CFA Institute

Active Investment Company Alliance (AICA) is a trade association based in Richmond, VA, dedicated to educating and engaging investment professionals and investors about closed-end management companies, listed and non-listed closed-end funds, business development companies, interval funds, and tender offer funds. AICA promotes transparency and prohibits personal solicitation of investments or acceptance of funds for specific securities. The alliance provides informational and educational resources such as articles, podcasts, webinars, and video interviews, aiming to enhance understanding of investment opportunities and risks associated with closed-end funds and business development companies. AICA emphasizes the importance of informed decision-making and offers insights from experienced advisors in the field.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.