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Asset-Based Lending: An Asset Class or a Collection of Esoteric Collateral?
A Global Invitation to Reimagine the Investment Profession
Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst Association®
Everything is an alternative.
Next is here.

“Next is here” is a mindset, not a motto.
Markets are evolving fast. Client expectations even faster. Tomorrow’s leaders will be those who stay curious, connected, and globally aware. At CAIA, we don’t gather to reinforce old frameworks. We gather to break them open.
Vision 2035 isn’t just a plan. It’s our guide through a profession in transformation.
Everything is an alternative.
Next is here.

There’s a new kind of conversation unfolding in boardrooms, classrooms, and capital hubs across the globe.
It’s about how capital is being asked to reflect values, serve broader outcomes, and adapt to accelerating change.
The CAIA Charter equips you to take part in this conversation.
Everything is an alternative.
Next is here.

In the latest episode of “Capital Decanted,” we sought to define the history and parameters of ABL, including how loans are structured, and crucial due diligence and portfolio construction considerations. To help us explore these topics, we were joined by Greg Turk, Deputy CIO of Illinois Police Officers' Pension Investment Fund, and Cedric Henley, Partner and Chief Risk Officer of Specialty Finance at SLR Capital Partners.
Everything is an alternative.
Next is here.

In the latest issue of Chronicles of an Allocator, CAIA CEO, John L. Bowman, CFA borrows this wild metaphor to capture where CAIA, and the entire investment profession, is headed today: still riding the bear, but fast approaching the point where staying on is riskier than letting go.
Everything is an alternative.
Next is here.

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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Whether you need a deep, practical understanding of the world of alternative investments, a solid introduction, or data science skills for the future in finance, the CAIA Association offers a program for you.

The CAIA Charter
For client-focused fiduciaries who want to gain deep knowledge, demonstrated expertise, and credibility in alternative investments.

UniFi by CAIA™
Practical, relevant, affordable. The core concepts in alternative investments for you or your team, in a flexible, accessible format.
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