Press releases

AFSA

22 September 2019 00:00

World Investor Week 2019 starts in AIFC

From 30 September to 6 October 2019 the Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC) will hold the World Investor Week in AIFC in order to raise awareness on consumer protection, investors' education, financial services and to highlight the opportunities

AFSA

01 August 2019 00:00

Astana Financial Services Authority has become a member of the Asian Forum of Insurance Regulators

The Astana Financial Services Authority (AFSA), the regulatory body of the Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC), has become the 22nd member of the Asian Forum of Insurance Regulators (AFIR).AFIR is a key insurance regulatory cooperation

AFSA

23 July 2019 00:00

The AIFC Court has published the first-ever Judgement

The case was reviewed by the Small Claims Court and available at AIFC Court official website. The AIFC Court has published the first-ever Judgement

AFSA

10 July 2019 00:00

The AIFC has enacted new rules for investment- and loan-based crowdfunding

On 24th June 2019 the Astana Financial Services Authority (the AFSA ), a financial regulator of the Astana International Financial Centre (the AIFC ), with the support of European Bank for Reconstruction and Development developed and introduced

AFSA

05 July 2019 00:00

Astana Financial Services Authority signs the IOSCO Multilateral Memorandum of Understanding

The Astana Financial Services Authority (AFSA), the regulatory body of the Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC), has become a participant to the IOSCO Multilateral Memorandum of Understanding concerning Consultation and Cooperation and the

AFSA

02 July 2019 00:00

200 companies registered in AIFC jurisdiction

The Astana Financial Services Authority (AFSA) registered the 200th company with the AIFC. This event coincided with the holding of Astana Finance Days, the annual financial conference that traditionally brings together global experts and government

AFSA

22 April 2019 00:00

Astana Financial Services Authority signed the Memorandum of Understanding with Financial Services Commission and Financial Supervisory Services of Republic of Korea

The Astana Financial Services Authority (AFSA) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Financial Services Commission (FSC) and Financial Supervisory Services (FSS) of Republic of Korea. The MoU was signed by Mr. Mukhtar Bubeyev, the

AFSA

02 April 2019 00:00

Astana Financial Services Authority and National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan signed an Assistance and Cooperation Agreement

The Astana Financial Services Authority (AFSA) has entered into the Agreement with the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan (NBRK) in relation to mutual co-operation. The Agreement will provide for formal cooperation arrangements, including

AFSA

19 February 2019 00:00

Astana Financial Services Authority and Banking Regulation and Supervision Agency of Turkey signed the Memorandum of Understanding

The Astana Financial Services Authority ( AFSA ) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding ( MoU ) with the Banking Regulation and Supervision Agency of Turkey ( BRSA ) in support of regulatory cooperation in banking industry. The signing ceremony

AFSA

01 February 2019 00:00

AFSA jointly with global regulators launches GFIN (Global Sandbox)

The Global Financial Innovation Network (GFIN) is a newly-formed alliance of 28 financial regulators and organisations including, Financial Conduct Authority of the UK, International Monetary Fund, World Bank Group and Astana Financial Services

AFSA

26 November 2018 00:00

AFSA has joined Group of Banking Supervisors from Central and Eastern Europe

The ceremony of joining the Group of Banking Supervisors from Central and Eastern Europe (BSCEE), a regional group of Basel Committee on Banking Supervision, took place on 26 November 2018 in Abu Dhabi on the margins of the International Conference on

AFSA

13 November 2018 00:00

Astana Financial Services Authority, Astana International Financial Centre Authority and Monetary Authority of Singapore sign Co-operation Agreement to enhance fintech innovations

Monetary Authority of Singapore ( MAS ), Astana Financial Services Authority ( AFSA ) and Astana International Financial Centre Authority ( AIFCA ) have signed a tripartite Cooperation Agreement to boost FinTech ties between Singapore and

AFSA

08 November 2018 00:00

AFSA and Bank of Lithuania sign Co-operation Agreement to promote innovation in financial services

The Astana Financial Services Authority ( AFSA ) has established cooperation with Bank of Lithuania.Agreement provides a framework for co-operation, information sharing and referrals in fintech innovations area between the AFSA and Bank of Lithuania.

AFSA

10 October 2018 00:00

The AIFC and the AFSA supported World Investor Week 2018 in Kazakhstan (watch video)

World Investor Week is a week-long, global campaign promoted by the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) to raise awareness on the importance of investor education and to highlight the various initiatives of securitiesregulators

AFSA

14 September 2018 00:00

AFSA and China Banking and Insurance Regulatory Commission sign Memorandum of Understanding to enhance cooperation in banking and insurance supervision

The Astana Financial Services Authority ( AFSA ) has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding ( MoU ) with the China Banking and Insurance Regulatory Commission ( CBIRC ). The signing ceremony was held during the official visit of CBIRC delegation to