episode of “Capital Decanted” to discuss how our profession, and particularly private capital, is likely to evolve.
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In the latest issue of Chronicles of an Allocator, Nick Pollard, Managing Director, CAIA APAC and Joey Chan, Director, CAIA APAC External Relations, unpack how tariffs are shaking up private markets across Asia by stoking volatility, complicating exits, and reshaping opportunity sets in PE, VC, credit, real estate, and more.
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Shifting from 'alternative' to mainstream, we embrace diverse expertise and interdisciplinary knowledge essential for responsible capital allocation and client stewardship. Our pursuit is to prepare investors for a dynamic future, disrupting traditions, creating opportunities, and fostering long-term sustainability. Join us in shaping the future of investing. Next is here.
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