CAIA Candidate Orientation: Ask Us Anything Q&A Session

Preparing for, taking, and passing the CAIA exams is challenging, and for good reason! A CAIA Charterholder represents a demonstrated level of competency and an unwavering commitment to a set of ethical standards critical for client-focused fiduciaries.

CAIA Curriculum, Steven Novakovic, CAIA, CFA, and Director of Candidate and Member Relations, Mirjam Dekker provided this exclusive opportunity for you to ask any questions about taking the CAIA exam.

Private Equity Investing: Growth, Trends, and Expectations

Private equity is the largest asset class in the alternative investments universe and has seen sustained growth and evolution in recent years. From the continued trends of capital formation shifting toward private markets and companies staying private for longer, to the emergence of innovative fund vehicles and a growing secondary market that are democratizing access for individual investors, the asset class continues to mature and change.

Shenal Cooray, MBA, CAIA

My CAIA journey required dedication and commitment to master the learning material for Level I and Level II, while balancing the demands of my role as an Associate Private Banker. With a solid foundation in how alternatives fit into a diversified portfolio and an understanding of various underlying strategies, the journey quickly evolved from theoretical learning to practical application, particularly from an allocator’s perspective. 

Debra Ng, CAIA, Chapter Executive

Debra is a Partner and Board Director of Albourne Partners Limited. As Asia Region Head, she is responsible for Albourne’s practice across Singapore, Hong Kong and Japan while overseeing Albourne’s Portfolio Group strategy, advice and delivery of client outcomes in Asia. Her experience spans 32 years in the financial industry including equity research, equity and fixed income asset management and alternatives advisory.