Uzbekistan's National Investment Fund (UzNIF) has begun trading on the London Stock Exchange, marking the country's first international equity offering. Managed by Franklin Templeton, it also launched on the Tashkent Stock Exchange. The IPO generated over $2.8 billion in global investor demand and is seen as a significant step in expanding Uzbekistan's access to international capital markets. Key figures like Julia Hoggett and Saida Mirziyoyeva emphasized the importance of this milestone for building trust and expanding private sector participation.