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CAIA Association is a global network of forward-thinking investment professionals, redefining the future of capital allocation in a world where traditional and alternative converge. United by a commitment to improving investment outcomes, we lead with authority, educate to inspire, and connect people who turn insight into action. To learn more about the CAIA Association and how to become part of the most energized professional network shaping the future of investing, please visit us at https://caia.org/.

Founded in September 1987, CFA Society Singapore (formerly known as the Singapore Society of Financial Analysts – SSFA) is a professional society that brings together practitioners in the investment and fund management industry in Singapore. Its principal objective is to promote and uphold professional standards and ethical practice in financial analysis and investment management in Singapore. CFA Society Singapore is the first CFA Member Society of CFA Institute to be established outside North America and, today, it is the 7th largest member society of CFA Institute with more than 4,000 members. CFA Society Singapore is a founding member of the Investment Management Association of Singapore (IMAS). The Society runs a whole host of programmes for members, CFA candidates, and also the investment community, including Professional Development talks and seminars, Networking sessions, CFA information sessions and examination review classes, and Career Development talks.

Founded in 1952, La Trobe Financial is a leading Australian Credit Asset Manager. With $18 billion AUM, La Trobe Financial has 530 staff in offices spanning Melbourne, Sydney and Shanghai. La Trobe Financial holds active investments from 3,300 financial advisers, and maintains deep relationships within Australia’s private wealth market. In 2023, La Trobe Financial launched La Trobe Global Asset Management, bringing unique-to-market global products to Australian investors.

Leadenhall Capital Partners is an asset management company active in life and non life insurance linked investments. Leadenhall currently manages a range of open and closed ended funds and managed accounts. Leadenhall is a joint venture between MSI, one of the largest financial services groups in Japan, and 10 partners. Headquartered in London, Leadenhall has offices in the United States and in Bermuda and is regulated as an asset management company by the U.K. FCA and by the US SEC.

Principal Financial Group, offers asset management, retirement services, and insurance solutions to institutional clients, businesses, and individuals worldwide. Meeting the needs of our more than 62 million customers who rely on our expertise in retirement, insurance, and asset management. Attracting, developing, and retaining a global workforce of nearly 20,000 employees located in offices across 27 nations and territories. Giving back to the communities where our employees live and work, supporting programs that help people learn more, earn more, and save more. Founded in 1879 and a member of the Fortune 500®, we deliver value for our shareholders, who have placed their trust in us.

Abbey Capital is an investment manager specialising in liquid alternative strategies. We are a team of thoughtful individuals with conviction that the funds we manage can make a difference to our investors’ portfolios. We are experts in what we do. The funds that we manage have been trusted by global investors since 2000 seeking to diversify portfolios and mitigate against downside risks, and are constructed with a focus on compounding returns over time.

Preqin empowers financial professionals who invest in or allocate to private markets with essential data and insight to make confident decisions. It supports them throughout the entire investment lifecycle with critical information and leading analytics solutions. Preqin has pioneered rigorous methods of collecting private data for over 20 years, enabling more than 200,000 professionals globally to streamline how they raise capital, source deals and investments, understand performance, and stay informed. Acquired by BlackRock in 2025, Preqin complements the existing Aladdin technology platform to provide investment solutions for the whole portfolio. For more information visit www.preqin.com.

Edelman Smithfield is a global financial communications consultancy within the Edelman network. We partner with financial services firms to protect their reputation and promote their brands. We are also the top advisor in M&A, IPO, restructuring, investor relations, and shareholder activism for companies navigating the capital markets. Our advisors are former buy- and sell-side professionals who have deep sector expertise to help clients solve complex issues and enhance valuation.

FPG AIM is a a global financial services company with a focus on asset based finance. FPG AIM provides sourcing, structuring, arranging, M&A and advisory services to investors, banks and companies active in the aircraft, shipping and marine container industries. Established in 2012, FPG AIM has arranged over USD 13 bln in Japanese lease transactions with FPG for clients worldwide on aircraft, vessels and marine containers, in conjunction with over 25 banks. With offices in the Netherlands, Singapore and Dubai, FPG AIM is able to provide its services globally.

3forge provides a full-stack, low-code platform that accelerates the development of real-time, data-intensive enterprise applications, without compromising on performance.

Built for speed, flexibility, and scale, the 3forge platform unifies messaging, data processing, storage, and visualization in a single environment. At its core is AMI (Advanced Messaging Infrastructure), trusted by leading financial institutions, exchanges, and technology firms.

Acadian Asset Management is a global systematic investment manager headquartered in Boston, with affiliates in London, Singapore, and Sydney. Established in 1986, the firm is recognized as a pioneer in the field of systematic investing. Acadian’s Singapore office opened in 1999 – their first international presence, signifying a commitment to the country and region. As of December 31, 2024, Acadian managed US$117 billion in assets for investors worldwide. Acadian is privileged to partner with 6 of the world’s 20 largest asset owners and 27 of the top 50 U.S. retirement plans. Flagship strategies include Global, Emerging Markets & International (Global ex-US) equities across various tracking error targets and market capitalizations, and available in long-only or extensions (130/30).

Founded in 1987, CenterSquare Investment Management is an independent, employee-owned real asset manager focused on listed real estate, private equity real estate and private real estate debt. As a trusted fiduciary, our success is firmly rooted in aligning our interests with those of our clients, partners and employees. CenterSquare is headquartered in suburban Philadelphia, with offices in New York, Los Angeles, London and Singapore. With $15 billion in assets under management (December 2024), CenterSquare and its affiliates are proud to manage investments on behalf of some of the world’s most well-known institutional and private investors.

Sculptor Capital is a global diversified alternative asset management firm providing a range of products across Multi-Strategy, Credit, and Real Estate. Sculptor’s distinct investment process combines deep fundamental research, a dynamic approach to portfolio construction and fully integrated risk management. Our sophistication, scale, technology and infrastructure enable us to deliver for our clients by taking advantage of attractive investment opportunities wherever and whenever they arise. Being nimble, rigorous and challenging conventional wisdom has always been the cornerstone of our success.

As a company with multi-asset capability and a fiduciary mindset, our investment professionals help our clients to invest optimally, with a wider mission to change the way the investment industry operates. Our client base includes a diverse range of institutional investors, including pension funds, insurance companies, sovereign wealth funds, government funds, wealth management companies, endowments, charities and foundations. We help our clients succeed and maintain a competitive edge by bringing our best and innovative ideas and opportunities to them.