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CloseChris Edgar serves as Vice President of Capital Strategy at Greenberg Gibbons, a Baltimore based real estate investor, developer & operator. He leads initiatives to expand the company’s investor base, overseeing capital formation, investor relations, and strategic funding in close collaboration with executive leadership. Mr. Edgar brings a decade of experience in capital markets, fundraising, and institutional investor relations.
Daiki Akiyoshi is a Vice President and Japan Technology Implementation Lead at iCapital, based in Tokyo. In this role, Daiki drives technology integration for iCapital’s platform solutions across Japan and APAC, providing technical and operational expertise to deliver seamless client experiences.
Sam Warner is Senior Manager, Institutional Business Management at AGF Investments LLC.
Sam joined AGF Investments LLC in 2024 and leads efforts to build strategic partnerships with institutions and financial intermediaries. He is responsible for driving the distribution of the firm’s key investment capabilities and supporting AGF’s expansion and growth in the U.S. marketplace.
My CAIA journey has been nothing short of transformative — a blend of challenge, discovery, and growth. When I began the program, I saw it not just as an academic pursuit, but as an opportunity to broaden my perspective on the evolving world of investments. The CAIA designation opened my eyes to the vast potential of alternative assets beyond traditional markets, deepening my appreciation for how innovation, data, and human insight intersect to shape modern finance.
Multi-year partnership spans formal educational programming, signature conference and chapter events, CAIA’s flagship podcast, and a forthcoming Islamic Finance microcredential focused on the Middle East’s financial evolution.
Authored by Georgina Tzanetos, Director of Content
Alternatives used to feel exclusive, but now everyone’s on the guest list.
Hong Kong SAR – December 5, 2025. The Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) Association is pleased to announce two significant additions to its global Academic Partnership Program: Tokyo University of Science (TUS) and Korea University, two prominent universities in East Asia’s academic landscape, have formally joined as Academic Partners.
Watch for an in-depth exploration of Latin America’s evolving financial landscape — from investor perceptions to technological disruption. This session uncovered the region’s untapped potential, analyzing macroeconomic and political contexts, demographic shifts, and the rise of fintech innovation. Discover how financial literacy, sustainable investing, and the growing influence of women and young investors are reshaping wealth management across LATAM.
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