The CAIA Designation, the Hallmark of Excellence in the Alternative Investment Industry
About the CAIA Designation
In 1999, under the guidance of AIMA and CISDM, committed industry leaders undertook the task of creating a professional designation for investment specialists. The result of their efforts is the Chartered Alternative Investment AnalystSM designation.
The CAIA charter provides an independent certification of an individual’s mastery of the concepts, tools and practices essential for understanding, selecting and managing investments in the alternative space.
While other programmes primarily deal with traditional asset classes, the CAIA curriculum concentrates on alternative investments and addresses their unique attributes in unparalleled breadth and depth.
The CAIA designation is the only global professional standard for the industry. The CAIA charter guarantees a high level of competence to customers, demonstrates commitment to the profession, employers and customers, and is the global mark of distinction for alternative investment specialists.
"The CAIA programme is a well structured course that allows financial professionals to move up the learning curve quickly and in a structured fashion."
Alexander Ineichen, CAIASM, Managing Director, Alternative Investment Solutions, UBS Global Asset Management
About the CAIA Association
The Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst Association® is a not-for-profit, independent, professional organisation serving the global alternative investment industry and is the sponsoring body for the CAIA charter.
Its board of directors, advisory board and curriculum and examination committee bring together academics and leaders from the alternative investment community.
Governance ensures that the CAIA programme remains balanced between academic insight and corporate relevance. Senior executives assisting the association include such figures as Marc Anson, former CEO of Hermes Pensions Management and Alexander Ineichen, Managing Director, Alternative Investment Solutions at UBS Global Asset Management – both CAIA Charterholders.
Website: www.caia.org.
