AMHERST, Massachusetts, January 9 /PRNewswire/ --
The Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst Association(R) (CAIAA), an independent, not-for-profit international organization that provides a charter program for professionals in alternative investments, will be giving introduction seminars on the CAIA educational program in Cape Town and Johannesburg on 22 and 24 January.
The event in Cape Town will run from 5 - 6:30 p.m. on 22 January and will be hosted by Investec Prime Broking, 36 Hans Strijdom Avenue, Foreshore. It will be followed by an event in Johannesburg, also hosted by Investec Prime Broking, 100 Grayston Drive, Sandton.
CAIAA's director of examinations, Nelson Lacey, will make a short presentation at both events. He will discuss the CAIA designation, why it has become the fastest-growing global designation for alternative investment professionals, details on the curriculum, its importance to the field of alternative investments and the organization's global growth. He will also take questions from attendees. Attendees may use the opportunity to network with similar professionals from their areas.
"The CAIA program has experienced significant growth in South Africa since we began offering the curriculum," said Lacey. "We determined that now is the time to visit the country to share ideas about the Association's role in the South African marketplace with our members and candidates. The country has seen remarkable growth in the alternative investment community and we believe that our curriculum can enhance professionals' understanding and comprehension of the industry even further."
The South African informational events are part of a series of global events planned for 2008. The Association will also be visiting Sao Paolo and Rio de Janeiro in January, as well as over 20 cities across Europe, the Americas, Asia and Africa through the year.
Attendees to the Cape Town and Johannesburg events include individuals planning to take the exams, executives seeking to learn more about the CAIA designation on behalf of their companies, financial advisors and planners and other members of the public interested in learning more about AI education.
To register, contact CAIAA at events@caia.org. For more information on the CAIA Association, please visit www.caia.org.
About The CAIA Association
The Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst Association(R) is an independent, not-for-profit global organization committed to education and professionalism in the field of alternative investments. Founded in 2002, the Association is the sponsoring body for the CAIA designation. Recognized globally, the designation certifies one's mastery of the concepts, tools and practices essential for understanding alternative investments and promotes adherence to high standards of professional conduct.
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