Unique platform launched in April offers
institutional investing education
SAN
FRANCISCO, Aug. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Callan,
a leading institutional investment consulting firm, announced the
addition of its latest course offering through Callan On-Demand
Education (CODE). This new coursework, Framework of Alternative
Investments, focuses on private equity, private credit, real
assets, and hedge funds. Unique to the institutional consulting
industry, CODE offers Callan's decades-running coursework online,
making it easier to teach fiduciaries and others interested in
institutional investing how investment decisions are made at the
largest, most sophisticated plans in the U.S.
"I am really excited about this initiative," said CEO and Chief
Research Officer Greg Allen. "My
hope is that, over time, the CODE platform will contribute to a
better-educated institutional investment industry. This coursework
not only deepens learners' understanding of the mechanics of
institutional investing, but it also gives insight into how
decisions actually get made in the boardroom."
In addition to courses on alternative investments, topics
available on CODE include:
- Good plan governance
- Overview of the capital markets
- Asset allocation and the importance of diversification
- Investment manager search and evaluation considerations
- Public market asset classes
CODE coursework ranges from introductory courses for college
students, interns, and industry newcomers to advanced modules for
asset management professionals, consultants, trustees, and
investment staff at large institutions.
"By making this education broadly available at a reasonable cost
and in a flexible format, we are hoping we can improve
decision-making across the industry and ultimately create better
outcomes for all stakeholders and beneficiaries," said
Allen.
Each CODE course is developed by Callan's research specialists
and is delivered in self-guided, digestible segments. Courses are
designed for anyone wanting to learn more about institutional
investing, including plan sponsors, asset allocators, retirement
plan trustees, investment managers, investment consultants,
retirement plan recordkeepers, industry interns, and students who
are interested in pursuing a career in institutional investment
management. Each "Learning Path" and select courses offer
continuing education credits.
Learn more about CODE and access the platform, click
here.
About Callan
Callan was founded as an employee-owned investment consulting
firm in 1973. Ever since, we have empowered institutional clients
with creative, customized investment solutions backed by
proprietary research, exclusive data, and ongoing education. Today,
Callan advises clients with more than $3
trillion in total assets, which makes it among the largest
independently owned investment consulting firms in the U.S. Callan
uses a client-focused consulting model to serve pension and defined
contribution plan sponsors, endowments, foundations, independent
investment advisers, investment managers, and other asset owners.
Callan has six offices throughout the U.S. Learn more at
callan.com.
Media Contact:
Elizabeth Anathan
mediarelations@callan.com
415-274-3020
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