Dr Victoria Barbary

Sovereign wealth fund geek @IFSWF; Interested in #China #Asia #Africa #MENA #oil #commodities #privateequity Views personal retweets ≠ endorsement

[Dr Victoria Barbary @EMInvestment]

After a conversation with my friend @beckyfarbs I have decided to add my Dr title to my profile. I finished my PhD 14 years ago today. I've never used it professionally. Females should highlight their achievements #femalePhDs

[Dr Victoria Barbary @EMInvestment]

@RoryStewartUK I very much enjoyed the first couple of parts of your series on AI. I work with sovereign wealth funds and thought you might be interested in their role in financing these capital-heavy companies: https://t.co/Jbd2zWzYqb

[Wilson Center Africa Program @AfricaUpClose]

BLOG | African sovereign wealth funds can drive investment in infrastructure, renewable energy, & private sector growth. @EMInvestment explores their role in fostering partnerships & economic diversification in our latest for Africa Up Close.

Read more 👇
https://t.co/pZaFCz9eEb

[Adam Smith's Panmure House @AdamSmithHouse]

Ownership and Adam Smith's concerns - from The Spectre of State Capitalism, our most recent lecture on YouTube: https://t.co/LYm9FpJrpw
@DrAdam_Dixon @IliasAlami @EMInvestment @Stephenboydecon

[COP29 Azerbaijan @COP29_AZ]

The #COP29 Presidency, together with the ‌State Oil Fund of the Republic of Azerbaijan (@SOFAZOfficial) and the International Forum of Sovereign Wealth Funds (@IFSWF) today came together to explore the potential of sovereign wealth funds (SWFs) in financing the global energy transition, particularly in developing markets. The panel particularly focused on innovative financing instruments and governance mechanisms that can help mobilise capital into climate-positive projects.

#COP29 #COP29Azerbaijan

[جهاز الاستثمار العُماني - سلطنة عُمان @Oman_OIA]

#OIA takes pride in the IFSWF decision to elevate the status of the accompanying conference to be called the ‘Muscat Dialogue’. It is the first in what will become the dialogue of each upcoming city hosting an IFSWF meeting. #IFSWFMuscat concluded yesterday with unparalleled success of rich discussions between members and participants from around the world.

[Dr Victoria Barbary @EMInvestment]

Yes! This 👇👇👇

[IFSWF @IFSWF]

We are delighted to announce that @elonmusk, CEO of @SpaceX and @Tesla and Chairman of @X, will be joining us this November at our annual meeting in Muscat, Oman. He will discuss the #Technology and trends shaping today's world and the likely changes it will cast in the future.

[Dr Victoria Barbary @EMInvestment]

Yes. I'm effectively Larry for the @IFSWF annual meeting

[Larry the Cat @Number10cat]

Downing Street security: If your name's not down, you're not coming in... unless you bribe me with cat treats
(Photo @LightHackers)

[Dr Victoria Barbary @EMInvestment]

@campbellclaret, catching up on the pod today, in which you say the gvt "fleshed out" the National Wealth Fund. The only announcement I can find is slim. No details on governance structure or mandate. HMT hasn't even engaged with the NWF's peer institutions thru @IFSWF...

[Dr Victoria Barbary @EMInvestment]

@EdConwaySky @SkyNews Gold!

[Dr Victoria Barbary @EMInvestment]

Microsoft to invest $1.5bn in Abu Dhabi AI group G42 https://t.co/qyyHhE2ry4 via @ft

[Dr Victoria Barbary @EMInvestment]

Some interesting points about the legal niceties of Gulf sovereign wealth funds...

https://t.co/DVYlzloOKx

[Dr Victoria Barbary @EMInvestment]

Ukraine, Gaza and the rise of identity geopolitics: "International news organisations notice that their audiences do not seem engaged by stories [of war in Tigray or Sudan] — which are also expensive and dangerous to cover. An indictment. https://t.co/qTOuhjkx0d via @ft

[Dr Victoria Barbary @EMInvestment]

#VentureCapital Inflows to #Africa Drop 31% amid a more uncertain investment environment. https://t.co/tR6nEJDwXt via @technology

[Dr Victoria Barbary @EMInvestment]

Sovereign wealth funds up their #climatefinance game reports @IFSWF https://t.co/QCh4h2tenE via @pensionsnews

[Dr Victoria Barbary @EMInvestment]

Abu Dhabi sovereign fund offers to buy out investors fleeing #China #privateequity https://t.co/mBaJDUOjzf via @ft

[Dr Victoria Barbary @EMInvestment]

The fossil fuels lobby must be strong in the UK. While gas is a valuable lower-carbon alternative for coal-reliant countries, an already lower-carbon energy mix should be investing in upgrading to smart grids & battery storage to keep the lights on.
https://t.co/Tsk6vL34Ek

[Dr Victoria Barbary @EMInvestment]

Since 2008, there have been clear principles around how such funds can be managed successfully. The real danger is that homework is not done and they try to reinvent the wheel without looking at International comparisons. https://t.co/BDPC0yPr8t

[Dr Victoria Barbary @EMInvestment]

This is an overly pessimistic view of @UKLabour plan for a UK wealth fund. @IFSWF's global members invest their governments' money for long-term returns. It requires independence from government & financial motivation, as set out in the Santiago Principles https://t.co/aoQVTLVt8V

[Dr Victoria Barbary @EMInvestment]

Rachel Reeves hires City High Flyers to unlock billions for @UKLabour National Wealth Fund. I'm sorry, but none of the "high fliers" mentioned here are sovereign wealth fund experts. @IFSWF's members could share practical experiences.
https://t.co/ETsk0gbtbu

[Dr Victoria Barbary @EMInvestment]

This is something we hear a lot from emerging markets trying to decarbonise: Why developing countries see a downside to the EU’s green trade ambitions https://t.co/7JyIFXq0mi via @ft