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This session provided an exclusive opportunity for Candidates to ask any questions about taking the CAIA exam.

Mastering the CAIA exams requires more than just understanding the material—it requires strategic exam preparation. This invaluable webinar featured Steven Novakovic, CFA, CAIA, Managing Director of Educational Programs, and Kristaps Licis, Director of CAIA Exams. They offered advice on effective test-taking strategies and exam preparation to ensure every Candidate is fully equipped for success. This is a chance to enhance your exam readiness and gain insights directly from our experts!

The landscape of retirement investing is rapidly evolving, and the inclusion of private market assets in defined contribution plans is emerging as a key topic of debate. Join us for a forward-looking panel discussion that explored the practical, regulatory, and investment implications of incorporating private markets into retirement plans.

In this webcast, we traced the evolution of investment strategies through the lens of the Total Portfolio Approach (TPA), as outlined in CAIA's seminal report, Innovation Unleashed: The Rise of the Total Portfolio Approach. In an era defined by constant change, TPA equips investors to identify and capitalize on emerging opportunities, fostering the development of resilient and dynamic portfolios. As the investment landscape continues to evolve—where virtually every asset class is now considered an alternative—the future of investing beckons.

Guest Speakers:

• Adam Garrett, MEng (Oxon), MBA (IUJ), CQF, CAIA, CIO of New Asia Ferrell Asset Management
• Jean Zhou, Founder of Wind Entertainment

Moderator : Theodore Shou, CAIA, CFA, Greater China Chapter Executive, CIO, Skybound Capital

The secondary market continues to evolve rapidly—no longer defined solely by LP transactions, but increasingly shaped by the dynamic rise of GP-led solutions, the emergence of private credit secondaries, and the growing influence of non-traditional capital sources. In a year marked by market dislocation and ongoing liquidity constraints, understanding the drivers behind secondaries has never been more critical.

Amidst global markets turmoil, investors are eagerly looking for safe haven assets. Nearing its historic high, is gold being put to the test? Are there other opportunities in previous metals? How are they correlated to each other and the rest of capital markets? Let’s hear from the industry experts.

Guest Speakers:

• Joshua Rotbart, LLM, MBA, Founder, Managing Partner, J. Rotbart & Co
• Marissa Salim, Senior Research Lead, APAC, World Gold Council