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
Establishment of the AIFC
Identification of key strategic directions and development of legal framework
Development of the AIFC
A defining period for the AIFC, gaining global prominence and fostering a thriving business community
Steady progress
AIFC: aligned, efficient, innovative, customer-focused
What we believe in
To become the driver and main hub for investment and financial innovation in the Kazakhstan economy to facilitate its further growth.
To contribute to the sustainable economic development of Kazakhstan by providing a unique investment and business infrastructure, a reliable jurisdiction and an independent court and arbitration facility, as well as supporting innovation and the development of financial products and services.
1. To create an attractive environment for investment in the sphere of financial services, in order to assist in attracting investments to the economy of Kazakhstan.
2. To develop the securities market in Kazakhstan and integrating it with international capital markets.
3. To develop the insurance markets, banking services, Islamic finance, financial technologies, electronic commerce and innovative projects in Kazakhstan
4. To develop financial and professional services based on international best practice.
5. To achieve international recognition as a financial centre.
Aspiration – Reflects a forward-looking mindset and the pursuit of excellence.
Ingenuity – Reflects creativity, effective problem-solving, and a commitment to pioneering ideas.
Fairness – Reflects transparency, ethical conduct, and openness.
Commitment – Reflects a results-driven ethos, accountability, and the delivery of measurable outcomes.
Global standing
The Global Financial Centres Index
1st in the GFCI ranking in the Central Asia and Eastern Europe Region
The Global Green Finance Index
3rd in the GGFI ranking in the Central Asia and Eastern Europe Region
Financial Action Task Force (FATF)
In 2023, AIFC successfully underwent an audit for compliance with international standards set by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF). The results of the assessment not only impact financial stability in the country but also enhance its image for foreign investors, contributing to Kazakhstan’s position in international ratings.
Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD)
In 2022, the regulation in AIFC was acknowledged as compliant with the tax transparency standards of the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). This recognition marked a significant step in demonstrating AIFC and Kazakhstan’s adherence to global standards of transparency, including tax transparency.
International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO)
International Association of Insurance Supervisors (IAIS)
Group of Banking Supervisors from Central and Eastern Europe (BSCEE)
Accounting and Auditing Organization for Islamic Finance Institution (AAOIFI)
World Federation of Exchanges (WFE)
General Council for Islamic Banks and Financial Institutions (CIBAFI)
Standing International Forum of Commercial Courts (SIFOCC)
International Arbitration Centre Alliance (IACA)
Financial Centres for Sustainability (FC4S)
Green Growth Knowledge Partnership (GGKP)
Capacity-building Alliance of Sustainable Investment (CASI)
WORLD ALLIANCE OF INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL CENTERS (WAIFC)