Press releases
Press releases
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
AIX
16 January 2023 00:00
Assel Mukazhanova appointed as Acting Chief Executive Officer of the AIX
Astana International Exchange ( AIX , Exchange ) is pleased to announce that Assel Mukazhanova was appointed as Acting Chief Executive Officer of the AIX from 16 January, 2023. Previous CEO of the AIX, Renat Bekturov, was appointed as the Governor of the
AIX
11 January 2023 10:00
AIX Presents its Results for 2022
Astana International Exchange ("AIX", "Exchange") is pleased to present its results for 2022.Since the very beginning of 2022, the global markets faced a very turbulent year with multiple challenges and increased risks, which influenced the economy of
AFSA
06 January 2023 00:00
AFSA continues its work on amending the legal framework to achieve greater adherence to international standards and efficiency
Starting January 1, 2023, two framework amendments commenced in the AIFC:AML/CTF Framework Amendmentsfees Framework Amendments.All relevant AIFC participants shall get familiar with the amended frameworks. All respective proposals were
AIFC Green Finance Centre
27 December 2022 00:00
ESG Club is a leading platform for sustainable development
Under the chairmanship of Aidar Kazybayev, Chairman of the National ESG Club, the fourth meeting of the Club was held, which was attended by representatives of all 40 companies that are current members of the ESG Club, as well as representatives of 18
Tech Hub
27 December 2022 00:00
The AIFC Tech Hub was a partner of the Business Leadership Marathon as part of the She's Next. Empowered by Visa global initiative
A solemn ceremony to announce the three winners of the Business Leadership marathon in support of female entrepreneurs has taken place as part of the second wave of the global initiative She s Next. Empowered by Visa in Central Asia, which belongs to the
AIFC Green Finance Centre
23 December 2022 00:00
AIFC Green Finance Centre held series of webinars "Current issues of the ESG Agenda in 2022"
The AIFC Green Finance Centre (hereinafter - GFC) organised series of practical webinars "Current issues of the ESG Agenda in 2022" within the framework of the event, two sessions took place on the topics of "Basics of sustainable financing, investments
AIFC Authority
21 December 2022 00:00
The delegation of the Supreme Audit Chamber got acquainted with with the activities of the AIFC
The delegation of the Supreme Audit Chamber of the Republic of Kazakhstan (SAC), headed by Chairman Natalia Godunova, visited the Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC), where the activities of the AIFC Bodies and their Organisations the Astana
AIFC Authority
15 December 2022 06:51
The advantages of the AIFC were presented to the German business community
A business lunch on the topic Opportunities for growth in Kazakhstan was held in Frankfurt with the participation of Deputy Prime Minister - Minister of Foreign Affairs Mukhtar Tleuberdi, Governor of the Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC,
AIFC Green Finance Centre
13 December 2022 07:33
Digitalization of financial technologies - new challenges and opportunities
As part of the Bishkek Investment Summit (December 8-9, 2022), the Astana International Financial Centre organized a panel discussion Digitalization of the financial sector and development of financial technologies . The session was moderated by the СEO