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March 09, 2022
As India Reaches Pivotal Arc In Its Economic Growth Story, CAIA Association Releases Comprehensive Collection of Thoughts From Indian PE/VC Leaders, Call to Action For Best Practices
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India’s emergence as one of world’s most entrepreneurial and technology-oriented nations presents massive opportunity for PE/VC investors, but industry standards must keep pace as country’s alternative investment industry becomes larger and more…
February 22, 2022
The Standards Board for Alternative Investments Bring Together Industry Organisations to Address Diversity in Alternatives
CAIA in the News | Press Releases
Today the SBAI, a global alliance of alternative investment managers and allocators and custodian of the Alternative Investments Standards, announced it has created a forum of alternative investment industry organisations committed to addressing…
November 29, 2021
CAIA Association Announces Launch of LatAm “Super Chapter” Amidst Sustained Growth in Alternative Investments Across the Region
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First-of-its kind chapter structure will facilitate knowledge-sharing and foster community for alts practitioners, asset allocators, and service providers across Latin America AMHERST, MASSACHUSETTS (November 30, 2021) – The Chartered Alternative…
October 29, 2021
Left to Their Own Devices, Capital Markets Cannot Save The Planet
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Capital markets are failing to price in climate risks, according to a global survey by KPMG, CREATE-Research and the CAIA Association. Only 14% of asset management leaders believe equities are pricing in climate risks. Policy confusion and lack of…
October 04, 2021
CAIA Association Unveils Shift in Curriculum Content, New Delivery System to Align With Historic Growth in Private Market Investing
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Expanded focus on private capital, including PE, VC, real estate and private debt, reflects the essential role that private market investing continues to play for asset allocators CAIA continues to lead the industry in embracing technology in the…
September 21, 2021
Keith Black Named Managing Director, Program Director for the Financial Data Professional (FDP) Credential
Announcements | CAIA in the News | Press Releases
FDP Program, founded by the CAIA Association, now able to leverage the insights and expertise of longtime leader of efforts around the CAIA curriculum  AMHERST, MASSACHUSETTS (September 21, 2021) – The Financial Data Professional (FDP) Institute, the…
June 21, 2021
More Opportunities to Study for Specialist Financial Skills (Originally appeared in ft.com online)
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William Kelly, Chief Executive Officer of the Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst Association, says retail investors are fueling fresh interest in qualifications in alternative asset classes, such as private equity, as low interest rates and runaway…
May 06, 2021
CAIA Association Welcomes the Honorable Gary Gensler as New SEC Chairman
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Dear Chairman Gensler, On behalf of the Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst Association (CAIA), we congratulate and welcome you as the newly confirmed Chairman of the SEC. CAIA Association is a global professional body representing 12,000 members…
April 27, 2021
CAIA Association Announces Creation of Independent Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Council, Appointment of New Head of DEI, Scholarship Program to Reach Students from Underserved Communities
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Global leader in alternative investment education focusing on metrics and measurement, allowing for greater depth of data in the diversity and inclusion landscape across the alts universe AMHERST, MASSACHUSETTS (April 27, 2021) – Despite more attention…
March 18, 2021
AIMA Canada and CAIA Release Updated Risk Rating Guidelines for Hedge Funds, Alternative Mutual Funds and Private Credit Funds in Canada
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Toronto – March 16, 2021 - AIMA and CAIA (‘the Associations’) have today published an updated risk rating system to promote the alignment of retail risk ratings at investment dealer firms with the historical risk-adjusted returns of funds within strategy…