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More than ever, investment professionals are recalibrating. Private markets are shifting. Risk is being redefined. The old playbooks don’t explain the new terrain.

The CAIA Charter equips you to navigate this shifting landscape. It’s a credential that earns trust. A mindset built for what’s next.
 

Today's private credit landscape spans direct lending, asset-based financing, and commercial real estate debt – offering diverse opportunities that can complement or replace traditional fixed income allocations.

In this new CAIA blog, Tony Davidow, CIMA^®, Senior Alternatives Investment Strategist, and Priya Thakur, CFA, Analyst, at Franklin Templeton Institute, trace private credit's transformation from "last resort" to critical capital source.

China represents one of the largest economies in the world, a breeding ground for innovation, and an exciting capital market increasingly open to foreigners. 

But recent policy swings and geopolitical events have called many items into question - is China investable? In our latest episode of Capital Decanted, we were joined by Ed Grefenstette, CEO and CIO, the Dietrich Foundation, to take a closer look.

Join CAIA’s Aaron Filbeck at  ALTSCHI on  July 14-15, 2025, in Chicago, an event that offers unparalleled access to the latest trends and insights in alternative investments. Aaron will moderate a panel, titled “Everything Is An Alternative – The Great Convergence.”

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.