Press releases

AIFC Green Finance Centre

31 May 2024 00:00

AIFC report “State of Sustainable Finance in Central Asia” has been launched in Bishkek

AIFC Green Finance Centre as a GIP Regional Office in Central Asia together with Chengdu Municipal People s Government and the Ministry of Economy and Commerce of the Kyrgyz Republic co-hosted Belt Road Investment Partnership: Enhance the Financial and

AIFC Authority

30 May 2024 15:58

Astana retains its position in the top 3 of smart cities ranking for Eastern Europe and Central Asia

According to the updated ninth edition of the Smart Centres Index (SCI 9), published by independent experts at Z/Yen, the Astana city took 3rd place in the Eastern Europe and Central Asia region. In the overall ranking, Astana was 49th out of 79

AIFC Authority

28 May 2024 12:41

AIFC invites investors from the UAE to Kazakhstan

Representatives of more than 100 companies took part in the AIFC Connect event in DubaiOn May 28, representatives of the Astana International Financial Centre, as part of the AIFC Connect: UAE 2024 event, informed Dubai businessmen about the investment

AFSA

27 May 2024 07:18

"Astana Exchange" falsely claims to be registered and licenced at AIFC

Комитет МФЦА по регулированию финансовых услуг (AFSA) предупреждает общественность о том, что компания, называющая себя Astana Exchange и

AIFC Court

27 May 2024 00:00

The AIFC Court and International Arbitration Centre (IAC) launched ‘AIFC Court & IAC Beijing’ at new world-class premises in Beijing, China

On 27 May 2024, the AIFC Court and International Arbitration Centre (IAC) launched AIFC Court IAC Beijing at new world-class premises in Beijing, China. Since the AIFC Court and IAC commenced operations on 1 January 2018, more than 2,600 cases have been

AFSA

17 May 2024 08:51

The Astana Financial Services Authority (AFSA) and the National Digital Assets Commission of El Salvador (CNAD) in agreement to enhance cooperation

The Astana Financial Services Authority (AFSA) and the National Digital Assets Commission of El Salvador (CNAD) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in May 2024, aimed at enhancing cooperation, mutual assistance, and the facilitation of information

AIFC Authority

13 May 2024 08:07

How the transport and logistics industry in Kazakhstan is progressing: insights from the AIFC report

The AIFC has released an analytical report on Kazakhstan's transport and logistics industry, indicating anticipated growth in investment and trade turnover driven by key players of the Eurasian continent such as the EU, China, India and Central Asia.

AIFC Authority

02 May 2024 14:35

Head of State received Governor of the Astana International Financial Centre Renat Bekturov

The President received a comprehensive briefing on the performance of the AIFC for 2023 and the first quarter of the current year, as well as the plans for the development of the centre.According to Renat Bekturov, since its establishment, the

AIFC Authority

02 May 2024 12:33

AIFC Green Finance Centre and Unibank signed an agreement to facilitate the issuance of debut green bonds on the Baku Stock Exchange

The AIFC Green Finance Centre (GFC) and Joint-Stock Company "Commercial Bank Unibank" (the Bank) signed an agreement to facilitate the issuance of debut green bonds on the Baku Stock Exchange, with the GFC providing support to the Bank as a verifier. The

AFSA

29 April 2024 15:08

AFSA provides prudential reliefs for authorised firms managing Collective Investment Scheme

AFSA announces prudential relief measures for firms authorised to carry out the regulated activity of Managing a Collective Investment Scheme in respect of Exempt Funds[1]. The respective class modification took effect on 24 April 2024 and may be found

AIFC Authority

25 April 2024 10:32

The international company Amicorp has opened an office in Kazakhstan within the jurisdiction of the AIFC

Amicorp Group has opened an office in the Astana International Financial Centre ("AIFC"), marking the first global company within the centre's jurisdiction to offer fund administration services. Amicorp is recognised as a global financial services

AIX

24 April 2024 12:16

Astana International Exchange (AIX) joins the Tabadul Hub, allowing for bilateral cross-Exchange trading between AIX and Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX)

Astana International Exchange (AIX) has officially joined the Tabadul Digital Exchange Hub established by the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX), allowing for bilateral cross-Exchange trading between the two entities. This collaboration enhances

AFSA

19 April 2024 07:37

AFSA invites to its Regulatory Townhall

The Astana Financial Services Authority (AFSA) is delighted to invite you to join the Regulatory Townhall meeting, to be held on 25 April 2024 at 11:00 Astana time via Zoom. This Regulatory Townhall would be dedicated to the discussion of the practical

AFSA

18 April 2024 08:22

AFSA issues Consultation Paper on proposals to Derivatives Framework, Enabling Margin Trading, Short Selling and High Frequency Trading

The Astana Financial Services Authority (AFSA) has issued the Consultation Paper on proposals to Derivatives Framework, Enabling Margin Trading, Short Selling and High Frequency Trading to seek public s opinion and market interest in these framework and

AIFC Green Finance Centre

16 April 2024 12:32

With the support of the AIFC Green Finance Centre, Development Bank of Kazakhstan JSC issued debut Sustainability Eurobonds in Europe

Development Bank of Kazakhstan JSC (hereinafter referred to as the Bank, the DBK) has successfully executed its inaugural issuance of sustainability Eurobonds, raising 100 billion tenge with a three-year maturity, on the Vienna MTF platform.This