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The Great Wealth Transfer: An Opportunity for Female Financial Advisors
Is this the Golden Age of Institutional Crypto Adoption?
An Enduring Path: Long-termism & the FCLT Gold Standard
Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst Association®
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If you’ve been waiting for the right moment to invest in your career, now is the time! Registration for the September 2025 exam is now open.
Give yourself the gift of time to study, and take advantage of an early registration discount.
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By 2030 women will control over $30 trillion of assets in the U.S. alone – representing a seismic shift globally as well. Investors who embrace gender diversity have an advantage – it's about capturing alpha and generating investment strategies that can enhance financial returns and deliver social impact.
Laura Merlini and Eva Katsoulakis team up to offer insights in the latest edition of “Chronicles of an Allocator.”
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Crypto has come a long way, evolving into a $2 trillion-plus asset class that’s now impossible to ignore. While adoption is promising, it's not exactly mature.
To understand why crypto remains on the fringe of mainstream portfolios, Greg Tusar and Robert Mitchnick joined us to explore the evolution of crypto. Listen to their analysis in our latest episode of “Capital Decanted,” and read key takeaways by CAIA’s Claire Sawyer.
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Long-term investors consistently outperform markets, yet short-term pressures persist. FCLTGlobal’s Victoria Tellez writes about the FCLT Gold Standard framework, which helps companies and investors align decisions with future goals, not quarterly pressures.
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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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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.

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UniFi by CAIA™
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