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Capital Decanted Podcast: Private Market Valuations with Scott Kupor and Andrea Auerbach
Bridging the Future: Introducing Quarterly Mark by CAIA Association
September 2023: Where We’re Going, We (Really) Need Roads
ALTSME is coming on October 12!

The CAIA Association is a global professional body dedicated to creating greater alignment, transparency, and knowledge for all investors, with a specific emphasis on alternative investments. We are a member-driven organization representing professionals in more than 100 countries, and advocating for the industry through our events, publications, and credentialing programs.

Presenting our inaugural episode of Capital Decanted – a don't-miss podcast different from the rest. John Bowman and Christie Hamilton explore all things private markets valuations. Scott Kupor and Andrea Auerbach join them to add their insights into this divisive and complex topic.

Professionals in our industry have a voracious appetite for new learning. For 2+ decades, CAIA has designed and curated content to feed that demand. Now, we've launched a new publication exclusively for Members: Quarterly Mark. CAIA EVP John Bowman pens an introduction.

We’ve all heard some variation of the phrase “a solid foundation is the key to success.” Most of the time, we’re talking about education, morals, or technical expertise. Read more by author Aaron Filbeck, CAIA, CFA, CFP®, CIPM, FDP, as he discusses themes and opportunities, infrastructure, and more in the most recent edition of Chronicles of an Allocator.

We are so excited for ALTSME this October in Dubai! CAIA CEO and President, William J. Kelly, CAIA, and Laura Merlini, CAIA, CIFD, Managing Director, EMEA at CAIA Association, will be be there for this unforgettable event.
Topics include: global asset allocation, risk management, private markets, real assets, alternative beta strategies, private equity, hedge funds, ESG, crypto, and more.
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Our Mission: CAIA Association seeks to improve investment and societal outcomes of capital allocation through professional education, transparency, and thought leadership across all investor alternatives in our industry.
CAIA Programs
Advance Your Career
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.

Financial Data Professional Charter
The first of its kind in the industry, the FDP Charter reflects expertise in data science and its practical applications in finance.

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Mostly virtual and open to all, CAIA Association hosts or sponsors more than 250 educational webcasts and other industry events and forums.
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