Press releases
Press releases
AIFC Authority
29 September 2023 14:16
AIFC Governor invites Berlin Global Dialogue participants to collaborate on investment projects addressing demand for critical raw materials
On September 29 of this year, Mr. Renat Bekturov, the Governor of the Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC), participated in the international forum Berlin Global Dialogue. This forum, convening business and political leaders is dedicated to
AIFC Authority
28 September 2023 12:57
Astana International Financial Centre improves its position in GFCI 34
In the updated ranking of global financial centres by independent experts at Z/Yen, the AIFC has significantly improved its position, now standing at 60th place worldwide. Notably, out of the 16 financial centres in the Eastern Europe and Central Asia
AIFC Authority
20 September 2023 08:51
Astana International Financial Centre and Kigali International Financial Centre sign a MoU, marking the beginning of a new financial partnership between Rwanda and Kazakhstan
The MoU was signed by Nick Barigye, CEO of Rwanda Finance Limited (RFL), and Temirlan Mukhanbetzhanov, Acting Chairman of the Board of AIFC Authority.The MoU establishes a formal framework for cooperation and assistance between KIFC and AIFC.The MoU
AFSA
20 September 2023 08:48
AIFC and Kyrgyzstan agree to boost cooperation in capital markets to pave the way for cross-border transactions in capital markets
The Astana Financial Services Authority (AFSA) and the Kyrgyz Republic s Service for Regulation and Supervision of the Financial Market under the Ministry of Economy and Commerce have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).The MoU between the
AFSA
18 September 2023 14:34
AFSA Open Days Initiative
Every Thursday according to the schedule, AFSA Executive Body Members and the Registrar of Companies are going to welcome participants, and anyone interested in learning about AFSA or providing improvement advice on AFSA s business processes. From its
AIX
11 September 2023 13:51
Assel Mukazhanova joined the AIX Board of Directors
The Board of Directors of the Astana International Exchange s ( AIX , the Exchange ) is pleased to announce that Assel Mukazhanova has been appointed as member of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer of the AIX.Previously, Assel
AIFC Authority
08 September 2023 12:58
President of the Republic of Albania Bairam Begay visited Astana International Financial Centre
President of Albania, Bairam Begay, during his official visit to Kazakhstan visited the Astana International Financial Centre (hereinafter - AIFC or the Centre). Renat Bekturov, the AIFC Governor, introduced the esteemed foreign dignitary to the AIFC's
AFSA
15 August 2023 07:49
Consultation Paper on the proposed AIFC Security Token Offering Framework
The Astana Financial Services Authority (AFSA) has issued this Consultation Paper to seek suggestions from the market on the Policy paper and proposed AIFC Security Token Offering Framework (STO Framework). The Consultation Paper is available via this
AFSA
14 August 2023 12:57
Consultation Paper on the proposed AIFC Stablecoin Framework
AFSA has issued the Consultation Paper on the proposed AIFC Stablecoin Framework ( Framework ) to seek suggestions from the market. The Consultation Paper is available via this link
AFSA
11 August 2023 09:29
Consultation Paper on the proposed amendments to AIFC Fees Rules
The Astana Financial Services Authority (AFSA) has issued the Consultation Paper on the proposed amendments to AIFC Fees Rules to seek suggestions from the market. The Consultation Paper can be accessed via this link
AIFC Authority
01 August 2023 00:00
AFSA has released its Commodities Exchange Framework
AFSA has released its Commodities Exchange Framework, which now enables Persons to be authorised and carry on the activity of a Commodities Exchange in the AIFC. An applicant for conducting the activity should apply for obtaining the licence of Operating
AIFC Authority
24 July 2023 07:32
EVs: in the world and in Kazakhstan, and their role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions
This analytical report describes the role of electric vehicles (hereinafter - EV) in reducing greenhouse gas emissions (hereinafter - GHG emissions) and air pollution, as well as the current state of the EVs market in the world and in Kazakhstan. The
AIX
21 July 2023 09:20
AIX waives the initial fee for public ESG bonds
Astana International Exchange ("AIX", "Exchange") is pleased to announce the launch of a programme for public ESG bonds where AIX initial listing and admission to trading fees will be waived in full for the instruments issued before 31 December 2023
AIX
13 July 2023 11:49
AIX Presents its Results for 1H 2023
Astana International Exchange ("AIX", "Exchange") is pleased to present its results for the first six months of 2023.The first half of 2023 has been characterized bystubbornly high inflation, raising interest rates and heightened uncertainties.
AIFC Green Finance Centre
04 July 2023 14:24
AIFC Green Finance Centre has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Green Finance Corporation of Mongolia
On June 15, within the framework of the Sustainable Finance Week of Mongolia event, held under the auspices of the President of Mongolia, AIFC Green Finance Center signed a memorandum of understanding with the Mongolian Green Finance Corporation