Multimedia Library

Hear our expert staff and Members speak on topics ranging from practical strategies in hedge fund investing to the importance of education in the alternatives space.

Leadership in Redefining Professional Best Practices: Join CAIA in Shaping a Modernized Set of Ethics Principles

As the landscape of investments undergoes a remarkable shift with 'alternatives' taking center stage, the CAIA Association is taking a leadership role in the development of a modernized and relevant set of fiduciary practices for investment professionals and capital allocators to embrace. With the launch of our Open Comment Period on March 5, we invited all stakeholders to join us on this transformative journey, recognizing the need for principles that not only align with the industry's current trajectory but also lay the groundwork for a sustainable and responsible future for alternative investments.

Has COVID-19 Supercharged Climate Change?
John Bowman, Senior Managing Director at CAIA Association talked with Tony Cowell, Partner, Head of Asset Management, KPMG about his perspectives on climate change in the age of COVID-19.
CAIA Report: The Next Decade of Alternative Investments: Panel Discussion
CAIA Association's John Bowman, CFA, Senior Managing Director, leads an esteemed panel of alternative investment experts to discuss CAIA's recent report: The Next Decade in Alternative Investments: From Adolescence to Responsible Citizenship. John is joined by Ashby Monk, PhD, Executive Director, Global Projects Center at Stanford University, Christie Hamilton, Head of Investments, Children's Health System of Texas, and Kristina Koutrakos, CAIA, Director of Portfolio Strategies, The Virginia Retirement System.
A Conversation with Chris Bentley, Regional Leader, UK/Ire, AXA
A Conversation with Till Vere Hodge, Sr. Assoc., Constantine Cannon LLP
A Conversation with Phillipp Hoffman, CEO, Fine Art Group
A Conversation with Dirk Boll, President, Europe & UK, Middle East & Africa, Christie's
CEO Bill Kelly Underscores Due Diligence and the Importance of "doing your homework!"
In this candid conversation with Sona Blessing, Research Specialist and author of Alternative Alternatives, CAIA CEO William J. Kelly frames firsthand insights on a catalogue of critical risks that are not just relevant to asset allocators and managers, but nudges policy makers and each of us to take on, and contribute to the urgent challenges at hand.
Bill Kelly Taking the Long View on Operational Leaders with Terrance J. O'Malley
A New World Order: Global. Digital. Responsible.

Robert Cultraro, Mauricio Guzman, Sharmila Kassam, and Ju Hui Lee, joined moderator John Bowman of CAIA Association on day 2 of the Cayman Alternative Investment Summit 2020 for a panel discussion on the potential effects our shifting geopolitical climate could have on the alternatives market, manager selection, and investment strategies.

Moderator: John Bowman, CFA, Senior Managing Director, CAIA Association

Panelists: 

Robert Cultraro, Senior Vice President, Chief Investment and Pension Officer, Hydro One

Mauricio Guzman, Chief Investment Officer, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana

Sharmila Kassam, Founder / Consultant, Aligned Capital Investing

Ju Hui Lee, Portfolio Design, CPP Investment Board

The Blue Zone: Investing for the Long Term

On day 2 of the Cayman Alternative Investment Summit 2020, CAIA CEO Bill Kelly welcomed Patricia Alejo, ClarkCheng, Stephen Thompson and Anna Totdahl to a panel discussion on how to approach investing for the long term in the face of current global issues and market trends.

The Blue Zone: Investing for the Long Term: CAIA Panel

Moderator: Bill J. Kelly, Chief Executive Officer, CAIA

Panelists: 

Patricia Alejo, Portfolio Manager, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana

Clark Cheng, Chief Investment Officer, Merrimac Corp

Stephen Thompson, Executive Director, Department of Treasury Board & Finance

Anna Totdahl, Investment Officer, Oregon State Treasury