Press releases

AIFC Green Finance Centre

26 June 2023 00:00

Dos-Kredobank has issued debut green bonds in Kyrgyzstan with the full support of the AIFC Green Finance Centre

On June 21, Bishkek hosted the official presentation of the debut green bonds of Dos-Kredobank, registered on June 2 by the State Service for Regulation and Supervision of the Financial Market of the Kyrgyz Republic. The issue volume amounted to 85

AIX

19 June 2023 08:51

AIX joins Swift’s secure cloud-based solution

Astana International Exchange ( AIX , Exchange ) is pleased to announce that it has gained access to Swift using Alliance Cloud, on Amazon Web Services (AWS) Cloud. Alliance Cloud is Swift s secure cloud-based solution, which allows seamless integration

AFSA

15 June 2023 06:19

AFSA has released its Policy Statement on its Approach to Banks and Start-Up Banks

The Astana Financial Services Authority (AFSA) has released its Policy Statement on AFSA s approach to Banks and start-up Banks (Policy Statement). This statement clarifies the approach of AFSA to entities applying for authorisation to become a bank in

AFSA

14 June 2023 15:06

Registrar of Companies suspends the activity of the Representative Office of HITBEAT MUSIC INC. in the AIFC

The Registrar of Companies has suspended the activity of the Representative Office of HITBEAT MUSIC INC., which was registered in the AIFC as a Recognised Company (the Recognised Company ) on 4 October 2021.The suspension is made because the Registrar

AIFC Green Finance Centre

14 June 2023 13:49

Mandatory ESG reporting in banking sector of Kazakhstan to be introduced in 2024

As part of the green growth track during Astana Finance Days, a panel discussion "The Future of ESG Reporting" was held on June 7, 2023, assisted by the regional office of the Green Investment Principles for BRI (GIP), of the latest trends in key

AIFC Green Finance Centre

13 June 2023 00:00

Solva is the first among microfinance organizations in the country to issue debut gender bonds with the assistance of the AIFC

MFO Onlinekazfinance JSC (Solva), with the assistance of the AIFC Green Finance Centre (hereinafter - GFC), made the debut placement of gender bonds in the amount of 6.3 billion tenge on the KASE site with a yield to maturity of 21.5% per annum and a

AIX

08 June 2023 14:47

AIX and Bitfinex Securities agree on terms of cooperation

Astana International Exchange ( AIX , Exchange ) and Bitfinex Securities signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and agreed to establish cooperation in mutually beneficial areas.Bitfinex Securities is a platform for the listing and trading of

AFSA

08 June 2023 09:17

Astana Finance Days holds session “The Results of the Pilot Project on Interaction between Banks of Kazakhstan and Crypto Exchanges registered in the AIFC”

The Astana Financial Services Authority (AFSA) has hosted a panel session The Results of the Pilot Project on Interaction between Banks of Kazakhstan and Crypto Exchanges registered in the AIFC. Participants of the pilot project on interaction between

AIFC Court

07 June 2023 14:55

More than 2,100 cases resolved and enforced by the AIFC Court and IAC

The AIFC Court and International Arbitration Centre (IAC) continue to go from strength to strength and are now firmly recognised by their users as being the number one choice in Eurasia for international commercial dispute resolution that is independent,

AIFC Authority

07 June 2023 14:38

The Astana Finance Days annual conference was held at the Astana International Financial Centre

On June 7, the Astana International Financial Centre (hereinafter - AIFC) hosted the "Astana Finance Days: At the Forefront of Finance" conference. This event, which has become an annual tradition for over 5 years, serves as the primary platform for

AFSA

07 June 2023 14:22

Astana Finance Days holds session “Investing in Emerging Markets – Opportunities Created in the AIFC for Asset Management”

The Astana Financial Services Authority (AFSA) with AIFC Business Development Team have hosted a panel session Investing in Emerging Markets Opportunities Created in the AIFC for Asset Management during the Astana Finance Days 2023. The session involved

AFSA

07 June 2023 14:04

AFSA and Securities and Commodities Authority of UAE enters agreement to cooperate in capital markets

The Astana Financial Services Authority (AFSA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The purpose of the MoU is to enhance mutual cooperation and exchange of

AIFC Authority

07 June 2023 05:31

Capital hosts Astana Finance Days 2023 – a major event of the year in the world of finance

On June 7th, the Astana Finance Days (AFD) conference, an annual event, takes place at the Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC). Since 2018, this conference has been the primary platform for networking and addressing current issues, trends, and

AFSA

07 June 2023 00:00

Astana Finance Days holds panel session “Future of Crypto Regulation: Discussion with Experts Representing Academia and Industry”

The Astana Financial Services Authority (AFSA) has hosted a session Future of Crypto Regulation: Discussion with Experts Representing Academia and Industry. The panel session included Professor in Banking and Finance Law of Queen Mary University of

AFSA

07 June 2023 00:00

Astana Finance Days hosts panel session “The Impact of Economic Sanctions on Financial Centres and the Role of Financial Regulators in Preventing Financial Crime”

The Astana Financial Services Authority has hosted a panel session The Impact of Economic Sanctions on Financial Centres and the Role of Financial Regulators in Preventing Financial Crime. The session involved Deputy CEO and Chief Regulatory Officer of