What is AIFC
The Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC) is the #1 Financial Centre in Eastern Europe and Central Asian Region, and a dynamic hub for innovation and growth.
Why AIFC
Businesses thrive in an environment that helps them attract capital in an enabling environment with regulation based on the best international standards, robust financial framework and an independent judicial system.
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History
2015 – 2017
Establishment of the AIFC
Identification of key strategic directions and development of legal framework
2018 – 2022
Development of the AIFC
A defining period for the AIFC, gaining global prominence and fostering a thriving business community
2023 and forward
Steady progress
AIFC: aligned, efficient, innovative, customer-focused
We are here
What we believe in
Vision
Our vision is to be the key force and central hub creating and fostering favourable conditions for investments and businesses. We’re committed to strengthening the financial industry, driving economic growth by mobilising capital and attracting investments, and setting new benchmarks for professional services.
Mission
Our mission is to establish and operate a supportive legal and regulatory environment for investment, providing a comprehensive set of talent, products, platforms and capabilities to empower investors and businesses within the financial industry.
Objectives
1. Establish a framework for facilitating transactions and foster a conducive environment to attract investments to Kazakhstan’s economy.
2. Enhance the integration of the securities market with global capital markets.
3. Promote the growth of the insurance and banking sectors, along with fostering green and social finance, Islamic finance, digital assets, financial technologies, and innovative projects.
4. Cultivate financial expertise and professional services in alignment with leading international practices.
5. Achieve international recognition as a financial centre.
2. Enhance the integration of the securities market with global capital markets.
3. Promote the growth of the insurance and banking sectors, along with fostering green and social finance, Islamic finance, digital assets, financial technologies, and innovative projects.
4. Cultivate financial expertise and professional services in alignment with leading international practices.
5. Achieve international recognition as a financial centre.
Values
Aspiration: It represents our ambition to reach new heights and drive continuous improvement and reflects a
mindset focused on growth, future opportunities, and achieving excellence. By cultivating aspiration, we
remain resilient and motivated to overcome challenges and turn ideas into impactful actions.
Ingenuity: This value defines our approach to creativity, innovation, and problem-solving. It emphasizes the importance of thinking outside the box and embracing technological advancements to address complex challenges. At AIFC, ingenuity empowers us to adapt and evolve in an ever-changing world, ensuring sustainable success.
Fairness: It ensures trust through honesty, clear communication, and equity. We honor our commitments to our stakeholders and business partners, treating everyone equally and fairly regardless of their gender, marital status, race, nationality, religion, disability, age, or any other factors unrelated to legitimate business interests. By upholding fairness, we create an environment built on trust and mutual respect.
Commitment: It embodies accountability for our actions, decisions, and their outcomes. By upholding commitment, we consistently strive to meet and exceed expectations, ensuring our stakeholders’ confidence in our ability to deliver meaningful results.
Ingenuity: This value defines our approach to creativity, innovation, and problem-solving. It emphasizes the importance of thinking outside the box and embracing technological advancements to address complex challenges. At AIFC, ingenuity empowers us to adapt and evolve in an ever-changing world, ensuring sustainable success.
Fairness: It ensures trust through honesty, clear communication, and equity. We honor our commitments to our stakeholders and business partners, treating everyone equally and fairly regardless of their gender, marital status, race, nationality, religion, disability, age, or any other factors unrelated to legitimate business interests. By upholding fairness, we create an environment built on trust and mutual respect.
Commitment: It embodies accountability for our actions, decisions, and their outcomes. By upholding commitment, we consistently strive to meet and exceed expectations, ensuring our stakeholders’ confidence in our ability to deliver meaningful results.