Tokyo, Japan - November 19, 2025 - The Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) Association, the global professional body for the alternative investment industry, announced the successful registration of its official Japanese trademark:
認定オルタナティブ投資アナリスト協会®.
This development marks a significant milestone in CAIA’s two-decade-long history of advancing alternative investment excellence worldwide. It also reflects a deepened commitment to the growing community of CAIA Members and Candidates in Japan, who are shaping the future of finance across institutional, regulatory, and academic landscapes.
“This isn’t just a legal formality,” said Nick Pollard, Managing Director, APAC, CAIA Association. “It symbolizes our recognition of the Japanese market’s sophistication and global influence, and our intent to support Members in Japan with a more localized, visible presence.”
For nearly 25 years, the CAIA designation has equipped more than 14,000 professionals across 100+ countries with the global standards, analytical tools, and ethical foundation needed to navigate the dynamic landscape of alternative investments. With this newly established Japanese trademark, the CAIA Association can now formally represent its brand in the local language, reinforcing the credibility and prestige of its designation in the Japanese marketplace.
Trademark Guidelines: Elevating Consistency Across Languages
When referencing the CAIA designation in Japanese, professionals are encouraged to use both the English and Japanese marks together. This dual-mark approach ensures clarity, alignment, and brand consistency across markets.
Examples of proper usage include:
- CAIA® 認定オルタナティブ投資アナリスト協会®
- 認定オルタナティブ投資アナリスト協会® CAIA®
“This unified branding across languages signals that CAIA Members in Japan are held to the same high global standards as their peers in New York, London, or Singapore,” added Nick Pollard.
A Growing Role for Japan in Global Alternatives
As alternative investments move from the periphery to the core of long-term portfolio strategy, Japan is poised to play an increasingly important role in shaping the evolution of global capital markets. The trademark underscores CAIA’s commitment to supporting this growth by fostering a stronger, more connected community of forward-looking professionals.
Join the Conversation
To further that mission, the CAIA Association invites all Japan-based Members and Candidates to join the CAIA Japan Networking Group on LinkedIn, a hub for collaboration, discussion, and professional growth.
For detailed trademark usage guidance and examples, visit caia.org.
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About the CAIA Association
CAIA Association is a global network of forward-thinking investment professionals, redefining the future of capital allocation in a world where traditional and alternative converge. United by a commitment to improving investment outcomes, we lead with authority, educate to inspire, and connect people who turn insight into action. To learn more about the CAIA Association and how to become part of the most energized professional network shaping the future of investing, please visit us at https://caia.org/.
