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TN-origin SWFI Founder gets UK honour

Chennai, July 4 (UNI) Mr Lakshmi Narayanan, Chairman of the Sovereign Wealth Fund Institute (SWFI), has been awarded the prestigious title of Freeman of the City of London during the Global Wealth Conference (GWC) 2024.
This ancient honour recognizes Tamil Nadu -origin Narayanan's significant contributions to the financial sector and his efforts to foster international cooperation in wealth management, a SWFI release said here today.
The Freedom of the City of London, one of the oldest surviving traditional ceremonies dating back
to 1237, has been awarded to numerous notable figures throughout history. Narayanan's recognition comes as a testament to his pioneering work with SWFI, which has become a leading platform for research, analysis, and networking in the global capital and sovereign wealth fund sector.
Receiving the prestigious award, Narayanan said "I am deeply honored to receive the Freedom of
the City of London. This recognition not only celebrates our work at SWFI, but also underscores the growing importance of sovereign wealth funds in the global financial landscape. As we continue to foster collaboration and innovation in this sector, this esteemed title will serve as a reminder of the responsibility we bear in shaping the future of international finance."
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