Press releases

AIX

24 March 2022 14:15

Qatar Stock Exchange and Astana International Exchange agree on terms of cooperation

Astana International Exchange (AIX, the Exchange) and Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and agreed to establish cooperation in mutually beneficial areas. Under the agreement, both parties will facilitate information

AIFC Authority

24 March 2022 13:49

AIFC and the Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) have agreed to strengthen ties in the economic and financial sectors

Astana International Financial Center (AIFC) and Qatar Financial Center (QFC) have agreed to strengthen ties in the economic and financial sectors. The signing of the Agreement took place within the the state visit of the delegation of the Republic of

AIFC Green Finance Centre

18 March 2022 00:00

The AIFC Green Finance held the first online meeting of the Advisory Board of the GIP Regional Office in Central Asia

The AIFC Green Finance Centre (GFC) held the first online meeting of the Advisory Board of the Regional Office for Green Investment Principles (GIP) in Central Asia. The meeting was attended by members of the Advisory Council representing the region, as

AFSA

17 March 2022 11:29

Nurkhat Kushimov appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Astana Financial Services Authority

Upon the decision of the Board of Directors of the Astana Financial Services Authority (AFSA), Nurkhat Kushimov was appointed as the Chief Executive Officer of AFSA from 18 March 2022.Bubeev, who previously held this post, was elected a member of the

Academy of Law

17 March 2022 06:32

The AIFC Academy of Law organised 2-day seminar on Asset Tracing and Recovery

The AIFC Academy of Law, jointly with international partners organised training on Asset Tracing and Recovery for law enforcement and government officials of the Republic of Kazakhstan.The training course was aimed to deliver the fundamental aspects of

AFSA

16 March 2022 15:23

The number of financial firms authorised by the Astana Financial Services Authority doubled in 2021

23 companies received a licence from the Astana Financial Services Authority (AFSA) in 2021 to carry out financial activities, which is twice as many as in the previous year. Firms under AFSA s supervision help create jobs in the banking, investment and

Tech Hub

15 March 2022 12:58

Results of the First fintech accelerator for banks of Kazakhstan have been summаrized

In July 2021, the AIFC Tech Hub announced the launch of the First fintech Accelerator for banks in Kazakhstan jointly with the Internet Initiatives Development Fund (IIDF) and with the support of the main partner the Mastercard international payment

Tech Hub

14 March 2022 08:51

New technologies for business: AIFC Tech Hub held a webinar with international experts

The Affiliate Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) in Kazakhstan held a roundtable discussion Accelerating the Adoption of 4IR Technologies in SMEs in Kazakhstan: Challenges and the Way Forward .The experts talked about the current status

AIFC Authority

11 March 2022 18:22

Representatives of legal services providers registered in the AIFC will be able to join the AIFC Legal Services Board

Representatives of legal services providers registered in the AIFC will be able to join the AIFC Legal Services Board.It was announced during the Introductory Session on proposed regime for regulation of legal profession in the AIFC. The session was

AIFC Green Finance Centre

10 March 2022 07:28

AIFC Green Finance Centre summarised the results of 2021

The AIFC Green Finance Centre summed up the results of 2021 as a part of the 4th annual meeting of the AIFC Green Finance Advisory Council. The event, chaired by the Professor Alexander Van de Putte, was attended by permanent members of the Advisory

Tech Hub

09 March 2022 09:43

AIFC Tech Hub are pleased to invite everyone to take part a roundtable discussion «Accelerating the Adoption of 4IR Technologies in SMEs in Kazakhstan: Challenges and the Way Forward»

On March 10, a webinar round table will be held on Accelerating the Adoption of 4IR Technologies in SMEs in Kazakhstan: Challenges and the Way Forward . Speakers will be experts of the World Economic Forum (WEF), representatives of the Centres of the

AIX

04 March 2022 08:44

AIX Rings the Bell for Gender Equality

Astana International Exchange ("AIX", the "Exchange") has participated in the Ring the Bell for Gender Equality initiative - a partnership intended to spur women s participation in the global economy and promote sustainable development.On the eve of

Tech Hub

01 March 2022 06:20

WEF experts examined the impact of COVID-19 on technology adoption by small and medium-sized businesses

The consultant of the World Economic Forum's (WEF) in Kazakhstan, expert Tangul Abdrazakova, prepared a report The impact of COVID-19 on technology adoption in small and medium-sized enterprises: implications and prospects , published in December 2021.

AIFC Green Finance Centre

22 February 2022 13:54

The AIFC Green Finance Centre will be able to provide an external review for the London Stock Exchange Sustainable Bond market bonds

AIFC Green Finance Centre (AIFC GFC) is recognized by London Stock Exchange (LSE) to provide external review for bonds traded under the Sustainable Bond Market (SBM) label. The Centre meets all the necessary criteria of the LSE, including the Centre

AFSA

22 February 2022 13:02

The AFSA adopts a Supervisory Policy Statement outlining a new approach to Branch Supervision

As expressed in the Supervisory Policy Statement on Branch Supervision, supervisory approach applied towards AIFC participants (whether it is a bank, an insurer, or an investment firm) operating as branches in the AIFC implies that the following general