AIFC Ecosystem
The AIFC comprises several bodies and organizations that form the AIFC Ecosystem. These entities have distinct functions but work collectively towards achieving the Centre’s strategic goals.
AIFC Authority
AIFC Authority (AIFCA)
The AIFC Authority (AIFCA), functioning within the AIFC Ecosystem, holds a dual role: it serves as the central entity entrusted with providing administrative support to the AIFC’s bodies, participants, and employees, while simultaneously formulating the center’s development strategy and drafting acts unrelated to financial service regulation.
Moreover, to facilitate the AIFC’s integration into the global financial architecture, the AIFC Authority actively establishes connections with international financial centers and institutions.
Chancellery: [email protected]
Archive: [email protected]
Procurement: [email protected]
HR: [email protected]
Press office: [email protected]
Marketing: [email protected]
Participants Sales and Support: [email protected]
Analytics & Publications: [email protected]
Space Rental & Property Management Office: [email protected]
Astana Financial Services Authority
Astana Financial Services Authority (AFSA)
General enquiries
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AIFC Court
AIFC Court
The AIFC Court provides a common law court system. It operates to the highest international standards to resolve civil and commercial disputes in the AIFC. It has exclusive jurisdiction over disputes arising out of the activities and operations of the AIFC and jurisdiction in the case of other disputes in which all parties agree to give the Court jurisdiction.
The Court is separate and independent from the judicial system of the Republic of Kazakhstan. There is a Court of Appeal whose decisions are final. The Court has its own procedural rules modelled on the principles and procedures of English common law and standards applied by the world’s leading financial centres. A special fast track procedure is offered for adjudicating small claims up to the value of USD 150,000 at the Small Claims Court.
General enquiries
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International Arbitration Centre
International Arbitration Centre (IAC)
The IAC provides an independent, economical and expeditious alternative to court litigation, operating to the highest international standards to resolve civil and commercial disputes in the AIFC.
The IAC offers parties maximum choice and flexibility in choosing the rules and procedures they wish to use to resolve their disputes at the IAC.
Parties may agree for the IAC to:
- Administer their arbitration according to the IAC Arbitration and Mediation Rules. These rules include procedures for expedited arbitrations, the appointment of emergency arbitrators, and resolution of investment treaty disputes.
- Administer their arbitration according to UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules or ad hoc arbitration rules.
- Administer mediations according to the IAC Arbitration and Mediation Rules or ad hoc mediation rules.
- Provide other forms of alternative dispute resolution.
General enquiries
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Astana International Exchange
Astana International Exchange (AIX)
Astana International Exchange (AIX) aims to foster an extensive and liquid capital market in Kazakhstan and Central Asia. It provides favorable conditions for both local and foreign investors while creating a platform to support the growth of private businesses and the overall economy. Operating within the AIFC regulatory environment, AIX follows English common law principles and is regulated by the independent Astana Financial Services Authority.
AIX’s mission is to develop trusted and liquid capital markets in Central Asia and beyond, offering innovative products and services for businesses and investors. The exchange operates a high-tech Nasdaq trading platform with T+2 settlement and depositary infrastructure connected to local and international custodians. AIX’s shareholders include AIFC, Shanghai Stock Exchange, Silk Road Fund, and NASDAQ, which provides the trading platform.
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Communications Department [email protected]