Press releases

Tech Hub

22 February 2023 11:59

Ecosystems in telecom and the new generation of mobile communications: Tech Hub AIFC held an official presentation of Corpus Telecom

The official presentation of the ecosystem research in the Kazakhstan telecom CorpUp Telecom was held in the AIFC. Corporate partners of the study - Beeline Kazakhstan and Huawei Technologies Kazakhstan, expert partners - IDC and KPMG Caucasus and

AFSA

21 February 2023 09:20

AFSA holds a face-to-face meeting with the EAG assessors’ team on the implementation and effectiveness of measures to combat money laundering, terrorist and proliferation financing

Representatives of the Astana Financial Services Authority (AFSA) have had a face-to-face meeting with assessors of the Eurasian group on combating money laundering and financing of terrorism (EAG).A mutual evaluation of the national AML/CFT system of

Tech Hub

13 February 2023 12:46

Telecom ecosystems in Kazakhstan and the world: Tech Hub AIFC has prepared a research "CorpUp Telecom"

The AIFC Tech Hub prepared the first analytical review of ecosystem development in Kazakhstan telecom CorpUp Telecom. Beeline Kazakhstan and Huawei Technologies Kazakhstan were the corporate partners of the research, IDC and KPMG Caucasus and Central

AFSA

13 February 2023 06:29

Freedom Finance Global PLC settles with the Astana Financial Services Authority

The Astana Financial Services Authority (AFSA) announces that it has agreed a settlement with Freedom Finance Global PLC (FFG) regarding regulatory deficiencies identified during a supervisory inspection concluded in 2022.FFG acknowledged that it

Tech Hub

08 February 2023 12:48

AIFC Tech Hub continues to support investment projects of international big tech companies

With the support of the AIFC Tech Hub, JSC "NC" KTZ" signed a memorandum of understanding with the international satellite communication company "Network Access Associates Ltd." (hereinafter - OneWeb). The memorandum was signed on February 02, 2023 as

Tech Hub

07 February 2023 14:40

AIFC Tech Hub became a partner of Kazakhstan Blockchain Day 2023 as part of the Digital Almaty 2023 forum

The annual international technology forum Digital Almaty was held in Almaty, bringing together international experts, representatives of government agencies, business and the IT community to jointly discuss current trends in the field of

AFSA

06 February 2023 00:00

Financial Promotions Alert

The Astana Financial Services Authority ( AFSA ) reminds AIFC Participants that according to Rule 3.3.1 of the AIFC Conduct of Business Rules ( COB ), a Person is prohibited from making a Financial Promotion in relation to a Regulated Activity carried on

AIFC Green Finance Centre

03 February 2023 14:33

AIFC Green Finance Centre expands cooperation with the countries of Central Asia

Within the visit of the Chairman of the Board of the AIFC Green Finance Centre Aidar Kazybayev to Ashgabat (Republic of Turkmenistan), a meeting was held with the Head of the "Turkmenhimiya" State Concern Niyazli Niyazliyev. The main purpose of this

AIFC Green Finance Centre

03 February 2023 14:17

The National ESG Club has identified the main problematic aspects on the path of ESG transformation

The first Strategic session of the National ESG Club was held, it was attended by members of the Club, as well as representatives of the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan.The strategic session was the first offline

AFSA

01 February 2023 09:31

AFSA holds 3rd Regulatory Townhall attended by around 200 AIFC participants

A series of points concerning AIFC legislative initiatives have been discussed at the Regulatory Townhall organised by the Astana Financial Services Authority (AFSA). The following points have been discussed: Proposed AIFC Recovery and Resolution

AFSA

27 January 2023 08:16

AFSA levies fine on KBI Partners Limited for contravention of AIFC Rules

The Astana Financial Services Authority ( AFSA ) has taken enforcement action ( Action ) against KBI Partners Limited, a private company registered in the AIFC, for contravention of Section 24 of the AIFC Financial Services Framework Regulations ( FSFR )

Tech Hub

25 January 2023 15:00

The VentureRocket Eurasia Platform Starts Startup Advisory and Venture Studio Activities

VentureRocket Eurasia (VRE), previously known as the first startup co-investment platform in Central Asia founded by AIFC Tech Hub and Titanium Technologies Group, starts startup advisory and Venture Studio services.This will change the company's

AIFC Authority

25 January 2023 12:35

The Head of the Sakha Republic got acquainted with the activities of the AIFC

As part of the visit to the Republic of Kazakhstan, the delegation of the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia), headed by the Head of the Republic Aisen Nikolaev, visited the Astana International Financial Centre (hereinafter the AIFC, the Centre). The delegation

AFSA

17 January 2023 08:38

Astana Financial Services Authority summarises 2022 results

2022 has been a productive year in the Astana Financial Services Authority s (AFSA s) work, which was reflected in the following:Over 500 companies were registered by AFSA.20 companies received a licence to carry on financial and market activities.

AIFC Green Finance Centre

17 January 2023 00:00

Green mortgage – contribution to decarbonization of Kazakhstan

From January 2023, Otbasy Bank JSC, which is one of the co-founders of the National ESG Club, begins accepting applications for a green mortgage . This is the first mortgage program in Kazakhstan that complies with the principles of sustainable