Gary Baker

This is an important opportunity to hear what is happening in a part of the world which has been out of the headlines. Covid, volatile oil prices and slumping global demand present huge obstacles to growth prospects in Africa. But are there solutions?

Listening to Yanis Varoufakis is a great way to blow away the cobwebs to kick-off day 2 of CFA European Investment Conference in Madrid. “The urgent need to simulate an EU federation”

Great kick-off to CFA European Investment Conference in Madrid discussing VC trends and the importance of ethics as an underpinning for all companies particularly now in the tech space :”your competitor is just one click away”. #eicmadrid

Congratulations to CFA Society Kazakhstan for an excellent launch event for the new society at AIFC steered by an intrepid board of volunteers making light of -25c temps in Nursultan (Astana).

A rousing introductory speech from society president Clifford Mpare, CFA launches the inaugural event of our newest CFA Society Ghana. Huge respect for the work done to get here with great support, brilliant teams of volunteers and so much to aim for.

Fascinating analysis of the radically different outcomes generated by the dynamic relationship of political, economic and societal conditions. Great to see the role that institutions such as CFA can play in helping countries to navigate that narrow corridor. #cfa

Delighted to have the opportunity to appear on a excellent finance panel at an excellent FT Africa summit- so much to aim for

Very happy to be in Copenhagen sharing a platform with a wonderful speaker line-up for our first ever Nordic Investment Conference, expertly hosted by CFA Society Denmark in collaboration with our local CFA societies from Finland, Sweden and Norway.

Thrilled to be in Morocco signing an MOU with his excellency Said Ibrahimi, CEO of Casablanca Finance City Authority, at its spectacular new HQ tower. This is an important step on the journey to establishing a full CFA society in this important African hub. #cfainstitute

Delighted to be in Muscat to celebrate the launch of CFA Oman. Huge kudos for a Herculean effort from all local CFA members and the inaugural Board to reach this milestone and a very big welcome to the CFA family. cfa.is/2lWkwpZ

Delighted to be attending the IPAZ inaugural investment conference in Victoria Falls. Terrific debate and collective determination to move Zimbabwe forward.#ipaz

Very productive day of discovery, discussion and debate on the ways forward for CFA in Africa: a fabulous smorgasbord of challenges and opportunities on which I am looking forward to working together to harness the optimism and potential. @cfainstitute

Delighted and honoured to be in Johannesburg opening the South African Conference on behalf of CFA Society SA on the theme of Disruption in Africa

Delighted to have been at the NEC for our first ever CFA exam day in Birmingham. 1000 candidates, lots of nerves, expertly ushered by 100 invigilators. Congratulations, many thanks and best of luck to all candidates.

Interesting to see the positive ratings outlook and momentum in CEE. Slovakia and Croatia (with Serbia and Kazakhstan) have been recent new additions to CFA Society network. Better sovereign outlook, stronger demand for qualified investment professionals?

Very pleased to meet with Michael West, head of Global Ratings & Research, ahead of Moody’s Emerging Markets Summit today here in London

Deep learning, Deep Mind, Alpha Zero and an Asian “Sputnik” moment. Nick Bostrom from Future of Humanity Institute. #disrupt19

Fascinating start to AI panel for day 4 of CFA Institute Annual Conference- deep learning and a fraud swap financial instrument. But symptoms or effects?#Disrupt19

Delighted to be opening day 3 of CFA Institute Annual Conference here in London. Another great line up in store. #Disrupt19

Preparing for black swans at an Ethics offsite in Marlow