Press releases

AIFC Expat Centre

30 October 2023 11:17

Handy Guide for legal entities registered in the AIFC on obtaining visa for foreign employees

The Guide contains detailed information and sequence of steps required for legal entities registered in the AIFC participants on obtaining visa for foreign employees.Please follow the link to download the Guide for legal entities registered in the AIFC

AFSA

30 October 2023 07:18

AFSA and State Revenue Committee of Ministry of Finance of Kazakhstan adopt Guidance on Substantial Presence Rules

AFSA jointly with the State Revenue Committee of the Ministry of Finance of Kazakhstan has developed and endorsed the Guidance on the Rules on the substantial presence of the AIFC participants applying tax exemptions for the payment of corporate income

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 Green Finance Centre

24 October 2023 00:00

ESG risk integration in banks and sustainability disclosures in financial institutions were discussed at the workshop organised by AIFC Green Finance Centre

On October 24, 2023, Regional office of Green Investment Principles (GIP) for Central Asia (AIFC Green Finance Centre), AIFC Authority and Eurasian Development Bank co-hosted the ESG risk integration and sustainability disclosure in banks workshop for

AFSA

16 October 2023 06:54

AFSA changes its approach to digital asset admission

AFSA has waived the requirement for cryptoexchanges and other providers licensed to operate in AFSA s Fintech Lab to seek an approval from AFSA to admit Digital Assets that are provided within a Green List to trading on their trading platforms. AFSA has

AFSA

12 October 2023 11:24

The volume of Assets under Advisory at AIFC has grown over five-fold compared to last year

In the first half of 2023 the number of fund managers at AIFC has grown to 30 (up from 25 in first half of 2022), with AIFC continuing to be the jurisdiction of choice for large firms. The dynamics of growth of fund management companies is the best

AFSA

06 October 2023 11:45

AFSA issues two Consultation Papers to seek suggestions from the market

The Astana Financial Services Authority (AFSA) has issued two Consultation Papers to seek suggestions from the market on the proposed: Rules and mechanisms of cooperation of Unbacked Digital Asset Exchanges and/or the Centre Participants authorised to

AFSA

06 October 2023 08:04

The Astana Financial Services Authority (AFSA) has issued the Perimeter Guidance

The Guidance clarifies principles and framework under which authorisation to perform the activities that are regulated under the AIFC Financial Services Framework Regulations are required. The Guidance may be of interest to potential applicants for a

AFSA

04 October 2023 11:45

Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance names AFSA staff’s capstone project one of best examples in its FinTech and Regulatory Innovation programme

AFSA staff s capstone project on Digital Asset Service Providers (DASP) has been named one of the best examples in an executive education programme by Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance and Cambridge Judge Business School. Almas Serikuly, Gauhar

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

AFSA

28 September 2023 07:46

2023 IOSCO World Investor Week to focus on Investor Resilience, Crypto Assets, and Sustainable Finance

The International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) will celebrate its seventh annual World Investor Week (WIW), from 2 to 8 October 2023. This year, the WIW campaign will focus on three main themes: Investor Resilience, Crypto Assets, and

AIFC Authority

20 September 2023 08:51

Astana International Financial Centre and Kigali International Financial Centre sign a MoU, marking the beginning of a new financial partnership between Rwanda and Kazakhstan

The MoU was signed by Nick Barigye, CEO of Rwanda Finance Limited (RFL), and Temirlan Mukhanbetzhanov, Acting Chairman of the Board of AIFC Authority.The MoU establishes a formal framework for cooperation and assistance between KIFC and AIFC.The MoU

AFSA

20 September 2023 08:48

AIFC and Kyrgyzstan agree to boost cooperation in capital markets to pave the way for cross-border transactions in capital markets

The Astana Financial Services Authority (AFSA) and the Kyrgyz Republic s Service for Regulation and Supervision of the Financial Market under the Ministry of Economy and Commerce have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).The MoU between the