Press releases

AIX

30 March 2020 00:00

Update on Astana International Exchange Operations

From March 30 to April 5, Astana International Exchange (AIX, Exchange) will continue to operate within normal trading hours. As reported earlier, AIX took a number of measures in order to minimize the risks to the health of our Exchange employees while

AIX

20 March 2020 07:19

The first RMB-denominated bond in Kazakhstan listed on AIX Belt and Road Market

Astana International Exchange ( AIX , Exchange ) is pleased to announce that the first RMB (Chinese Yuan) Bond, or Falcon Bond , of the China Construction Bank Corporation Astana Branch (CCB Astana Branch), has been listed on AIX and the Hong Kong

Academy of Law

18 March 2020 08:21

AIFC Academy of Law announcement regarding the Coronavirus Disease

AIFC Academy of Law is carefully monitoring the ongoing Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak. As the problem with the Coronavirus is getting more serious each day, our highest priority remains the health, safety, and well-being of the AIFC

AIX

16 March 2020 10:16

Update on Astana International Exchange Operations

Astana International Exchange (AIX, Exchange) confirms that the Exchange continues to operate as normal, providing trading in securities from Monday to Friday during regular trading hours. Ten days ago, AIX took a number of measures in order to minimize

AIFC Authority

16 March 2020 09:00

AIFC Authority and Bodies switch to distance working routine

In order to counter the spread of coronavirus, by the Decree of the Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev a state of emergency has been declared in Kazakhstan. It will last until 07:00 on April 15, 2020. A quarantine was announced in the city of Nur

AIFC Green Finance Centre

13 March 2020 13:16

AIFC GFC presented EBRD achievements for the second half of 2019

AIFC Green Finance Centre (GFC) met its strategic partner EBRD during the visit to AIFC. GFC s Chief Executive Officer Assel Nurakhmetova presented Centre s achievements for the second half of 2019 to the EBRD President Sir Suma Chakrabarti and the Vice

AIFC Green Finance Centre

12 March 2020 00:00

AIFC GFC participated in the first meeting of the working group on the preparation of opinions on the draft of the Environmental Code of Kazakhstan

On March 12, 2020, the Majilis of the Parliament of Kazakhstan hosted the first meeting of the Working group on the preparation of opinions regarding the draft Environmental Code and Law on amendments to some legislative acts on environmental issues,

AIX

10 March 2020 08:31

First Islamic bonds have been listed on AIX

Astana International Exchange ( AIX , Exchange ) is pleased to announce the first cross listing at AIX of Sukuk issued by Qatar International Islamic Bank (QIIB) with primary listing on the London Stock Exchange (LSE). This QIIB debt is a Shari

AIX

06 March 2020 09:38

Kazatomprom held an Investor Day at AIX

The management of NAC Kazatomprom JSC (Kazatomprom) held an Investor Day on 6 March 2020 and presented 2019 full year operating and financial results to local investors at Astana International Exchange (AIX, Exchange). The event brought together

AIFC Authority

03 March 2020 14:22

Al Rayan Investment LLC (a wholly owned subsidiary of Masraf Al Rayan QPSC) is working on a process to establish a fully-fledged and digital bank in the Astana International Financial Centre

Al Rayan Bank, which has previously received the certificate of incorporation is initiating the process of establishing Al Rayan Bank in AIFC. Al Rayan Bank is a wholly owned subsidiary of Al Rayan Investment. The bank intends to be the first

AFSA

02 March 2020 00:00

AFSA Note on Recognized Non-AIFC Members

Note on Recognized Non-AIFC Members

AIFC Authority

27 February 2020 07:38

Heads of AIFC and IMEMO RAS discussed issues of cooperation

The Governor of the Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC) Kairat Kelimbetov met with the director of the Primakov National Research Institute of World Economy and International Relations of the Russian Academy of Sciences (IMEMO RAS) Feodor

AFSA

24 February 2020 00:00

AFSA holds a training session for law and consulting firms

24 February 2020 - Astana Financial Services Authority has hosted its first outreach session for regulated ancillary service provider (ASP) firms. Training session for law and consulting firms about registration and authorisation processes was attended

AIFC Green Finance Centre

21 February 2020 15:39

AIFC to discuss issues on taxonomy of green projects for Kazakhstan

A round table discussion on the development of the Green Taxonomy and bills for the development of green finance in Kazakhstan was held at the site of the Center for Green Finance of the Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC).The development of

AFSA

21 February 2020 14:27

Briefing Note on Transfer of Incorporation under AIFC Acts

In light of recent case of redomiciliation of firms from foreign jurisdictions to the Astana International Financial Centre the AFSA publishes a Briefing Note, prepared by law firm Kinstellar "Transfer of Incorporation under the AIFC acts: practical