CFA Institute

The Active Investment Company Alliance (AICA) is a premier nonprofit trade association focused on listed closed-end funds, business development companies, and interval and tender offer funds. AICA aims to provide comprehensive resources and support for its members, which include fund sponsors and management firms globally. Through various initiatives, including educational events, podcasts, and industry updates, AICA fosters excellence and innovation in the investment sector. The organization is dedicated to enhancing the understanding and utilization of closed-end management companies and other investment products among its members. Generated from the website

Established in 1959, CFA Institute is the global nonprofit association of investment professionals that offers a range of educational programs for its members, candidates, investors, employers, institutions and press. It provides a certificate in investment performance measurement program. The institute also enrolls more than 96,000 members in the CFA program. It monitors professional conduct statements, media reports and public complaints and information. The institute publishes financial journals, magazines, newsletters, practice handbooks, and research and position papers. The institute conducts several conferences on economics, corporate finance, equity investment, portfolio, private health, risk and quantitative management topics. CFA Institute maintains a location in Charlottesville, Va.