Press releases

AIFC Authority

26 February 2018 00:00

A regular meeting of the Legal Advisory Council was held in London

A regular meeting of the AIFC Legal Advisory Council was held on 20th March at Baker McKenzie office in London. Introductory remarks were given by Kairat Kelimbetov, Governor of the AIFC. The meeting of the Legal Advisory Council was hosted by Roy

AIFC Authority

19 February 2018 00:00

The AIFC Management Council has appointed Lady Barbara Judge CBE as Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Astana Financial Services Authority

The Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC) Management Council has appointed Lady Barbara Judge CBE as Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Astana Financial Services Authority (AFSA). Lady Judge, a commercial lawyer, has a broad and successful

AIFC Authority

14 February 2018 00:00

The world’s top-10 start-ups will participate in Fintech Stars, the international accelerator programme launched by the AIFC

The world s top-10 start-ups will participate in Fintech Stars, the international accelerator programme launched by the AIFC in cooperation with Seedstars and MOST Business Incubator. Assel Zhiyenbayeva, Chief Digital Officer of AIFC Authority JSC noted

AIFC Authority

26 January 2018 00:00

Astana International Financial Centre in cooperation with Thomson Reuters hosted the panel discussion within the framework of World Economic Forum

The delegation of the Astana International Financial Centre (hereinafter - AIFC), led by the Governor of the AIFC Mr Kairat Kelimbetov, participates in the World Economic Forum (WEF). Within the framework of the forum, the AIFC in cooperation with

AIFC Authority

25 January 2018 00:00

Astana International Financial Centre and the Waves Platform signed a memorandum of cooperation

Within the framework of the World Economic Forum in Davos (Switzerland), Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC) and the Waves Platform signed a memorandum on cooperation and strategic partnership. The purpose of the partnership is the creation of

AIFC Authority

24 January 2018 00:00

The Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Astana International Exchange (AIX) and Euroclear Bank agreed on cooperation

The Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan, AIX and Euroclear Bank have signed a Memorandum to cooperate in the development of a new international link for Kazakhstan. The Memorandum signifies an intention to work in partnership to support the

AIFC Authority

18 January 2018 00:00

Astana International Financial Centre, Bloomberg L.P. and Atameken Business Channel agreed on cooperation

Astana International Financial Centre (hereinafter AIFC), Bloomberg L.P. and Atameken Business Channel signed an agreement on cooperation and media support of investment opportunities in the Republic of Kazakhstan, development of AIFC, green finance,

AIFC Authority

15 December 2017 00:00

AIFC will provide start-ups with free licensed Microsoft software

The Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC) will cooperate with Microsoft BizSpark international programme for the development of fintech ecosystem and support of innovative start-up projects in Kazakhstan. Start-ups get free licensed Microsoft

AIFC Authority

12 December 2017 00:00

AIFC will cooperate with Amazon Web Services in the development of the financial technologies

The Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC) will cooperate with Amazon Web Services (AWS) within the framework of the development of the Fintech ecosystem and the maintenance of innovative start-up projects in Kazakhstan. All start-up projects

AIFC Authority

11 December 2017 00:00

Nasdaq has become a strategic partner of the AIX

Executive Vice President of Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE) Mr. Liu Shaotong and Vice Chairman of Nasdaq Meyer (Sandy) Frucher arrived at Astana in order to meet AIFC representatives and participate at the Kazakhstan Global Investment Roundtable event.

AIFC Authority

06 December 2017 00:00

KEYNOTE SPEECH at «Kazakhstan Global Investment Roundtable»

Dear Ladies and Gentlemen, I welcome you at the first international round table dedicated to the issues of investing into Kazakhstan s economy. We are grateful that representatives of more than 100 international companies, financial organizations,

AIFC Authority

04 December 2017 00:00

AIFC and representatives of large Russian business discussed issues of mutual beneficial cooperation

Today the Governor of the Astana International Financial Centre (hereinafter AIFC) Kairat Kelimbetov met with representatives of the state and business circles of the Russian Federation. The meeting was held with the participation of Ambassador

AIFC Authority

27 November 2017 00:00

Public Discussion on Astana Financial Services Legislation Framework

The Astana Financial Services Authority (AFSA) held the 2nd public discussion about the Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC) Legislation on 24 November 2017. The discussion was attended by Kazakhstan and international brokerage companies, banks,

AIFC Authority

24 November 2017 00:00

Astana International Financial Centre was presented to the representatives of state and business circles of Malaysia

The delegation of the Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC), led by the Governor Kairat Kelimbetov, presented the AIFC to representatives of state and business circles of Malaysia. During the visit, the AIFC Governor also participated in the XIII

AIFC Authority

17 November 2017 00:00

Three Kazakhstan start-ups participated in the Fintech Festival-2017 in Singapore with the support of the AIFC

Three Kazakhstani start-ups participated in the annual financial technology festival Fintech Festival-2017 in Singapore with the support of the Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC). Kazakhstani developers demonstrated their projects to the