Annual Award for Academic Excellence and Alternative Investment Research presented to Andrew Lo, Ph.D.
“Tonight we celebrate the achievements, extraordinary vision, and passion for education of true leaders in the global alternative investment community,” said Florence Lombard, CEO of the CAIA Association. “We are delighted to recognize our 2013 awards winners, whose innovative ideas and dedication to learning will help the CAIA Association continue its mission to promote continuing education, explore groundbreaking research, and advocate for the highest standards of professional ethics in the alternative investment industry.”
Winners of three industry awards were presented:
- The Fourth Annual CAIA Leadership Award for Excellence in Alternative Investment Education was presented to Pierre Saint-Laurent, CAIA, President of AssetCounsel Inc. and lecturer at HEC Montreal. A CAIA member since 2004, Mr. Saint-Laurent received the award for his outstanding leadership in the field of alternative investments. Head of the CAIA Canada Chapter and an active member of several CAIA curriculum and exam committees, Mr. Saint-Laurent has provided outstanding support for CAIA’s mission to raise the standards of knowledge, ethics and professionalism in this dynamic area of finance.
- The Second Annual CAIA Corporate Recognition Award was presented to three companies: Mercer, PAAMCO, and UBS. The Corporate Recognition Award acknowledges the exceptional commitment these companies demonstrated over a long period of time and on a consistent basis in supporting their employees’ pursuit of the CAIA designation, providing critical support to candidates and encouraging volunteerism within CAIA.
- The Second Annual Award for Academic Excellence and Alternative Investment Research was presented to Andrew Lo, Ph.D., the Charles E. and Susan T. Harris Professor of Finance at the MIT Sloan School of Management and the Director of MIT’s Laboratory for Financial Engineering. CAIA recognized Dr. Lo’s commitment and passion for academic achievement, dedication to continuing education, and innovative research in alternative investments.
Industry executives, prominent thought leaders, CAIA’s Board of Directors, curriculum and advisory boards, CAIA’s Academic Partners, executive committee members from CAIA’s global Chapters, and other distinguished CAIA members and supporters attended the event. Several members of the CAIA board, including CAIA Chair Jane Buchan, Andrew Baker, Peter Douglas, and Alexander Ineichen also were present.
The CAIA Association thanked the event sponsors—Pacific Alternative Asset Management Company (PAAMCO), Wiley and Pearson Vue—for their generous support of the awards dinner.
About the CAIA Association
The CAIA Association offers the only education program uniquely designed for individuals specializing in institutional-quality alternative investments. The CAIA Charter, which is granted upon successful completion of two levels of qualifying exams combined with relevant professional experience, is the global benchmark for alternative investments education.
The CAIA Association has grown rapidly since its inception in 2002. Its membership exceeds 6,500 in more than 80 countries. CAIA supports 17 chapters in financial centers around the world and sponsors more than 120 educational and networking events each year.
To learn more about CAIA’s Leadership Award winners or for more information about the CAIA Association, please contact Lynne Feldman, Director of Marketing, at (413) 253-7373 or lfeldman@caia.org. For more information on the CAIA Charter, please visit caia.org.
