Press releases

AIFC Authority

02 February 2024 00:00

Representatives of more than 70 companies participated in the AIFC event for investors in London

On February 2, the Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC), with the support of the Embassy of Kazakhstan in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, hosted the event AIFC Connect: London 2024 . The gathering brought together

AIFC Authority

17 January 2024 14:31

SK-Pharmaceuticals LLP and AIFC agreed on cooperation

Attracting investments is one of the priorities in the activities of the Unified Distributor. Today, there is increased interest in the domestic pharmaceutical market from international investors, who are looking for new opportunities in emerging

AIFC Authority

26 December 2023 11:30

Astana International Financial Centre has unveiled its achievements for the year 2023

Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC) presented the results of its activities for 2023. The AIFC maintained its prominent position in the Central Asia and Eastern Europe region (according to the Global Financial Centres Index rating), confirming

AIFC Authority

11 December 2023 14:23

The volume of mergers and acquisitions in Kazakhstan over the past decade amounted to about 45 billion USD

The volume of M A transactions (mergers and acquisitions) over the past 10 years has reached approximately 45 billion USD. This information was disclosed at the Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC) during the presentation of a comprehensive

AIFC Authority

11 December 2023 09:00

Common language for transition finance: сhallenges and opportunities for Central Asia are discussed on the sidelines of COP28

On the sidelines of COP 28 transition finance seminar took place on December 4 at the Central Asian pavilion. The event highlights include the launch of the transition finance framework for developing countries, panel discussion on transition finance for

AIFC Authority

05 December 2023 11:50

Green Finance in Focus: How Kazakhstan is Advancing Towards a Sustainable Energy Transition

On November 30, the 28th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28) commenced in Dubai, uniting 140 Heads of State and Government along with more than 70,000 delegates. During the conference, heads of state and

AIFC Authority

30 November 2023 00:00

Sustainability-Linked Bonds: A Promising Tool for Financing ESG Transformation

Despite the rapid growth of green and sustainable finance markets in recent years, efforts to support climate finance have largely focused on pure green and near- pure green activities, while support for the broader range of investments needed across the

AIFC Authority

20 November 2023 14:42

Green finance market in Kazakhstan

The purpose of this analytical report is to examine and analyse the green finance market in Kazakhstan in order to inform the private sector, government agencies, and the general public on the market s status, trends, and structure, as well as the

AIFC Authority

13 November 2023 13:04

Survey aimed at assessing market demand among retail and corporate clients for Islamic financial products in the Republic of Kazakhstan

The Astana International Financial Centre Authority with the support of the Islamic Development Bank is conducting this survey aimed at assessing market demand among retail and corporate clients for Islamic financial products in the Republic of

AIFC Authority

10 November 2023 08:11

Around 50 Singaporean companies participated at AIFC Connect: Singapore 2023 event

The Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC) with the support of the Kazakh Embassy in Singapore hosted AIFC Connect: Singapore 2023 event, where international investors and financial experts gathered to exchange their perspectives on the business

AIFC Authority

09 November 2023 09:48

Astana has been awarded the status of the financial centre of the Turkic world

During the 10th Summit of the Organisation of Turkic States (OTS), President of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, announced that the OTS member countries had supported the initiative to designate Astana as the financial centre of the Turkic world. When

AIFC Authority

26 October 2023 00:00

Astana has solidified its leading position in the Eastern Europe and Central Asia region in the GGFI 12 ranking

In the recently published Global Green Finance Index 12 (GGFI 12) Astana maintained its leadership in the Eastern Europe and Central Asia region. Istanbul secured the second position, trailing Astana by 22 points in the overall ranking. GGFI 12 relies on

AIFC Authority

30 September 2023 00:00

Renewables in Kazakhstan: Current State, Potential and Financing Mechanisms

The primary objective of this report is to inform the general public about the importance of transitioning to clean energy and the state of the renewable energy industry in the country. Additionally, it aims to provide potential investors with insights

AIFC Authority

29 September 2023 14:16

AIFC invites Berlin Global Dialogue participants to collaborate on investment projects addressing demand for critical raw materials

On September 29 of this year, Mr. Renat Bekturov, the Governor of the Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC), participated in the international forum Berlin Global Dialogue. This forum, convening business and political leaders is dedicated to

AIFC Authority

28 September 2023 12:57

Astana International Financial Centre improves its position in GFCI 34

In the updated ranking of global financial centres by independent experts at Z/Yen, the AIFC has significantly improved its position, now standing at 60th place worldwide. Notably, out of the 16 financial centres in the Eastern Europe and Central Asia