Charles Dixon, CFA, CAIA, Chapter Head in Toronto
Charles Dixon is the VP of National Accounts at CI Global Asset Management. He manages strategic partnerships and institutional relationships with Canada’s leading wealth management brokerages. Charles is an advocate for alternative investment strategies and the use of alternatives in portfolio management.
Demitri Diamond, CAIA, Chapter Executive
Demitri Diamond is a member of the Diversified Alternative Equity team at Barings and is responsible for supporting the underwriting and monitoring of primary and secondary fund investments as well as co-investments across Real Assets and Private Equity. Prior to joining Barings in 2018, Demitri was an Investment Analyst at Aldea Capital Partners where he focused on sourcing and underwriting private equity small and emerging managers.
Family Office Association Hong Kong
FOAHK members are eligible to receive a 10% discount on first-time exam fees.
Hong Kong Venture Capital and Private Equity Association
HKVCA members are eligible to receive a 10% discount on first-time exam fees.
Shaping the Future of Investing: The Transformative Influence of the CAIA Charter
This Shaping the Future of Investing: The Transformative Influence of the CAIA Charter session explored what's next for our industry and how CAIA is at the forefront of redefining investment professionalism.
Kevin Laake, CFA, CAIA, Chapter Executive
Kevin serves as Team Lead, Public Markets, for Mariner overseeing team members responsible for sourcing and monitoring public equity and fixed-income investment strategies for Mariner’s institutional client base.
Pedram Parhizkari, CAIA
Earning my CAIA designation has been a career game-changer. It's not just one of the most prestigious credentials; it's an entryway to opportunities that were once out of reach. The CAIA community connects me with like-minded professionals in the alts space and expands my knowledge on a continuous basis.


