Deep Neural Net Applications on Trading and Risks

Description: Many cutting-edge and AI/ML technologies have matured from R&D into robust tools in the past few years. Successful applications tend to be correctly scoped to provide immediate impact (3-6 months) to resolve existing bottlenecks, and by re-imagining a fresh approach on ‘how things are done’, through re-working of critical but implicit/unquestioned assumptions. This talk between Dr. Hossein Kazemi, FDP Institute and Dr. Gary Wong, Artemis AG focused on applying Deep Neural Net (DNN) on 2 areas.

Rob Mileff, CAIA, Chapter Executive

Rob Mileff serves as Managing Director at Pitcairn, overseeing the alternative investment platform in support of the continued strength of their clients’ long-term investment performance.  Rob’s 20+ year career has left him with extensive experience in institutional investing, ultra-high net worth wealth management, and investment technology. Rob had multiple alternative investment leadership roles at Fortigent, EnTrust Global, and Monroe Vos.

CAIA Association & AIBC Boot Camp 2023 - Digital Assets & Institutional Portfolios

In Q4 2022, Coinbase surveyed 140 institutional investors to gauge the sentiment of digital assets. 72% of respondents had a positive view and indicated that digital assets are here to stay. While many institutions may not have made a direct investment into digital assets (i.e. buying bitcoin), exposures to digital assets and blockchain technology are very likely in the vast majority of institutional portfolios whether it be through a venture capital fund, hedge fund, or publicly traded company.

CAIA Association & AIBC Boot Camp 2023 - An Introduction to Alternative Investments – Where are the Opportunities? Are You Ready?

Are you familiar enough with the alternative investment landscape, and ready for all that’s ahead? What Do You Need to Know?

The world of alternative investments and interest in them has never been greater. Stimulated by investors keen to seek alternative forms of investment products, delivering differentiating return sources, and diversifying away from a more traditional equity / fixed income and cash portfolio, understanding this sector is key.

CAIA Association & AIBC Boot Camp 2023 - Private Debt: An Overview and Current Considerations - with SMU APECS

This session covered the fundamentals of private debt strategies, followed by a short, moderated panel discussion on some current events and other considerations when looking at this $1 trillion+ industry.

Coverage included:

- The history and growth of AUM in these strategies
- Structural considerations of private loans
- An overview of the most common private debt strategies
- Expectations for risk and return

The Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst Association Unveils 2023 Roadmap for its UniFi by CAIA™ Platform

Private Debt microcredential now available; Digital Assets microcredential set to go live in Q2/Q3.

Updated version of the Fundamentals of Alternative Investments certificate program, part of the overall UniFi offering, slated to launch in Q4.

Cordell Tanny Discusses Developing an Improved Investment Style Analysis Algorithm and His Journey to the FDP Designation

In this fireside chat and live demonstration, Cordell Tanny shared with Dr. Hossein Kazemi his journey through his financial services career and how it led him to the FDP designation. He described his experiences with the program and how the material learned in the curriculum helped him not just advance his knowledge of how machine learning and AI can be used in finance, but also how to apply many of the concepts to his daily workflow.