Press releases

AIFC Authority

26 May 2023 08:15

Astana has risen in the ranking of intelligent cities

According to the updated seventh issue of the Smart Centres Index (SCI 7), published by independent experts Z/Yen, the city of Astana has risen 11 positions in the rankings and now ranks 54th.The Smart Hub Index examines the ability of global

AIFC Authority

25 May 2023 09:49

AIFC invites to High-Level Panel Sessions at Astana International Forum

Astana, Kazakhstan May 22, 2023 on June 8-9, 2023, Kazakhstan will host the Astana International Forum (AIF), organised under the initiative of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. The forum aims to address key global issues such as foreign policy, security

AIFC Authority

23 May 2023 07:33

President of Singapore Halimah Yacob visits AIFC

On May 22, in the presence of the heads of state of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Republic of Singapore, an agreement was signed between the Astana International Financial Centre and Enterprise Singapore, the state agency for business development in

AIFC Authority

18 May 2023 12:07

Export Finance Kazakhstan conference: European export credit agencies intend to finance projects in Kazakhstan

On May 17, a conference on financing exports to Kazakhstan took place at the Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC). The conference aimed to highlight the ongoing modernization efforts in Kazakhstani industry and technology, as well as the

AIFC Authority

04 May 2023 00:00

Astana Finance Days 2023: at the Forefront of Finance

The Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC) is pleased to announce the upcoming Astana Finance Days (AFD) 2023, which will take place on June 7th as part of the Astana International Forum (8-9th). AFD is an annual international financial conference

AIFC Authority

20 April 2023 14:04

Astana retained its leadership in the Global Green Finance Index among Eastern European and Central Asian countries

According to the recently published 11th edition of the Global Green Finance Index (GGFI), the Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC) in Kazakhstan has retained its first-place ranking among Eastern European and Central Asian countries for the

AIFC Green Finance Centre

18 April 2023 08:45

AIFC Green Finance Centre has opened the call for entries for the Green Finance Awards!

The Green Finance Awards is organised every 2 years to attract attention and popularize among the public the idea of transition to a green economy and respect for natural resources.The Green Finance Awards 2023 ceremony will be held on June 7, 2023,

AIFC Authority

11 April 2023 09:36

Presidents of Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan visited Astana International Financial Centre

As part of the official visit by the President of Azerbaijan to Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Ilham Aliyev visited the Astana International Financial Centre.During their visit, the Heads of State took a tour of the AIFC Court. The Registrar and

AFSA

04 April 2023 06:20

AFSA receives Corporate Registers Forum Innovation Award

The Astana Financial Services Authority (AFSA) has been awarded the Corporate Registers Forum (CRF) 2023 Innovation Award Commendation. AFSA received the award for the project of digitalisation of registration services.Over four years, AFSA has

AIFC Authority

24 March 2023 14:58

Head of State receives Governor of the Astana International Financial Centre

The President was briefed on the advancements of the Astana International Financial Centre in generating innovative financial products and services, enhancing the country's investment attractiveness, and promoting cooperation with key business partners,

AIFC Authority

24 March 2023 07:03

The Astana International Financial Centre has maintained its position in the 33rd edition of GFCI ranking

According to the updated rating of global financial centres published by independent experts Z/Yen, the Astana International Financial Centre has maintained its ranking and is placed at the 66th position. In the Eastern Europe and Central Asia region,

IAC

16 March 2023 14:12

The Third Annual IAC Central Asia Vis Pre-Moot was held in Astana

The IAC held its 3rd Annual IAC Central Asia Vis Pre-Moot Competition during 10-15 March 2023. The competition happened at the IAC premises in Astana, Kazakhstan, and with some participants online.Tashkent State University of Law (Uzbekistan) won the

AIFC Authority

09 March 2023 12:46

Roundtable on "US-Kazakhstan Cooperation: Women's Economic Empowerment" highlights the importance of women’s economic empowerment

The Astana International Financial Centre together with the Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the United States hosted an online roundtable discussion on women's economic empowerment.The event was attended by the Ambassador of Kazakhstan to the

AIFC Authority

07 March 2023 09:42

Roundtable on "Women in Trade" was held

On March 1, 2023 an online roundtable discussion on Women in Trade was organized by the Astana International Financial Centre in cooperation with the Permanent Mission of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the World Trade Organisation (WTO).The event was

AIX

02 March 2023 12:12

AIX Rings the Bell for Gender Equality

Astana International Exchange ("AIX", the "Exchange") for the fourth time participated in the Ring the Bell for Gender Equality initiative - a global partnership intended to spur women s participation in the world economy and promote sustainable