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2025: A Transformative Year That Started with a Long-Term Vision
Vision 2035: Spreading Our Wings
Total Portfolio Approach, Part 2: Implications for the Broader Investment Ecosystem
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Everything is an alternative.
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The divide between public and private markets is disappearing. Capital is moving differently. So are risks, opportunities, and expectations. Clients now expect alts fluency. So do employers.
And deep down, so do you.
The CAIA Charter fills the gap between surface-level awareness and applied expertise, built to give you a deeper understanding of alternative investments.
Everything is an alternative.
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In 2025, we were heard. CAIA voices reached across continents—shaping discussions on TPA, ethics, education, and more. From across the globe, our regional leaders didn’t just represent our vision; they helped shape it. See what we accomplished in CAIA’s 2025 Impact Report.
Everything is an alternative.
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CAIA's Vision2035 is global in scope, and our expanding presence in the Middle East reflects that commitment with a planned Gulf office, Arabic-language programming, an Islamic Finance Microcredential, and partnerships that bridge global investment centers.
The future of alternatives is being written everywhere and we're listening, learning, and leading.
Everything is an alternative.
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What happens when asset owners stop managing asset classes and start managing the whole fund? How do portfolios change, and how does the industry reorient their business models around them? In this episode of Capital Decanted, we break down how TPA changes investment processes, how portfolios differ under an SAA framework, and what this means for external managers.
Everything is an alternative.
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As allocations to alternatives grow, your clients expect more than just surface-level answers. They expect deep, specialized expertise. Are you ready to deliver?
If you need to get up to speed quickly, CAIA.nxt™ is your competitive advantage.
We bring you insights from the sharpest minds in the industry through a flexible, on-demand platform designed for busy professionals.
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Whether you need a deep, practical understanding of the world of alternative investments, a solid introduction, or data science skills for the future in finance, the CAIA Association offers a program for you.
The CAIA Charter
For client-focused fiduciaries who want to gain deep knowledge, demonstrated expertise, and credibility in alternative investments.
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