Market MovesJuly 31, 2024

CAIA and the Toigo Foundation Partner to Accelerate Diversity in Alternative Investments

The partnership will cover education, networking and industry exposure.

Reported by Matt Toledo

The Chartered Alternative Investment Association and the Toigo Foundation Tuesday announced a strategic partnership to increase diversity in the management of alternative assets.

The Toigo Foundation is a nonprofit organization which aims to help develop diverse leadership in senior financial roles.

Through the partnership, more than 2,000 Toigo fellows and alumni will have the opportunity to gain education in alternative investments, to network with senior leaders in the industry and gain exposure to the alternative investment sector in general.

“By providing current Toigo Fellows and Toigo Alumni with access to the full range of our educational offerings, we aim to help Toigo in its mission to empower an ever-growing range of professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to excel in their respective careers,” said John Bowman, president of CAIA, in a statement.

CAIA has more than 13,000 members worldwide. The partnership will emphasize networking, opening events and networking opportunities worldwide to Toigo fellows. In addition, Toigo foundation members will have access to educational programs such as CAIA’s Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst designation and the association’s fundamentals of Alternative Investments certificate.

“This partnership with CAIA is a significant step forward in our mission to foster the career advancement of highly talented women and men in finance,” remarked Nancy Sims, president and CEO of the Toigo Foundation, in a statement. “Through CAIA’s comprehensive educational resources, our Fellows and Alumni will gain valuable insights and expertise, enabling them to continue to lead with impact in the investment industry.”

The Toigo Foundation aims to promote diversity across the investment industry, the nonprofit runs a number of initiatives, such as the All A Board initiative, which works to promote diversity among boards of directors, and the Groundbreakers Initiative, which works to promote women in decision making roles in the industry.