Press releases

AFSA

01 July 2020 06:51

AFSA has eased requirements relating to Representative offices in AIFC

Astana Financial Services Authority (AFSA) has simplified supervisory requirements for Authorised Firms carrying on Regulated Activity of Operating a Representative Office.The liberalisation of the supervisory measures for the Representative Office

AFSA

30 June 2020 09:01

AFSA approved Guide on the Authorisation process and Fund Management Guide

Astana Financial Services Authority (AFSA) has adopted a Guide on Authorisation process and a Guide on setting up an investment fund in the AIFC. Both documents were developed to enhance understanding of applicants on the matters AFSA takes into

Tech Hub

30 June 2020 00:00

Experts discussed venture capital ecosystem in CIS during Astana Finance Days

The representatives of leading venture funds, associations and investors from Kazakhstan, Central Asian countries and Russia discussed the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the venture capital market and prospects for its further growth.The startup

AFSA

29 June 2020 12:36

AFSA approved the requirements to the AML training courses for the relevant persons and recognised AML training centres

Astana Financial Services Authority (AFSA) has established minimum threshold requirements concerning anti-money laundering (AML) trainings undertaken by relevant AIFC participants. AFSA considers the trainings as important tools for building necessary

AIX

29 June 2020 12:06

ITI Capital has become a trading member of AIX

Astana International Exchange ( AIX , Exchange ) is pleased to announce that UK-based international financial services company ITI Capital has become a trading member of AIX.ITI Capital was founded in 1994 and specializes in financial technology

AIFC Authority

29 June 2020 08:06

The Astana Finance days 2020 conference will held from June 28 to July 3. AFD is taking place fully online.

The Astana Finance days 2020 conference held from June 28 to July 3 is taking place fully online. The central topic of discussion of the conference is Markets in a disrupted world and the impact of the pandemic on the global economy. Kazakh and

Academy of Law

27 June 2020 13:31

AIFC Legal Talks on “Maritime and Transportation Law”, AIFC Law Conference 2020

We are delighted to invite you to AIFC Legal Talks on Maritime and Transportation Law of the AIFC Law Conference 2020.Being the natural transit point between Europe and Asia, Kazakhstan has a lot of potential in the field of transportation. Apart from

Academy of Law

27 June 2020 13:29

Legal dialogues “Legal Tech, start-ups and entrepreneurship”, AIFC Law Conference 2020

We are delighted to invite you to our Master Class on Legal Tech, start-ups and entrepreneurship by Victor Orlovski, Managing Partner at FortRoss Ventures.In 2016, Victor moved to California, where he founded the Fort Ross Ventures venture fund, which

Academy of Law

27 June 2020 13:27

Panel session "The Future of Law", AIFC Law Conference 2020

We are pleased to invite you to our third panel session on Future of Law of the AIFC Law Conference 2020.AIFC is a pioneer in the development of a LawTech ecosystem to integrate law andtechnology in order to enhance access to justice. International

Academy of Law

27 June 2020 13:23

Panel session "Future of Legal Education", AIFC Law Conference 2020

We are pleased to invite you to our second panel session on Future of Legal Education of the AIFC Law Conference 2020.The globalization of the legal practice industry requires a reexamination of traditional legal education models. New technologies and

Academy of Law

27 June 2020 13:22

Opening of the AIFC Law Conference 2020: "How to Benefit the AIFC Law in this Challenging Time"

Welcome to the AIFC. We are delighted to announce that 30 of June 2020, we start with opening of the the AIFC Law Conference 2020 by Kairat Kelimbetov, Governor of the AIFC.First panel session will be on How to Benefit the AIFC Law in this Challenging

AIFC Green Finance Centre

22 June 2020 07:08

AIFC Green Finance Centre и Ernst & Young Advisory sign MoU for collaboration in the field of sustainable finance

The AIFC Green Finance Centre (AIFC GFC) and EY company (former Ernst Young) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on cooperation and exchange of expertise in the field of sustainable and green financing, including issuance of green and social bonds

AFSA

19 June 2020 12:43

Astana Financial Services Authority introduces simplified authorisation procedures for certain regulated activities

Astana Financial Services Authority (AFSA) has simplified procedures for obtaining a licence for certain types of regulated activities. This reflects AFSA s general approach to constantly evolve regulatory environment towards business-friendly principles

Academy of Law

18 June 2020 14:37

We are delighted to announce, that from 30th of June to 2nd of July 2020, we are hosting the AIFC Law Conference 2020 (“Conference”) online

We are delighted to announce, that from 30th of June to 2nd of July 2020, we are hosting the AIFC Law Conference 2020 ( Conference ) online. The AIFC Law Conference will be hosted under the umbrella of the Astana Finance Days. The annual conference has

Academy of Law

17 June 2020 10:18

The AIFC Academy of Law is pleased to invite you to the webinar on “Legal progression of Technology Law in Central Asia” by Dr. Ammar Younas

The AIFC Academy of Law is pleased to invite you to the webinar on Legal progression of Technology Law in Central Asia by Dr. Ammar Younas.Participation to the webinar is free of charge upon registration.Date and time: Friday, June 19 at 15-00 (NS