Shinichiro Uragami, CFA, CAIA, Chapter Executive

Shinichiro Uragami is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in quantitative modeling and risk management. He is currently leading the establishment of flexibility valuation platforms at JERA Co., Inc., focusing on energy market risk management.

He has proven expertise in designing sophisticated derivative pricing models, interest rate and foreign exchange models, and supporting traders with risk analysis and pricing during his 15-year tenure at the World Bank Group and Mizuho Financial Group.

January 2025: Next Is Here - Private and Public Market Convergence

Authored by John L. Bowman, CEO 

In traditional economic theory, the “great convergence” suggests that lower income economies will grow faster than wealthier economies, eventually limiting output dispersion between countries. Proponents have argued that technological innovation, modern telecommunications access, and global transport of goods and people would be accelerants to solving for the income gap and prosperity inclusion. 

Karen May Lam, CAIA, Chapter Executive

Karen May is a Manager in the Credit Team at the Future Fund, where she oversees both liquid and private credit markets. Since joining the Future Fund in 2016, Karen May has been instrumental in managing credit strategies that align with the fund’s long-term objectives.

Before her tenure at the Future Fund, Karen May gained extensive experience in bank risk and capital management at ANZ Banking Group, where she developed a deep understanding of financial risk frameworks and regulatory compliance.

CAIA Association Announces Appointment of Alicia Gregory to its Board of Directors; Election of Jayne Bok as new Chair of CAIA Board

Blue Owl Capital’s Australia-based Managing Director, with over 25 years of investment expertise and strong industry relationships, joins CAIA’s Board of Directors, alongside the election of the new Board Chair.

 

Alicia Gregory

Alicia brings over 25 years of investing experience with deep relationships and expertise across the Australian asset management industry. Prior to her current role with Blue Owl, she most recently served as Deputy Chief Investment Officer for Future Fund, Australia's sovereign wealth fund that manages $250 billion in assets. In this role, Alicia oversaw all asset classes, both listed and private assets, and served on the fund's Investment Committee. 

Gael Tobou, CAIA, CFA, FRM

As a dynamic investment professional with extensive experience in multi-asset trading, risk management, and financial research, I have continually sought to deepen my expertise across the global financial landscape. Recognizing the importance of alternative investments to my mission, earning the CAIA Charter marked a pivotal milestone in my career, solidifying my commitment to mastering this domain.

December 2024: The Hitchhikers Guide to the Alternative Investments Galaxy

Authored by Aaron Filbeck, CAIA, CFA, CFP®, CIPM, FDP, Managing Director, Global Content Strategy

 

Space (Our industry) is big, really big. You just won't believe how vastly, hugely, mind-bogglingly big it is. I mean, you may think it’s a long way down the road to the chemist (an asset management firm with a trillion dollars in AUM is large), but that's just peanuts to space (the broader industry).