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CAIA Association Launches Total Portfolio Approach Microcredential to Advance Modern Investment Practice
Opening the Gate: A Brief Review of the DOL’s Proposed Rule on Alternatives in 401(k) Plans and Revisiting CAIA’s Position
The Compass is Broken. This is What Points Forward.
Four Priorities. One Shared Future.
Everything is an alternative.
Next is here.
The CAIA Charter equips you to interpret the structural rewiring our industry has undergone and make decisions when the old frameworks no longer apply.
September 2026 registration is now open. Plus, there’s a US$400 early registration discount for those who act now!
Everything is an alternative.
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CAIA Association today announced the launch of its newest CAIA.nxt™ microcredential, Total Portfolio Approach (TPA), developed with support from HarbourVest Partners and PICTON Investments. This five-hour, self-paced program equips participants with practical frameworks and real-world insights to evaluate risk and return across the entire portfolio—helping investors move beyond asset-class silos and align decisions with total fund objectives.
Everything is an alternative.
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You may have seen the news about the Department of Labor's proposal that would establish a formal safe harbor for plan fiduciaries who choose to include alternatives in 401(k) and defined contribution plan menus.
The CAIA Leadership Team shares their view and why CAIA's position includes three things: access + appropriateness + understanding.
Everything is an alternative.
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The World Rewired challenges the idea that finance is simply evolving, revealing instead a system being fundamentally reshaped through geopolitical shifts, private market expansion, and institutional reinvention. Drawn from a year-long global listening tour and insights from 14,000 CAIA Members and senior leaders, this report offers a strategic lens on where capital is moving, who is driving decisions, and how to navigate the decade ahead.
Everything is an alternative.
Next is here.
A bold vision for the future of investing—translated into four clear priorities shaping how the profession connects, learns, and leads. Built from global insight and real-world signals, Vision 2035 is turning industry dialogue into coordinated action for what comes next.
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Building the most energized community of investment professionals around the globe devoted to improving investment outcomes.
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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.
CAIA.nxt™
Practical, relevant, affordable. The core concepts in alternative investments for you or your team, in a flexible, accessible format.
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