THE CAIA ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCES THREE NEW ASSOCIATION PARTNERS
Members of the Women’s Association of Venture & Equity (WAVE), Seattle Alternative Investment Association (SAIA), and Canadian Association of Alternative Strategies & Assets (CAASA) will be eligible for special exam discounts and have access to CAIA’s resources
AMHERST, MASS. (May 15, 2019) – The Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) Association, the global leader in alternative investment education, today announced its newest association partners: the Women’s Association of Venture & Equity (WAVE), the Seattle Alternative Investment Association (SAIA), and the Canadian Association of Alternative Strategies & Assets (CAASA).
Members of SAIA, WAVE and CAASA will now be eligible for a discount on CAIA Level I and Level II exams and will have access to supplemental knowledge and resources through CAIA-sponsored industry events.
“The very essence of CAIA’s mission is to provide an educational gateway into a more diversified investment plan. That same base concept applies to supporting more professional diversity in our industry, and to also bring our message to the vast expanse of the regions that we cover,” said William J. Kelly, CEO of the CAIA Association. “We are thrilled to partner with WAVE on the former in our support of their mandate, and to establish a deeper content-based presence in the Pacific Northwest with SAIA and across Canada with CAASA.”
CAIA’s Association Partners are world-class organizations that serve the alternative investment community in ways that complement CAIA’s mission and enrich CAIA’s member and candidate experience through educational opportunities.
SAIA, WAVE and CAASA join dozens of domestic and global organizations that are partnering with CAIA as an endorsement of the CAIA curriculum.
“The Women’s Association of Venture and Equity (WAVE) is pleased to announce their partnership with CAIA,” said Julie Gionfriddo, President of WAVE and Principal, Apple Tree Partners. “This partnership formalizes an ongoing and productive collaboration between the entities promoting the education of women in alternative investments.”
“We’re very happy to formalize our partnership with CAIA,” said Brian Hanson, Vice President of the Board of SAIA and Executive Director at Mercury Capital Advisors. “The Seattle area has a robust and growing alternative investments community, and we look forward to working closely with the CAIA team to further our joint mission of providing educational and networking opportunities.”
“My personal relationship with CAIA started in 2006, and having been active in many CAIA roles over the years, I can truly say that it has been very beneficial both in terms of the people I have met and the learning received,” said James Burron, CAIA, President of CAASA. “In fact, we modeled CAASA after the pan-alternative, inclusive, and active role that CAIA plays in the community and are happy to support CAIA in its many initiatives.”
The CAIA Charter program is a rigorous, self-directed education for finance professionals seeking deep knowledge and expertise in alternative investing including hedge funds, private equity, structured products, commodities, and real assets. The CAIA designation, which is granted upon successfully passing Level I and Level II exams and meeting membership requirements, is valued by top employers and recognized globally as the highest standard of achievement in alternative investment education.
The Association supports 30 global Chapters in financial centers in Europe, Asia-Pacific and North America, as well as a Virtual Chapter that brings together Members from far-flung locations in more than 60 countries. CAIA sponsors more than 250 educational and networking events each year and has over 60 academic and association partnerships in the Americas, EMEA, and the Asia Pacific region.
About the CAIA Association
The CAIA Association is the world leader in alternative investment education, offering the only education program uniquely designed for individuals specializing in institutional-quality alternative investments. The Association is best known for the CAIA Charter, an internationally-recognized credential granted upon successful completion of a rigorous two-level exam series, combined with relevant work experience. Earning the CAIA Charter is the gateway to becoming a Member of the CAIA Association, a global network of more than 10,000 alternative investment professionals located in more than 97 countries. CAIA also offers the Fundamentals of Alternative Investments certificate program (”Fundamentals”), an introductory-level online course, designed to provide a foundation in the core concepts in alternative investing. This program represents a natural extension of CAIA’s mission to provide solutions to specific market needs for alternative investment education.
To learn more about the CAIA Association, contact Deborah McLean +1 (413) 253-7373. For more information on the CAIA Charter, please visit caia.org.
About the Women’s Association of Venture & Equity (WAVE)
Women's Association of Venture & Equity (WAVE) is a nonprofit, membership-based association of professional women who work in or are affiliated with private equity and venture capital. Founded in 2003, WAVE's mission is to promote a spirit of cooperation and understanding among its members and to create professional opportunities for them by providing a strong network of contacts in the private equity and venture capital industry. WAVE's mission will be accomplished by promoting personal and professional development of its members through its events, programs, and resources.
About the Seattle Alternative Investment Association (SAIA)
The Seattle Alternative Investment Association (SAIA) was created to help promote and enhance communication among all participants in Seattle’s alternative investment community. SAIA strives to build and foster a vibrant community in Seattle by hosting exceptional educational networking events that engage their members.
About the Canadian Association of Alternative Strategies & Assets (CAASA)
The Canadian Association of Alternative Strategies & Assets was formed to bring together alternative investment managers and investors, along with service providers, in a setting conducive to information sharing, discussion and networking, and collaborative initiatives.
